Top 10 Most Popular Cosmetic Procedures In U.S.
Top 10 Most Popular Cosmetic Procedures In U.S.
Cosmetic surgery is one of the most popular practices in America. This was evident through a report released by American society for aesthetic plastic surgery. It found that over one year, more than 9 million non-surgical and surgical procedures are conducted within U.S. This number has been increasing as time moves on.
This article will present to you the most popular cosmetic procedures in U.S. today.
Breast Lift
During this process, the surgeon removes excess skin around your breast and areola. He may also shift your nipples to a higher position. The skin located above your areola is removed together with that situated beneath assist you to reshape your breast.
Eyelid cosmetic surgery
This is performed when you have excess skin on your eyelids which may have an impact on your vision and circles under your eyes. Thus, incisions are made in your lower or upper eyelids to remove the fatty tissue and excess skin. Some of the risks include hematoma, scarring, infections or impaired eyelid function.
Abdominoplasty/ Tummy tuck
This procedure assists you to remove sagging or excess abdominal skin. Mostly, a horizontal cut is made above your belly button or in your pubic area, but it depends on where your loose skin resides. Therefore, to tighten your abdominal wall, the surgeon brings your loose muscle and tissue together with sutures.
Breast augmentation
During the breast augmentation process, the surgeon makes an incision that creates a pocket underneath your pectoral muscle for the implant to be done. You can either get a silicone-filled or saline implant. Some of the risks you may encounter include future implants removal, infections, and scarring.
Lipoplasty/liposuction
This procedure removes fat deposits from your body through a hollow metal suction tube which passes through in your fatty tissue. However, an ultra-sound may be used to break down your fat cells to be removed.
IPL laser treatment
This treatment uses intense pulsed light that removes your skin pigment problems such as age spots or birthmarks. The light is applied to your skin surface to change your skin melanin by making them less visible. The only potential risk is skin irritation.
Microdermabrasion
This process removes age spots, acne scars, and crow feet through the use of mechanical handpiece. It is applied to your skin to remove dead skin cells. It also stimulates the growth of new collagen and cells.
Hyaluronic acid
It involves the use of soft tissue that is used to treat your wrinkles and also your aging face. This compound is injected into your skin and may last for 3 months in high mobility areas like lips. Likewise, it may last up to a year around the nose.
Botulinum toxin type A
It consists of Dysport and Botox compound. This type of injection uses neurotoxin that blocks your nerve signals that temporarily paralyze or weaken your muscle which causes wrinkles.
Laser hair removal
This procedure utilizes a low energy laser beam that passes through your hair shafts that disabled your hair growth. You may experience mild swelling in your hair and minor redness of your skin.