8 accessible and popular cosmetic surgery procedures

Plastic surgery involves any reconstruction or modification of the appearance of a part of the body. Such surgeries can fall into 2 major groups:

• aesthetic interventions: this includes corrective interventions. These are interventions that require not only the medical knowledge of the surgeon, but also the understanding of the need of the person requesting the intervention. That is why communication between the surgeon and the patient is essential for the success of the end result.
• reconstructive interventions: are those interventions through which certain parts of the body are reconstructed. Basically, the surgeon tries to restore the natural, but we must not forget that the medical methods are not perfect.

There are always advantages and disadvantages to such an aesthetic intervention, so it is important that they be discussed with the surgeon before performing the operation. The patient’s expectations must be realistic, and the specialist must communicate very well the advantages and especially the disadvantages of the intervention.

In this article, we review the most sought after cosmetic surgery procedures.

Rhinoplasty involves changing the size or shape of the nose. The decision to resort to rhinoplasty may be based on medical reasons, birth defects, trauma, or simply for aesthetic reasons (for example, the patient is not satisfied with the shape or size of the nose).

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is performed under general anesthesia and can take 2-3 hours, depending on the complexity of the case. The recovery takes 2-3 weeks, and the final results will be seen only after a year. As for the prices of rhinoplasty, they differ from one clinic to another.

Augmentation mammoplasty with silicone implant

The purpose of this intervention is to enlarge or correct the shape of the breasts, based on silicone implants. The operation is performed under general anesthesia and lasts about 2 hours. The incision can be made under the breast (underwater groove, around the areola or in the armpit). Silicone prostheses are inserted into the pectoralis major muscle. The patient recovers in 10-14 days, and the hospitalization does not exceed 48 hours.

Reduction mammoplasty

It’s actually a breast reduction operation. The surgical procedure is complex because it involves removing excess fat, tissue and skin. The operation lasts about 3-4 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. Recovery takes 2-3 weeks, and the patient is advised to wear a bustier for 6 weeks.

Abdominoplasty

It is the intervention that involves removing excess skin and fat from the abdomen. Not only does it remove excess skin, but it also strengthens the abdominal muscles. The operation is performed under general anesthesia and lasts between 4-5 hours. In most cases, tummy tuck is associated with abdominal liposuction. Recovery takes up to 2 months, and the patient is advised to wear a tummy tuck.

Liposuction (abdomen, lumbar region, thighs)

It is a procedure that removes excess adipose tissue from certain areas of the body. The procedure involves injecting a solution into the problem areas, so that the fat dissolved by the injected solution can be aspirated. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia, lasts 2-3 hours, depending on the complexity of the case. Recovery is very fast, and physical activity can be resumed in 3 weeks.

Lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid (lip augmentation)

The procedure concerns the shape and volume of the lips. Hyaluronic acid provides support and shape to the lips. The operation is performed in a relatively short time, 15-30 minutes and is performed under local anesthesia. The introduced hyaluronic acid has an effect of about 6 months -1 year, depending on the type of product used.

Hair transplant

Hair transplantation involves reducing hair loss by transferring hair from one region to another.

Botulinum toxin wrinkle repair

When botulinum toxin is injected, muscle relaxation occurs in the injected area, which leads to the disappearance or relief of wrinkles. The procedure is performed in a single session, lasts about 15 minutes, is done without anesthesia, with the help of extremely fine needles. The discomfort is minimal. The results can be seen in about 5 days, and the effect can last up to 6 months.

Cosmetic surgery procedures are done following the recommendations of the specialist who must explain very well to the patient what are the advantages and especially the disadvantages of such an intervention and also what are the realistic expectations that are targeted by the intervention.