Cosmetic surgery is growing more popular by the day. It can be used to adjust appearances, or for medical purposes. There are countless cosmetic surgery procedures ranging from tummy tucks and eyelid surgery to breast lifts and Botox. Nonetheless, here are the most common types of cosmetic surgery.

Most Common Types of Cosmetic Surgery

Not to be confused with plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery is done to adjust one’s appearance and help achieve physical goals. Below are some of the most common procedures a cosmetic surgeon will do.

Breast Augmentation

This refers to procedures meant to increase the size or shape of the breasts. When it involves increasing the size of the breast, the procedure may also be referred to as “breast implant surgery.” This typically involves placing breast implants under the breast tissue or chest muscles. Here are some recovery tips for breast surgery.

Dermabrasion

This is an exfoliation technique that uses a specialized rotating tool to sand down the outer layers of skin, usually on the face. It’s often used to treat uneven skin texture, acne scars, fine lines, sun damage, age spots and crow’s feet. Once the outer layers of the skin are removed, the area heals and new skin replaces the old, resulting in smooth skin. Those who model will sometimes have a dermabrasion done to keep their skin looking smooth for the camera.

Facelift

A facelift usually involves removing excess facial skin to reshape the lower half of the face. The procedure can also be used to remove excess, hanging skin and fat under the chin and in the neck region as well as deep creases around the mouth and nose. Other procedures commonly done along with facelifts include neck lifts, eyelid surgery, forehead lifts and nose reshaping.

Hair Transplantation

This cosmetic procedure is usually done to improve the appearance of baldness. The procedure involves removing hair from an area of thick growth to a bald area. Some people may require more than a single session where more than a thousand hairs may be removed. Most hair transplants result in the successful growth of hair after the procedure.

Tummy Tuck

Tummy tucks remove excess fat and skin and remove separated or weakened abdominal muscles to improve the shape of the abdomen. The results are permanent but maintaining the look requires one to maintain proper weight.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is any procedure aimed at reshaping or repairing the nose. The procedure may be performed for cosmetic or medical reasons such as birth defects or difficulty in breathing. Rhinoplasty can help to:

• Correct birth defects.
• Change the angle of the nose.
• Change the shape of the bridge.
• Improve or relieve breathing problems.
• Correct problems after an injury.
• Increase or reduce the size of the nose.

Lip Augmentation

Lip augmentation is performed to give patients fuller-looking lips. The procedure is not permanent and usually involves using injectable fillers to increase the volume, structure or shape of the lips. Effects tend to last about half a year before a second procedure is needed to restore lip shape and volume.

Liposuction

Liposuction helps to improve body shape by removing fat deposits. A vacuum shaped instrument is used to remove localized fat deposits directly beneath the skin. The procedure can be performed on the stomach, thighs, back, face, hips, buttocks and arms.

In Conclusion

These are some of the most common types of cosmetic surgery that can help you to achieve your desired look. It’s important to ask your surgeon what foods you can eat before cosmetic surgery. Be sure to do your due diligence and research surgeons before your procedure is done.