Types of Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgery refers to surgical correction or restoration of a form or function. The word plastic refers to molding and reshaping of tissues and has nothing to do with the material known as plastic. Although plastic surgery is often considered a synonymous of esthetic (cosmetic) surgery it is actually incorrect. Esthetic surgery is exclusively performed to improve the outer appearance of otherwise healthy person and is a plastic surgery subspecialty.
The great majority of people is not completely satisfied with their outer appearance and while some accept the way the are after a certain period the others do not and instead decide to reshape or correct the part of the body they believe disfigures their body or face. Since different people are unhappy because of different things there are many types of esthetic surgery which provide correction, reshape and restoration of different parts of the body, while most popular are:
- Blepharoplasty , or surgery of the eyelids. This procedure can correct droopy eyelids that can make you look older and impair your vision.
- Facial scar revision . Facial scarring is caused by a wide variety of sources including accidents, surgery, a burn or acne. Successful facial plastic surgery can reduce the signs of some facial scars.
- Forehead lifts . Often the first signs of aging begin to appear in the brow and forehead area due to the effects of sun, wind and the pull of gravity. This facial plastic surgery procedure will tighten loose skin and remove the excess forehead wrinkling and drooping.
- Mentoplasty , or surgery of the chin. A well-defined chin can have a dramatic effect on one's profile and is often combined with Rhinoplasty, or surgery of the nose, to create facial balance.
- Otoplasty , or surgery of the ears. Redefining one's ears can have a powerful effect on self-consciousness and self esteem. Both children and adults can benefit from this relatively straightforward facial plastic surgery technique.
- Rhinoplasty , or surgery of the nose. One of the most common requests for facial plastic surgery starts with a request for the nose. Whether it's being unhappy with the nose they were born with, aging or injury, nothing will have a greater impact on your overall appearance.
- Rhytidectomy , or surgery of the face. Aging is inevitable. As the years go by, the effects of aging begin to appear on the face and neck, including crow's feet near the corner of the eyes, forehead lines, and folds around the chin and front neck area. Both heredity and personal habits such as sun exposure have a huge impact. Having Rhytidectomy, or a face lift, can improve not only your looks but also your self-confidence.
- Wrinkle treatment , or botox injections . The gradual development of facial wrinkles, whether it is fine lines on the surface or deeper creases and folds, can be reduced by this clear-cut procedure.