Cosmetic surgery is an elective surgical procedure that aims to improve a person’s physical appearance. Also known as plastic surgery, these cosmetic surgeries have not decreased in popularity. More women and men are choosing to undergo these procedures. Depending on the desired results, patients can undergo a non-invasive or invasive surgical procedure.
People prefer non-invasive treatment because they do not carry the same risks or recovery time as invasive procedures. Typically these types of procedures usually affect the face and body. Removing wrinkles, blemishes, cellulite and hair are a few examples of non-invasive treatments. Some of the most commonly requested non-invasive procedures include chemical peels, botox and laser skin resurfacing.
Chemical peels can treat scarring, acne and wrinkles. During these peels, the top layers of skin are removed using either glycolic, trichloroacetic, carbolic or salicylic acid. Skin with uneven pigmentation, fine wrinkles and sun-damage can be treated with light to medium chemical peels. For deep wrinkles, wrinkling located around the lips and chin, sun-damage and skin blemishes, deep chemical peels are suggested.
Another treatment that helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles is Botox. Botox is used to remove wrinkles around the eyes, forehead and between the eyebrows. It is comprised of botulinum type A. These injections temporarily paralyze the facial muscles. Since the muscles can no longer contract, the skin that is above these muscles stays flat. Botox treatments are not permanently. They last 3 to 6 months.
One of the most effective ways to remove wrinkles is by laser skin resurfacing. Skin resurfacing also clears up acne and produces firmer looking skin. During this procedure, CO2 lasers are used to penetrate various layers of the skin’s surface. The procedure requires patients to be given an iv sedative for the resurfacing treatment. Complete results are seen within a few months.
Because of the nature of invasive cosmetic surgeries, there is more risk and and longer recover time associated with them. Invasive treatments usually require major changes to the body. Rhinoplasty and Abdominoplasty are two popular types of cosmetic surgery. Rhinoplasty is also referred to as a nose job. Patients get nose jobs for a variety of reasons. Some want to improve the appearance of their nose. Other people desire to fix an injured nose or restore its functioning. This operation requires the use of anesthesia. A surgeon will make incisions in the nose and reshape the bones and cartilage. There are several form of rhinoplasty. Structure rhinoplasty patients have small amounts of cartilage removed or added their noses. This operation does not alter the structure of the nose.
Abdominoplasty, most widely known as tummy tucks, are a popular surgery. An abdominoplasty procedure reduces stretch marks to make the stomach tight and flat. This procedure involves a surgeon making a small cut at the bikini line. From here, extra skin and fat are removed from the body. The operation takes about 5 hours. Bruising and swelling are side effects of the operation, but patients leave with visible results.
Cosmetic procedures are very popular. These surgeries can be invasive or non-invasive and can involve anything from hair removal to a tummy tuck. No matter what type of treatment is selected, patients will have a new and improved look.
Cosmetic surgery can provide more than just cosmetic surgery Edmonton, it can also provide you with procedures such as a nose job and facelift Edmonton.