We definitely live in a world of optics. So it’s no wonder the demand for cosmetic surgery is higher than ever.
But cosmetic surgery is not just about looking better. It’s also about feeling better. While the primary goal of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures may be to improve your appearance, the added benefit of looking better is also feeling better about yourself. There’s a lot to be said for going forward in life with increased confidence and self-esteem.
And in some cases, a cosmetic procedure can also physically help you feel better. For example, a breast reduction can ease a sore back, blepharoplasty can open up your field of vision, and rhinoplasty can help you breathe more easily.
So What Are the Most Common Cosmetic Surgery Procedures?
If you’ve been considering cosmetic surgery but aren’t sure which procedure(s) might be right for you, we’ll take a look at the most common ones here with a summary of their purpose. (Please note that these are not in order of popularity.)
- Breast Augmentation
Every woman knows that breast volume can be lost through pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss, and aging. For women with little breast tissue to begin with, loss of volume can be particularly distressing. Breast enlargement with silicone or saline implants is a safe way to enhance the size and shape of a woman’s breasts. Augmentation can also help to balance asymmetries.
- Rhinoplasty
Most know rhinoplasty better as a nose job. Patients who are dissatisfied with the size or appearance of their nose will opt for this procedure, which reshapes the nose and brings it into balance with the rest of the face. As mentioned above, for some patients, breathing can be improved through this surgery as well.
- Liposuction
As surgery goes, liposuction is minimally invasive. Yet it’s highly effective in helping patients achieve a slimmer, more refined appearance. With liposuction, the surgeon can target and remove stubborn fat while re-sculpting specific areas of the body, such as the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, arms, back, hips, chest, face, calves, and ankles. Provided a patient’s weight remains stable after liposuction, the results are long-lasting.
- Facelift
Time, gravity, and weight loss do a real number on the face. Patients who are unhappy with pronounced wrinkles, sagging skin, and drooping jowls find that a facelift does wonders in readjusting facial tissues to give the face a smoother appearance. Facelift is a bit of a misnomer, given that it’s not one single procedure, but actually a group of surgical options. They are often combined with other procedures to enhance a more youthful appearance.
- Tummy Tuck
For patients who’ve experienced dramatic changes to their bodies due to pregnancy, exercise, sudden weight loss, or even aging, a tummy tuck provides a slimmer appearance to the abdominal area. Similar to the facelift, the tummy tuck is a group of personalized surgical options (mini, classic, or extended) that address the patient’s specific needs depending on the degree of excess skin and fat.
- Blepharoplasty
Also known as eyelid surgery, a blepharoplasty reshapes the eyelids for cosmetic reasons to lessen the appearance of aging. But, as mentioned above, it can also improve vision in patients whose eyelids are obstructing their sight. During this procedure, lower eyelids that have chronic puffiness or wrinkling can also be reduced to smooth unsightly bags under the eyes.
- Breast Lift
With a breast lift, a board-certified plastic surgeon lifts and reshapes the underlying breast tissue to remove any excess breast skin. This provides a firmer, rejuvenated, and shapely appearance to breasts that have faced the ravages of pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, genetics, or aging.
- Breast Reduction (Women)
Just as some women want more volume to their breasts, others battle with excessively large breasts that can cause physical and emotional distress. A breast reduction surgery removes excess breast fat, glandular tissue, and skin to alleviate discomfort and achieve a breast size more in proportion with the patient’s body.
- Breast Reduction (Men)
Breast issues don’t just affect women. Some men suffer from gynecomastia, or an excessive amount of male breast tissue. It’s far more common than once believed. As such, male breast reduction surgery is similar to female breast reduction, except it also flattens and enhances the chest contour. It has become popular as a permanent treatment option for men.
- Forehead Lift
This procedure is fairly straightforward. With a forehead lift, the skin of the forehead is pulled tighter to remove wrinkles and smooth any creases. The eyebrows are also elevated and the deep furrows between the eyebrows (a.k.a. the “11”s) are smoothed to promote a more youthful appearance.
Look Better to Feel Better
While the above are the most common cosmetic surgery procedures, there are other procedures as well that may suit you better.
So if you’re curious to see how a cosmetic change could improve both your physical and emotional well-being, contact us today.
During your free consultation, we’ll discuss your aesthetic goals and explore all of your options from there.