Cosmetic Surgery...Now Safer and More Effective!
In recent years the growth of cosmetic surgery has increased due
to the procedures becoming much safer and more effective. There
are now limitless possibilities for the improvement of the human
figure, whether it is in the face, body or limbs. If your body
sags, bags, wrinkles or pouches or if you feel something is too
big, too little or even the wrong shape, cosmetic surgery will
probably fix it.
Cosmetic surgery is not only for those who are dissatisfied with
their natural looks. It is used to correct certain faults that
may be present either from a birth defect or illness and which
have contributed to the person's ill health or prevented their
social well-being. Bat-ears is one problem that has caused many
youngsters to go through the agonies of taunting from those less
kind. Otoplasty is the form of cosmetic surgery that will
correct this problem. The results are almost immediate and
dramatic in their impact upon the happy recipient. After surgery
that takes only about two hours, a full head-bandage is worn for
24 hours, followed by a single ski-type band around the head for
a few weeks until the small incisions heal properly.
Blepharoplasty is cosmetic surgery to correct sagging of the
eyelids due to age or genetic inheritance of fatty deposits.
Drooping eyelids can cause eyes to become irritated and vision
to become impaired. Excess skin is cut away and fatty deposits
treated at the same time. In some cases the condition may be due
to thyroid or allergy problems, in which case medication for
these problems may be a preferred alternative.
Many cosmetic surgery procedures are performed under general
anaesthetic and can be considered as serious an operation as one
that is necessary to save a life. Therefore, it should never be
undertaken lightly. Always be sure to ask your surgeon every
detail you can think of about the operation and don't be afraid
to find out whether he is fully qualified for the job.
Other forms of cosmetic surgery such as dermabrasion, laser
resurfacing and injections are less invasive and most effective
in solving some health problems. These procedures can be used to
reduce scarring from acne and other causes, to remove some
precancerous lesions and to plump out wrinkles.
The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery promotes and encourages
the art and science of cosmetic surgery in all its forms and can
supply reliable information about various procedures to enhance
the prospective patients' decision making.