Cosmetic surgical procedures are growing in popularity. Regardless of the hefty sum paid for these procedures, people do not mind going under the knife for improving their facial appearance.
Here are some of the most popular cosmetic procedures among modern age men and women:
1. Blepharoplasty
This is a surgery aimed at reshaping eyelid mainly for cosmetic reasons. In some cases, it can also improve vision in patients under circumstances where the eyelids hinder vision. Excess skin or sagging skin on eyelids can result in impaired vision. It may also make the individual look older than his or her actual age.
Surgeons may also consider rectifying wrinkles or chronic puffiness on lower eyelids. It imparts a more youthful appearance on the face. Another benefit is the removal of fat pads under the eyes leading to the appearance of “bags”.
These are effectively removed as required through the lower lid procedure.
It takes about 10 days for patients to recover from this surgery. The swelling becomes less noticeable for weeks or months depending on the patient’s health and other factors.
2. Forehead Lift
Also referred to as a brow lift, a forehead lift will pull the skin of the forehead up to tighten it and remove wrinkles. It will smooth creases. This procedure also elevates the eyebrows to impart a more alert and youthful appearance. Patients with deeper furrows between the eyebrows can also benefit from the procedure. It helps to reduce the lines by raising the eyebrows. The final result of the best eyebrow lift is a more youthful appearance.
Benefits include:
- Minimizes wrinkle lines that develop parallel to the forehead
- It tackles lines on the bridge of the nose and between the eyes
- Removes frown lines, the upright creases that develop between the eyebrows
- The procedure raises sagging brows that hood the upper eyelids
- A forehead lift gives an alert look to the eyebrows and set them in a youthful position
A forehead lift can also be combined with other cosmetic procedures if the surgeon feels the need to. It may be combined with upper eyelid surgery or lower eyelid surgery.
Most patients can resume normal activity within 10 days of surgery. However, the recovery process can be a little longer if it is combined with other facial surgeries.
3. Rhinoplasty
Also referred to as a nose job; rhinoplasty helps in reshaping the nose. The procedure is aimed at bringing the nose into balance with the rest of the facial anatomy. The final decision is taken by the surgeon whether or not to reduce the size of the nose. He may refine the nose area to create a more pleasing appearance. In case, the procedure helps in improving breathing (deviated septum), insurance will pay for the expenses.
Bruising may be obvious after the procedure. However, it may fade over the next 10 days. Most patients can return to work within this period.
4. Rhytidectomy
The procedure is also known as a facelift. Rhytidectomy is a surgical solution to sagging of face or wrinkles that follows with age. A facelift can tighten the skin of the face to impart a youthful appearance by pulling the skin tighter gently. It leads to the smoothing of deep lines and reduces sagging.
This procedure is often combined with another cosmetic procedure such as skin peels, forehead lift, or eyelid shaping to give a youthful appearance to the patient’s face.
It is common for patients to experience some amount of redness, swelling, and bruising. However, most patients can return to work within a period of 2 weeks. Complete healing takes around this period. With 12 weeks, patients can get the final results of the surgery.
