Different Types of Cosmetic Surgery

By Albert Hughes

Cosmetic surgery are many things and below is an explanation of the most common types.

Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgery is really a quite large category ranging from personal improvements and rebuilding different part of the body - primarily for enhancing appearance but also for improving body functions. Cosmetic surgery reshapes normal body structures, like liposuction, tummy tuck and breast augmentation.

Liposuction - also know as SAL (suction assisted lipectomy) is basically removal of unwanted fat from different parts of the body. It i a very popular surgery and in fact the most common cosmetic surgery performed in the US. The procedure is very effective and provide instantly the desired results. It is quite affordable, effective and a safe and predictable way to loose body fat. Liposuction is often done in combination with other cosmetic surgeries like removal of excessive skin.The most frequent body areas treated are the abdomen, the legs, the middle and outer thighs and the flanks. Less frequent areas include the arms, the buttocks, the back, male breasts and the chin.It is important to note that liposuction is no a substitute for weight loss - this is still done be diet and exercise. Liposuction removes fat and thus improving body shape, but there might be side effects such excessive skin which can be removed in another procedure.

Tummy tuck, also know as abdominoplasty, is another popular cosmetic surgery. The procedure tightens weak or stretched abdominal muscles,removes excessive skin and thereby giving a tones, flat abdomen. The tummy tuck involves removing loose skin and abdominal fat, and reinserting the navel. Removal of stretch marks from the lower abdomen is often possible, but can not be guaranteed.Breast augmentation most often involves enlargement and reshaping of the breasts.

Breast augmentation are also frequently used for are constructions of the breasts after a masectomy. Breast augmentation consists of inserting implants, saline filled plastic bags, into the breasts. Most often these implants are placed behinds the breasts,giving a more natural look and feel. The implants used to be of silicone, but due to health risks this kind of implants are no longer used.

Reconstructive Surgery

Reconstructive surgery is rebuilding parts of the body that has been damaged or defective from birth. Skin grafts for burn victims, removal of tumors, breast reconstruction, breast reduction and hand surgery are such examples.

Weight Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgery is also know as Bariatric surgery. Weight loss surgery is performed in order to help an individual lose weight. Also called weight loss, anti-obesity, or obesity surgery. The surgery is done on the stomach and/or intestines to help the patient with extreme obesity lose weight. Usually only obese people with a BMI over 40 will be offered this type of surgery.

On Pennsylvania Cosmetic Surgeon Site you can find lots of relevant information on Pennsylvania Plastic Surgery. Everything you need to know about body rejuvenation procedures, like tummy tucks Brazilian butt lifts and breast augmentations.