The Most Popular Cosmetic Surgery Procedures
Popular Cosmetic Surgery
WebMD Feature
The most popular procedures done these days are lipoplasty (liposuction), eyelid surgery, breast augmentation, nose jobs, facelifts, and Botox injections. Recovery times vary.
Lipoplasty
sometimes called body sculpting, Lipoplasty is a way to remove stubborn pockets of fat, like “saddle bags” and “love handles,” that don’t conform to your ideal body image. The surgeon simply vacuums out the fat through a small incision. Afterward there will be swelling, bruising, and perhaps some numbness in the area you had suctioned. You may feel well enough to go back to work a few days after the operation, depending on how much fat was removed. Costs across the U.S. vary but start around $2,000.
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Eyelid Surgery removes bagginess and tightens loose skin around the eyelids, but doesn’t remove fine wrinkle lines. You will have some swelling and bruising afterward. Sometimes the swelling doesn’t go down for a week or two. The bruises usually go away in a week to 10 days. Your vision may be blurry for days after the operation, and you may tear up easily, or have dry eyes. Costs start around $2,000 but can exceed $4,000 depending on the surgeon and the amount of reshaping needed.
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic procedure which enlarges and enhances the breast contour. This is accomplished by placing a saline or silicone filled implant behind the breast.
Nose Surgery
A surgeon can reshape your nose just about any way you like. This is done by removing skin and altering the structure of your nose — the bone and cartilage. After a nose job, you’ll want to stay put for a day or two. Bruising and swelling is worst in the first three days. The swelling may not go down completely for several weeks. Most of the bruising disappears in about a week. You should be back to normal within three weeks. The cost is around $4,000 and varies by surgeon and location.
Facelift
The skin of your face tends to sag and fold as you age. A facelift stretches the skin up toward the scalp, tightening and smoothing it. After the surgery, you will have swelling and bruising. The bruising fades in about two weeks, but the swelling may last longer. You may also have some numbness in your face, which can last several weeks. You should be able to get back into your normal routine about two weeks after the operation. During the first few days of recovery, you shouldn’t do much at all, and you should stay out of the sun. A facelift runs about $5,000 and up.
Botox Injections
(botulinum toxin) are used to smooth frown lines and wrinkles around the eyes. The procedure paralyzes the muscles in the forehead, so you will have decreased movement of these muscles. There’s no major recovery involved. You may have some swelling, bruising, and numbness, but most people just get the injections and go on their way. The results are not permanent, however. You need to have injections every three to four months. Botox injections usually range from about $300 to $400 dollars per treatment but may be higher in certain areas of the country.
Our doctors at Profile MD offer these aesthetic improvements. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Jared E. Mallalieu is very experienced with laser liposuction, fat-grafting, breast augmentation and tummy tucks for those interested in mommy makeovers. Call 410-544-4600 to see how you can experience Transformation Now!
