Types of Cosmetic Surgery Procedure

People today are empowered to choose to transform the looks or body functioning of many body parts and organs by going for cosmetic or plastic surgeries. The market for cosmetic surgery is compounding with a growth rate between 4% to 5%. It is projected to cross $48.84 billion by the year 2026.

India has emerged as the fourth-best hotspot for cosmetic surgeries with lower cost and high technological possibilities. It includes non-invasive surgeries with minimal after-effects.

While cosmetic surgery focuses on enhancing body appearance by using surgical and medical techniques, plastic surgery is dedicated to reconstructing any visible flaws. The most common types of cosmetic surgery include facial surgeries, breast augmentation and liposuction, and other available options today.

Cosmetic surgery refers to a variety of surgical procedures that aim to enhance or improve a person's appearance. Cosmetic surgeries can be performed using two techniques. The first one uses invasive methods, and the second one is by applying non-invasive techniques.

While both procedures are being used today, the most appropriate differs from person to person and from case to case. The most common types of cosmetic surgery with invasive or less-invasive procedures are listed here with their common names.

1. Face surgeries
   1. Lifting chin and cheek
   2. Lifting eyelids or blepharoplasty
   3. Face lift
   4. Lifting forehead or eyebrows
   5. Augmentation of lips
   6. Nose job or rhinoplasty
2. Breast surgeries
   1. Breast reduction surgery
   2. Breast augmentation 
   3. Breast lift with implants
   4. Lifting breasts without implants
3. Body contouring surgeries (e.g. tummy tuck, liposuction)
4. Skin rejuvenation procedures (e.g. chemical peels, laser resurfacing)
5. Injectables
   1. Transplanting hair
   2. Botox treatments
   3. Cellulite treatments
   4. Injections for plumping or adding collagen

Many appealing cosmetic surgery options are available to tone and transform any body part. Some of these are discussed below:-

1. Breast augmentation surgery: This includes the implantation of breast/s to increase the breast size or reconstruct them after surgery. Enlargement of breasts is done using silicone gel or fat grafting. Many women do this to gain confidence or self-esteem by improving their body aesthetics.
   Breast augmentation is a choice of surgery when the breasts are of unequal sizes or drooping, particularly in older age. The surgery has been beneficial to women after pregnancy and breastfeeding, too, to gain the required composure of the breasts. Breast reduction cosmetic surgery procedures relieve a person from physical discomfort. In gynaecomastia, it can also rarely help reduce the risk of breast cancer.
2. Liposuction: This technique uses thin tubes to vacuum out fat from various body parts. This is not a weight loss technique but a method to improve the contour of the body part. While this technique has fewer complications, it still requires expert hands due to the deposition of blood under the skin or possible allergic reactions.
3. Tummy tuck: Also known as abdominoplasty, this surgery is done to reshape and tone the abdominal area. Any excess fat and skin are removed to tense the abdominal wall muscles. This is helpful after pregnancy or post-weight loss when the skin needs firming.
4. Buttock surgery: This is performed to enhance the shape and size of the buttocks. The surgery is performed using silicon implants or inserting fat from the body of another patient. Buttock lifting, on the other hand, involves the removal of any excess skin to lift them. This is more appropriate after weight loss or a few surgeries.
5. Facial surgeries: From lifting and reshaping the upper eyelids to treating puffy bags under the eyes, cosmetic surgery has a solution for all. This surgery is performed by repositioning and removing fat from the desired area. Various facial features can be enhanced to enhance the beauty and balance through cosmetic surgery. Some of these are shared here:
   1. Nose reshaping and lifting: Popularly known as "nose job" and medically termed as “Rhinoplasty”, it is a very common cosmetic surgery procedure. The procedure is mainly done to reshape the tip of the nose. Straightening the bridge of the nose or narrowing the nostrils is also possible through this procedure. Surgery may include small incisions hidden inside the nostrils, leaving very few scars that heal easily.
   2. Reshaping of ears: Ear reshaping through cosmetic surgery is possible. At times ears are pinned to the head to give them a good shape, and the cartilage is reshaped on other occasions to get the desired results.
   3. Lifting of eyebrows or forehead: This is another cosmetic surgery procedure that helps in removing signs of ageing from the forehead. The procedure involves removing wrinkles on the forehead and treating drooping eyebrows. This minor surgery can often be combined with other surgical procedures, such as blepharoplasty (eyelid lift surgery), to get more elaborated results.
   4. Augmentation of the chin: Chin augmentation is a type of cosmetic surgery that can be performed by manipulating the chin bone or prosthetic implantation. Chin is a prominent facial feature; therefore, this surgery requires precision and can only be performed by an experienced doctor.
   5. Cheekbone augmentation: This procedure requires an implant on the cheekbone to make it more prominent and thus add an upright shape to the face.
6. Peeling, grafting and filling: Non-invasive or less-invasive treatments use laser rays, peeling, and filling techniques. These procedures are more popular nowadays due to their ease, lower risk and cost-effectiveness. Various chemical peels help in treating acne, scars and wrinkles. Expert doctors use light to medium to deep peels to treat the skin as per requirement. While these are comparatively safe, they are also suitable for all skin colours. All three procedures are discussed here in more detail:
   1. Filling procedures use fillers like botox, cellulite or collagen to treat wrinkles or worry lines. It has wide usage and has been quick in showing results.
   2. Fat grafting is another technique that is used to beautify a body part. The procedure involves collecting fat from the patient and filling it in the area that needs volume. This may, at times, require repeated filling of fat. Stem cell-enriched grafts have lasting and more promising results. While this seems more reliable and effective, a large part of research is still going on in this direction. Another area where grafting is majorly used is; hair transplantation. This surgery helps in the regrowth of hair. Tiny hair follicles obtained from the patient's body are implanted to get renewed hair. This, too, may require many sessions to get desired results.
   3. Light-based procedures and laser rays are used to treat fine lines and discolouration of the skin and reduce sunspots. The procedure uses pulsating light beams and may require many sessions. It is also used in treating conditions like varicose veins.

In medical terms, procedures that involve breaking the skin to perform surgery fall under invasive methods. On the other hand, non-invasive methods involve no or less invasion while performing the surgery. And therefore, they are safer and provide speedy recovery with minimal side effects.

Non-invasive techniques have seen an upsurge of more than 200% within a decade. Also, the outcomes promised by the non-invasive surgical technique are similar to the invasive technique in most cases.

Like any other medical procedure, cosmetic and plastic surgery also has a few risks attached. Some of the common risks include scarring, loss of blood, damage to nerves and infections due to surgical procedures.

Hematoma and thrombosis are possible risks in cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures. There are many cases where the results were completely undesired. Also, a detailed dialogue with expert and qualified doctors helps in reducing risks.

1. Cosmetic surgeries directly deal with looks and appearance and are a conscious decision. Take the help of experts to find qualified and best doctors in the related area.
2. Patients undergoing cosmetic surgery are strongly advised to stay away from any kind of products with tobacco and alcohol. A healthy diet and light exercises are prescribed for faster healing and good recovery of the skin and the treated body part.
3. It is important to understand all the pros and cons before proceeding with cosmetic surgery. Recalculate the risk and the financials involved in the process.
4. Go as per your own requirement and not as prompted by someone else.

The desire to look attractive and aesthetic is directly linked to one’s confidence and self-esteem. While cosmetic surgery helps in living this dream to a great extent, the risks involved must also be calculated well. The risks, however, can be minimised by approaching the right doctor with essential qualifications and experience.

HexaHealth can be of great help in dealing with this part. The team of highly experienced medical professionals provide customised support for various medical requirements, including cosmetic and plastic surgery. They help you connect with the best surgeons in the area and handhold you through the entire process, guiding you every step of the way. The experts at HexaHealth can be reached on 8860688606.