Some of us may not be entirely happy with the way we look and although one may be content, there might be some room for improvement. Whether it’s a nose that is a little askew or an eyelid that is raiding unwanted territory, cosmetic surgical procedures to correct such issues have gained popularity over the years.

This is especially true for the US where there are more than 1.8 million cosmetic surgical procedures take place annually. This number doesn’t even include the 8.4 million minimally invasive plastic surgery procedures that are done every year.

There are many cosmetic surgical procedures on the rise today. Each surgical procedure is aimed towards the aesthetic improvement of one or other aspect. Whether its weight loss, skin tightening, anti ageing or even straightening or plumping, cosmetic surgical procedures have come a long way since their beginning.

The increased safety in surgical methods has made it a viable option for many individuals. In fact, cosmetic surgery’s becoming increasingly popular among people looking to modify their physical appearance. Some of the most popular methods of cosmetic surgery include rhinoplasty, liposuction, and the face lift.

Liposuction

Liposuction is incredibly popular in the USA. This procedure entails the removal of fat through the insertion of tube under the surface of the skin. Suction is done through a vacuum like procedure in order to remove excess fat and shape the body. This procedure is most commonly done on the abdomen, Upper arms, thighs and the buttocks.

Rhinoplasty

The perfect nose can sometimes be a rare thing. Luckily, those of us who weren’t gifted with one in the genetic lottery can simply go towards Rhinoplasty. Better known as the Nose job this seems to be the most common procedure. It entails the sculpting of the nose in order to change its size and shape. The nose job may entail making the nose smaller or bigger, changing the angle between the upper lip and the nose, and even reducing the span of the nostrils. A rhinoplasty procedure typically takes about 3 weeks to recover from while it is suggested to be careful of impact and not to tan until 8 weeks after surgery.

Tummy Tuck

Damn those belly rolls! As the name suggests, this procedure entails shaping the abdominal area and flattening the skin by removal of the extra skin and fat. The stomach muscles are then tightened. 96% of the tummy tuck procedures in the USA are administered on women.

Breast Lift

A mastopexy or a breast lift is a surgical procedure in which women want to raise and reshape breasts which have sagged as a result of old age. The surgeon will typically remove the extra skin and reposition the remaining tissue.

Face Lift

While there isn’t really any lifting being done in the face lift, it is a great way of getting rid of those lines. The excess fat is removed from the face as the muscles are tightened and the skin redraped. The face lift enhances the appearance of the skin by tightening the area on the neck and face. This may take any time between 10 days to 3 weeks for recovery.

Eyelid Surgery

The eyes are the windows to the soul and it will not do if the curtains are in the way. Eyelid surgery is chosen by those who have severely drooping eyelids and want to look younger. In addition, the surgical procedure also entails the removal of the bags below the eyes. This is done by removing excess muscle, fat, and skin from the area to give it a fresher look. This procedure requires 10 days for recovery. If you wear corrective lenses and have undergone eyelid surgery, you will have to refrain from inserting them for about 2 weeks.

Forehead Lift

Here too the procedure is done through the removal of excess fat, muscle, and tissue from the forehead area. The skin is then tightened and the droops, wrinkles, and lines on the forehead are smoothed out. This is an amazing way to make yourself look younger instantly and give your face a fresher look. This procedure has a recovery period of 1-3 weeks.