Plastic Surgery – Enhance Your Body Image

A well-shaped body with attractive facial features adds to the charm of an individual, while at the same time improving his/her self-esteem. To achieve that perfect image, various plastic surgery procedures are available now. Reconstructive and cosmetic treatments include surgical and non-surgical procedures to restore and enhance the overall appearance. With tremendous advancement in technology, plastic surgery now involves minimal incision procedures that need only minimal downtime. Practical applications of laser technology in cosmetic surgery have proven to very effective and safe. If sagging skin and heavy fat acumulation are your major concerns, choose the right plastic surgeon for performing plastic surgery to improve your body image.

Various Cosmetic Procedures to Contour Your Body

Personalized cosmetic treatments are available for the face, breasts and the body as a whole. Cosmetic procedures that are offered to improve body image include:

Blepharoplasty – This is cosmetic surgery provided to reduce the puffiness of the lower eyelids and to remove fat deposits from the upper eyelids. It ensures an appealing facial appearance.

Facelift/neck lift – It is a surgical solution to remove loose skin on the neck and face and also to eliminate excess fat. The procedure helps to tighten the underlying tissues and provide a youthful look.

Brow lift- The procedure reduces drooping of the eyebrows and hooding of upper eyelids. Skin wrinkles are removed and deep creases on the forehead are also softened.

Rhinoplasty – A crooked and large nose is shaped to be in harmony with other facial features.

Ear surgery – It is an ideal solution to reposition and reshape your ears.

Injectable fillers – This is a non-surgical procedure used to fill facial wrinkles and folds. BOTOX and Restylane are used for this cosmetic treatment.

Abdominoplasty – This is a procedure which facilitates excess fat and skin removal from the abdomen. It also tightens the muscles to give a flatter belly.

Liposuction – Involves fat removal from specific areas of the body using laser technology. This helps to remove fat from the arms, thighs and back effectively.

Breast augmentation/reduction – Breasts are reshaped to be more in proportion with your body. Breast lift is also done to prevent sagging of the breasts.

There are many reconstructive surgery procedures available to rectify facial disfigurements and restore self-confidence.

How to Make Your Plastic Surgery More Effective

You must have a clear idea of the treatment procedures and expected results. Consult your plastic surgeon two to three times before the cosmetic surgery to choose surgical solutions that are ideal for your body and to understand any risks involved. Make sure of the credibility, experience and educational qualifications of the plastic surgeon. You can review testimonials of previous patients to evaluate the success rate of the plastic surgeries performed by that surgeon. Additionally, check the photographs of patients showing body changes before and after plastic surgery. You can ask your friends or relatives to recommend a good plastic surgeon they might know.

It is important that plastic surgery including reconstructive surgery is performed in a well-maintained AAAASF accredited plastic surgery center. In brief, plastic surgery can improve your body image if performed by expert surgeons under safe conditions.

Author's Bio: 

Located in Houston, Texas, Houston Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery is an established plastic surgery center providing the latest aesthetic and reconstructive surgical procedures. We make available the services of compassionate and highly experienced plastic surgeons.