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Cosmetic surgery, also known as plastic surgery, is a medical procedure that changes a person’s appearance for aesthetic reasons. It can involve altering the shape of the body, smoothing wrinkles, or eliminating balding areas. These procedures are part of what makes cosmetic surgery so transformative.
Types of cosmetic surgery: Breast augmentation, Varicose vein treatment, Rhinoplasty, Facelifts, and Liposuction.
Cosmetic surgery or plastic surgery considerations
- Risks: Can have side effects and complications.
- Insurance: Health insurance plans usually don’t cover cosmetic procedures.
- NHS: Rarely available through the NHS for cosmetic surgery.
- Private sector: Cosmetic surgery primarily takes place in the private sector.
Before considering cosmetic surgery
- Consider your reasons for wanting to change how you look.
- Understand the medical risks of surgery.
- Understand the physical effects during healing.
- Understand the lifestyle changes that may be needed during recovery.
- Be aware of the expenses involved.
- Have any long-term medical conditions under control.
Non-surgical cosmetic procedures
Non-surgical cosmetic procedures, such as Botox and dermal fillers, do not involve surgery. Still, their popularity has risen alongside traditional cosmetic surgery.
Non-surgical cosmetic procedures, also known as non-invasive procedures, are treatments that don’t require incisions or stitches. They can improve skin appearance and reduce signs of aging.
Non-surgical cosmetic procedures:
- Dermal fillers: Injections that can reduce wrinkles, fill hollows, and add volume to the face
- Chemical peels: Remove the top layer of skin to reveal a brighter complexion and reduce wrinkles
- Botulinum toxin injections (Botox): Relax muscles in the face to reduce wrinkles (Botulinum toxin is commercially available as Botox®, Azzalure, Bocotoure or Dysport®. However, these injections arecommonly referred to as ‘Botox injections’ whichever product is actually used.
- Microneedling: Create microscopic injuries to stimulate collagen production and improve the appearance of wrinkles and pores
- Laser skin resurfacing: Use intense light beams to remove older skin layers and stimulate collagen growth
- Radiofrequency (RF) therapy: Uses controlled heat energy to improve skin texture and tighten skin
- Ultherapy: A non-surgical facelift that can be used on the chin and neck
- Thermage: A non-surgical facelift that can be used on the face and other parts of the body
Non-surgical procedures are a good option for people who are concerned about the risks of plastic surgery. They don’t leave permanent changes and can be reversed if desired.
Do You Want to Change Your Look Dramatically?
If the answer is “yes”, you may have initially considered cosmetic surgery as the obvious step forward. Various surgical cosmetic treatments serve different purposes, including facelifts, neck lifts and brow lifts for reducing facial wrinkles.
Both men and women are drawn to surgical treatments. Women may be tempted by facial implants to plump up their cheeks and create higher definition, while men may be self-conscious about other areas, such as a nose that has been visibly injured through sport and requires correction.
However, you would like to bring meaningful changes to your appearance, consider that surgery might not be your only option. Non-surgical procedures support the mantra that “a little goes a long way”, bringing many of the same merits of cosmetic surgery with fewer associated drawbacks.
There are so many options please book in for a full consultation and facial assessment.