Tuesday, May 18, 2010

What is Cosmetic Surgery

You probably have some questions about it, correct? What types of cosmetic surgery are there? What does it do? What are the risks?

There are many different types of cosmetic surgery. Some of the most popular include: liposuction, breast augmentation and Botox. Liposuction is a quick procedure to help you lose weight. When it is extremely difficult for someone to lose weight naturally they usually turn to this quick, yet expensive procedure. Liposuction, medically known as Lipectomy, generally costs between ,000 and ,000. The only anesthesia provided is local anesthesia. The procedure generally lasts between two and five hours. The normal recovery time is one to two weeks, with the down time being one to two days. Patients have experienced moderate to high discomfort from this procedure.

Augmentation Mammoplasty, commonly known as Breast Augmentation, is a surgery that allows the size and shape of a woman’s breasts to be altered.

Whether she wants smaller breasts or larger ones, it can be easily accomplished. Breast Augmentation usually costs between ,000 and ,000. There is only general anesthesia offered.  The procedure takes about two to two and a half hours. Down time is once again one to two days with recovery time being one to two weeks. This is an outpatient procedure with patients claiming to experience moderate discomfort.

Botulinum Toxin type A, also known as BOTOX Cosmetic, is a procedure in which patients eliminate wrinkles in their face, forehead and throat areas. This procedure does on require surgery at all. Generally the cost is between 0 and 00. Anesthesia is not needed for this very quick procedure. The time this procedure takes is between one and two hours. It is very quick and in an office or surgical suite. There is no down time and the recovery time is between one and two hours. Patients claim to experience little to no discomfort from this medical procedure.

There are many more cosmetic surgeries available. Prices vary, as you can see. Down time and recovery time also vary depending on the cosmetic procedure you choose to receive. Whatever you choose, be sure to do your research on the procedure and the doctor or doctors who will be doing the procedure. You will want to be as safe as possible as you transform your body.