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| Cosmetic Surgery Procedures |
Cosmetic surgery has become so commonplace that almost every
progressive country in the world has doctors who specialize in the
procedures. It is a fast growing industry that is fueled by the need of
people to look better and stay looking younger longer. One thing that
has checked the growth of the industry is the hesitation of some people
to undergo the procedures because they are afraid of the risks that come
with it. One factor that can reduce the possibility of the risks from
occurring is the skill and performance of the surgeon or doctor who will
handle the procedure. Aside from this, there are also some operations
which carry decidedly fewer risks than others.
Common Low Risk Procedures
The
less invasive the procedure, the lower the risks of anything wrong
happening. This is usually true because invasive cosmetic surgery
operations have higher risks than those which are less invasive. Some
procedures or treatments just require injections to be done on the
patients face or body and the desired effects are achieved. These
include Botox and the use of fillers on the face. Botox is a derivative
from a toxin that can limit the movement of the muscle or tissue. The
results of having muscles that do not move frequently are fewer
wrinkles, creases and lines on the face. Of course, the application will
have to be done every few months but the side effects are few and can
be resolved easily. Fillers work to fill the holes and depressions which
are commonly found in the face probably because of acne and other
injuries. The effects of fillers can last for several months and these
have little or no negative side effects for most people.
More
invasive cosmetic surgery procedures carry higher risks but have more
obvious and satisfying results. There are those that have lower risks
than others, though. Examples of major operations are breast
augmentation, hair replacement and nose jobs. Breast augmentation is an
invasive operation but the incisions are usually kept to a minimum, just
enough to insert the implants into the appropriate area. There are
several choices of where to make the incisions and the surgeons usually
choose the ones which are less conspicuous when it comes to scarring.
The recovery period also has lower risks compared to others because the
woman would just need to take things easy for a couple of months before
she can resume a light version of her daily activities. Hair replacement
can be painful and uncomfortable compared to other cosmetic surgery
procedures but the risks are not high. Innovative developments in this
kind of operation has made the use of skin flaps just an alternative
instead of the requirement. This means less invasion into the scalp
compared to getting skin flaps and moving the entire scalp to cover an
area without hair. Nose jobs also require smaller incisions compared to
other surgeries. It is the recovery from the procedure that can be
cumbersome for many people.