2. What Is Plastic Surgery? The name is taken from the Greek word “plastikos”, which means to form or mold! Plastic surgery is a special type of surgery that involves both a person's appearance and his or her ability to function. It intends to improve patients' appearance, self-image, and confidence through both reconstructive and cosmetic procedures.
3. Why do people get Plastic Surgery? To improve the appearance. Some people ore addicted to cosmetic surgery To correct a physical defect or to alter a part of the body that makes them feel uncomfortable To feel better about the way they look
4. There are two main kinds of plastic surgery: Reconstructive surgery - is usually employed for medical purposes, and some common examples include: * cleft lip surgery* breast reconstruction surgery for those who have had mastectomy* contracture surgery for burn survivors Cosmetic surgery - is done mostly for aesthetic enhancement and includes: - Different types of cosmetic surgery include: * Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)* Liposuction* Breast lift* Cheek augmentation* Breast reduction/enlargement (augmentation mammaplasty)
9. Eyelid Surgery Is performed on adults of any age to correct problems associated to aging or to receive treatment for inherited traits. They may have loose skin hanging down from the upper eyelids and possibly impairing vision A puffy appearance to the upper eyelids that make the eyes look tired Excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelids, Bags and dark circles under the eyes Eyelid surgery can normally fix these types of problems, but sometimes an eyelid surgery may be needed in combination with another treatment.
10. Guide to Getting Liposuction Liposuction (lipoplasty) is the elimination of unwanted fat. Every year, hundreds of thousands of American men and women undergo liposuction procedures to eliminate unwanted and persistent pockets of fat in the: Abdomen Hips Thighs Buttocks Arms
11. Breast Augmentation Breast implants are used during augmentation to increase the size of the breast. To increase shape of the breast. To restore breast volume lost after weight reduction or pregnancy.
12. Pros and cons of plastic surgery Cosmetic surgery is pursued to enhance the magnificence of the person. plastic surgery is to look energetic and to please himself. There is a development of self-esteem in the person if the plastic surgery is successful Leaves some marks or spots on the body which can be rectified by performing another plastic surgery Risks depend on the type of plastic surgery. (breast augmentation, bleeding of gel) The risks of liposuction include discoloration, depigmentation, numbness, bruising and pain. Facelift plastic surgery involves various side effects: nerve damage which makes the person’s face insensible. The patient also suffers from mild side effects: feeling pain in the affected part and inflammation. Pros Cons
13. Therefore, plastic surgery has two sides – one is benefit side and the other one is the drawback side and the patient has to experience both the sides.
