Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

People have cosmetic plastic surgery done for a variety of reasons. While some have legitimate medical needs, others hope to improve upon their appearance. And no two people have the same results; circumstances and experience are unique for every individual. If you're considering plastic surgery you should talk to your doctor about the procedure you want done and what you can expect.

And remember that every type of surgery has some uncertainty and risk, including, but not limited to infection, bleeding, blood clots and adverse reactions to the anesthesia. You can reduce your risks by making sure that your plastic surgeon is qualified and has the expertise in the field of surgery that you are seeking and closely following his or her advice, both before surgery and after surgery.

Types of Plastic Surgery

• Breast augmentation - augmentation mammaplasty

• Breast lift - mastopexy

• Chemical peel - phenol and tricholoroacetic acid

• Collagen/Fat Injections

• Dermabrasion

• Ear Surgery-otoplasty

• Eyelid surgery - blepharoplasty

• Facelift - rhytidectomy

• Facial Implants - build up a receding chin, add prominence to cheekbones, or reshape the jaw line

• Forehead lift - browlift

• Hair replacement surgery

• Laser facial resurfacing

• Liposuction - suction-assisted lipectomy

• Male breast reduction - gynecomastia

• Nose surgery - rhinoplasty

• Tummy tuck - abdominoplasty

To find a plastic surgeon click on the link above, click on your state or key in a specialty and zip code to find a physician who specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery in your area.

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