Plastic surgery helps to mould any disfigured part of the body. Any physical disfigurement, whether from birth or acquired later, leaves behind a mental and emotional scar too. Till a few years back, this curse of ugliness was considered an unavoidable life-long stigma. But in today's modern era, unattractiveness cannot be accepted as a curse and aged look is no longer considered as a sign of wisdom.

Aesthetic surgery, a surgical science to beautify one's appearance (popularly known as cosmetic surgery), has developed to a stage where it can now dare to give finishing touches to god's most beautiful creation-the human body. But unfortunately most of us remain ignorant to what wonders the art of cosmetic surgery can do.

Why cosmetic surgery?

Cosmetic surgery is usually performed to correct a physical abnormality or to enhance an otherwise normal physical feature and thus improve appearance. Cosmetic surgery is an extremely broad field that may offer reconstructive surgery for a patient after a damaging burn or other physical trauma, yet can also be used to smooth out wrinkle, enlarge breasts, or reshape a nose. In the not so distant past, cosmetic surgery was confined only to surgery which was absolutely necessary to the health and well-being of the patient -- for instance, skin-grafting for serious burns, reconstructing a dislodged eye, repairing a broken nose or jaw, or treating an unseemly birthmarks across the face.

Procedure

Types of cosmetic surgery:

Reconstructive plastic surgery is used to correct abnormal structures of the body. These abnormalities are usually caused developmentally or through tumors or diseases. Reconstructive plastic surgery is typically performed to improve new functions,however it is sometimes performed where a normal appearance is desired.

On the contrary, cosmetic surgery is performed to improve your appearance and self-esteem. Cosmetic surgery involves reshaping parts of the body that are otherwise functioning properly.

Cosmetic surgery includes:

arm lift blepharoplasty Botox breast augmentation breast lift breast reduction breast implant brow lift buttock augmentation buttock lift chemical peel chin reduction dermabrasion endermologie endoscopy face lift facial implant facial scar revision forehead lift gynecomastia hair replacement injectable fillers intense pulsed light Juvederm labiaplasty laser hair removal laser skin resurfacing laser vein treatment liposuction mentoplasty microdermabrasion neck lift otoplasty Radiesse Restylane rhinoplasty rhytidectomy sclerotherapy thermage thighplasty thread lift tummy tuck

Risks

There are certain risk post cosmetic surgery,some less serious risk comparises of

1. Allergic reactions
2. Asymmetry
3. Unceasing pain
4. Delayed or prolonged healing of the affected area
5. Permanent or temporary eyelash hair loss
6. Scarring and dissatisfaction with the end result, among others.