Cosmetic procedures aim to improve physical appearances and reduce signs of aging. They have been proved to bring drastic and long-lasting desired changes. These are now considered extensions of self-care. Here are some of the hottest cosmetic procedures trending this year.
Meloplasty - Facelift
This procedure is done under general or local anesthesia and can take from 2 to 4 hours to finish. In this procedure, skin behind the ears and on the scalp is cut, separated from the skin tissues, then the skin is stretched upwards and stitched.
The required healing time is around 3 months. During this period, the face can get swollen, and the patient can suffer from numbness or an irritating tightness feeling.
Volbella Filler
Volbella fillers are injected into the skin for smoothing fine lines, filling lips, and treating under-eye dark circles and swollen bags. The procedure is quick and painless, does not have any visible side effects, and is suitable for most candidates. Volbella is a synthetic version of hyaluronic acid, it usually brings other benefits to the skin than what is desired by the candidate.
Chemical Peel
In this procedure, the chemical solution is wiped all over the face and left uncovered. This burns out the outer layer and the healing process promotes the generation of a new skin layer. Deep burns erase most of the facial wrinkles. The chemical peeling procedure can get complicated if a patient's skin develops infections or scars as the reaction to the chemical solution.
Sculptra Collagen Stimulator
Sculptra is injected into the skin to stimulate the patient’s body to produce more natural collagen. It is a pain-free and affordable procedure. The results against Sculptra are similar to or better than other collagen filler injections and can last for more than two years.
Dermabrasion
A device like an electric sander is used on the skin to rub off the rough and dry outer layer of the skin, it is mainly used to remove dark spots, fine lines, and wrinkles. As the healing process brings a new layer to the skin. However, it can cause severe infections and scarring.
Penile Girth Enhancement
There is no defined cosmetic procedure available to increase the length of the penis or improve its function, However, Injecting Volbella, Sculptra, other collagen-stimulating fillers, and fat augmentation are a few methods that can increase the penis circumference which can improve men’s confidence during sex.
Otoplasty-External Ear Procedure
This procedure is done to reposition the ears which stick out from the head. In this procedure, the skin behind the ear is cut and excess cartilage is either remodeled or reduced. This is an hour-long procedure.
Facial Implants
Facial implants are done to provide a bouncy look to the face, it is to fill out flat cheekbones and receding chin. For this first, a small incision is made in a concealed place, like inside the mouth, and then an implant is placed inside.
Breast Implant
Breast implant or breast augmentation is done by placing saline or silicone implants through an incision made in the armpit or under the breasts. The implants are positioned on either the front or at the back of the chest pectoral muscle. This procedure is one of the most painful and expensive procedures.
Risks Associated with the Procedures
All cosmetic procedures combine some risk factors. Patients with obesity, body mass indexes of more than 30 indexes, diabetes, and high blood pressure are more at risk to suffer serious consequences from cosmetic surgeries. Consequences can be as severe as forming blood clots in the lungs or in the legs or permanent damage to the nerves.
Other complications can result from an overdose of anesthesia, which can cause death but is rare. Infection and abnormal scarring on the skin or at the incision site, excessive bleeding that might require a blood transfusion, and fluid buildup under the skin are some common adverse side effects of cosmetic procedures. To cure these side effects, either heavy medications or additional procedures are required.
Cosmetic procedures are very much in fashion to enhance the beauty but they are not just expensive but are very risky too. Not everyone fulfills the criteria to acquire a cosmetic procedure. It is recommended that the person should choose a well-known and experienced practitioner to first completely analyze his health conditions to make sure he is eligible for his desired procedure and then conduct it, to prevent serious complications.