Plastic surgery procedures have become very common as a way for people to feel better about their appearance. These procedures have a high degree of safety, and many can be done with a short recovery time. Here are just a few of the most common plastic surgery procedures that are done today.
1. Botox Injection
Botulinum toxin A was developed for use in treating optic muscles, but its other applications were soon recognized. Today, millions of women—and men—use Botox injections to help fill out lines and wrinkles in the forehead and around the eyes. The skin is treated when the muscles contract to reduce the depressions in the skin. Injections are done using a local anesthetic, and recovery is usually immediate.
2. Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is the “boob job” that is often referred to in movies and on TV. In this procedure, an incision is made usually in the fold of the breast, and an implant of usually silicone or a saline solution is inserted under the skin or under the muscle. Women often request this procedure when they feel they do not have enough breast tissue to be satisfied with their figure. Breast augmentation is generally a safe procedure, but requires some recovery time to allow incisions to heal and swelling to abate.
3. Eyelid Surgery
Blepharoplasty, also called eyelid surgery, is a popular procedure that corrects the sagging and drooping of the eyelids that often occur with age. Surgery can also be done on the lower eyelids to reduce the look of bags under the eyes. The loss of tissue flexibility can negatively impact the appearance and can cause problems with vision. During a blepharoplasty, the surgeon makes an incision at the corner of the eye, and then removes the excess tissue. He or she may also tighten muscles around the eye at this time. After surgery, the patient may experience some bruising and swelling around the eyes. Recovery generally takes a week to 10 days.
4. Nose Jobs
Rhinoplasty, popularly called a “nose job,” is a procedure in which the tissues and bone of the nose is reshaped to provide a more attractive and better-balanced appearance. In the rhinoplasty procedure, incisions are made in the nose or on the outside folds of the nose. Excess tissue is removed or re-shaped to provide a more proportional look. If necessary, the bone is re-shaped to provide a good underlying structure for the tissues. Recovery can be several weeks, as significant bruising and swelling can occur.
5. Body Sculpturing
Body sculpturing with liposuction can help individuals achieve the shape they have always desired. A number of new techniques are available to re-shape areas of the body with better results, improved safety and shorter recovery times. Laser-assisted liposuction can be used for cellulite reduction, skin tightening, collagen stimulation, circumference reduction and body shaping. You can find i-Lipo in Chicago and around the U.S.
If you are considering one of these plastic surgery procedures, know that many people have them done every day with no complication and a result that increases their self-confidence and well-being.
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