Popular Cosmetic Surgery: Pros and Cons of Trying to Turn Back the Hands of Time

As we age, everything on our body that was once held up by gravity seems to lose its grip as the years go by. This leads many people to think about having some type of surgical procedure to try to recapture the look and feel of their youthful sexy body. Before having any type of cosmetic surgery you should do your homework and find a reputable doctor who will discuss alternatives and outline the potential side affects and risks associated with each procedure.

The five most popular cosmetic surgery procedures are Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, Rhinoplasty, Eyelid Lift, and Tummy Tuck.

Breast Augmentation

When silicone breast implants were first introduced, they received much scrutiny but most of the controversy was settled by 2006 and breast implants were reintroduced again. There are many complications that accompany having breast implants that need to be taken into consideration. Some of the complications are ruptures, infection, and scarring. Ruptures do occur but the percentage is only 1% each year. Infections are also a risk but infections are a risk with any medical surgical procedure, not just breast implants. Scarring is the main complication that causes the most problems with breast augmentation. Scar tissue can get so thick and tight around the area of the implant to where the breast starts to lose its normal shape. All of this pressure and deformation can cause severe pain. The main reason women with breast implants return to their doctor with pain, even up to 10 years later, is due to scar tissue.

Liposuction