Cosmetic Surgery

Men and women the world over have embraced the readily available corrective procedures available from plastic surgeons. While women still outrank men in the cosmetic correction game, each year sees an increase in the number of men seeking the refinement available from skilled and knowledgeable surgeons.
The UK plastic surgery market is rich with practitioners well-versed in restoring a youthful appearance to their growing clientele, many of whom are members of one of Britain’s top professional groups: The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. According to the results of the BAAPS 2007 audit, its members performed more than 32,000 cosmetic procedures in 2007. Most popular were:
For Women:

1. Breast augmentation: Implantation of saline or silicone pads either on top of or beneath the pectoral muscles.
2. Eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty): Removal of excess skin above and below the eye; sometimes includes the removal of some portion of the fat pads below the eye.
3. Face/necklift: Lifting of the skin of the face by surgically detaching and pulling the skin taught, removing the excess skin and surgically reattaching the tissue in the hairline and behind the ears.
4. Liposuction: Liquification and suctioning of excess fat cells from the body. Most commonly treated areas include the abdomen, arms and thighs.
5. Breast reduction: Removal of previous implants or removal of excess breast tissue to reduce the overall size of the breast.

For Men:

1. Rhinoplasty: Reshaping of the nose through removal of bony tissue and cartilage. Sometimes this surgery can include the implantation of prosthetics to add structure and shape.
2. Liposuction: Removal of fat cells from the body. In men the most commonly treated areas are the abdomen and love handles.
3. Eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty): Removal of eyelid tissue that in extreme cases can impede vision. Below-eye surgery can include the removal of fat pads in addition to excess tissue.
4. Ear correction: Removal of cartilage that causes the ears to jut out from the head and/or reshaping of the lobes and other soft tissues of the ear.
5. Face/necklift: Lifting and tightening of the skin and underlying tissue of the face and neck to restore a youthful appearance.

Diligent consumers are able to postpone the ageing factors that spur the desire for invasive plastic surgery procedures. Regular homecare with physician-grade cosmetics and non-invasive options such as Botox cosmetic and dermal fillers keep the skin in better condition and impede the development of lines and wrinkles. This regular maintenance positions the patient for a better surgical result, however, when the skin finally loses elasticity and begins to sag.
Do your homework before seeking surgical correction. The internet is a treasure-trove of information about available procedures, cost and financing options. Many costs associated with surgical procedures are negotiable, so take your time and find a reputable surgeon who is willing to work with you to achieve your desired results within your budgetary limitations. And plan ahead!? Some surgical procedures, such as abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), may require months of healing, so plan your recreational activities accordingly to ensure that you achieve the greatest satisfaction from your investment.