Almost 1,800,000 plastic surgeries have been carried out in the United States just in 2019. This puts the country quite far ahead of the rest of the world. It is still mainly women who like to have aesthetic plastic surgeries: Men make up just a share of around 8 percent. But even they are increasingly opting for cosmetic surgery. And at a high price.
Cosmetic surgery that is not medically necessary must be paid for out of pocket. In addition, every intervention can be accompanied by risks and complications. But the desire to match a certain look seems to be greater for many people. Here we will reveal which plastic surgeries are the most popular.
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Breast Augmentation
The most common plastic surgery worldwide is breast augmentation (mammoplasty). In the United States, this procedure is also in the first place: in this country, breast augmentation accounts for around 20 percent of all plastic surgery procedures. In most cases, the procedure is performed for aesthetic reasons. Sometimes, however, the operation is also performed for medical reasons, for example if the breasts are of different sizes and there are orthopedic problems due to the imbalance.
In order to enlarge the breasts, breast implants are inserted. They are available in different sizes and with different filling materials such as silicone gel, hydrogel or a saline solution.
- Duration: about one to two hours
- Cost: about 4000 to 6000 $
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Eyelid Lift
Lifting of the upper and lower eyelids is the second most common plastic surgery worldwide and also in the US. The goal is to tighten the area around the eyes and thus make them look younger again. When the excess skin – for example in the case of drooping eyelids – is very large, it can disturb the field of vision. In such cases, health insurance may cover the costs. The eyelid lift is a comparatively minor procedure that can be performed on an outpatient basis and carries relatively few risks if performed professionally.
- Duration: about 45 minutes
- Costs: about 1,500 to 2,500 $
Liposuction
To be slim and get rid of unwanted fat deposits: These are the main motives of those who have liposuction (fat removal) performed. Among the most common areas of the body are the abdomen, legs, hips and buttocks.
This procedure, however, should be carefully considered: it does not replace a sports program or a healthy diet and is not suitable as a treatment for obese patients. Yet there are medical conditions for which liposuction can be useful, for example, painful fat distribution disorders such as lipedema.
- Duration: about 20 minutes to two hours
- Cost: about 1,900 to 8,000 $
Neck and Forehead Facelift
Facelift is equally popular among men and women. Its goal is to counteract the natural aging process and make the face appear younger. To achieve this, there is a choice of numerous procedures. For example, the thread lift is particularly common. In this procedure, sunken fat and connective tissue is lifted and reattached with the help of wafer-thin threads.
- Duration: Depending on the method, about 30 minutes to five hours.
- Costs: The costs vary greatly depending on the type of procedure. Costs can range from 1,200 $ to 9,500 euros, depending on the method and the amount of work involved.
Lip Correction
Large, well-shaped lips are considered to be attractive, especially for women. Female patients hope to achieve such an effect through lip correction. This procedure can be performed by injecting the patient’s own fat or fillers such as collagen or hyaluronic acid. Another option is the insertion of an implant.
A lip correction can usually be performed on an outpatient basis. Due to the fact that the skin of the lips is relatively sensitive, swelling and numbness may occur in the days following the procedure.
- Duration: about 20 to 30 minutes
- Cost: about 350 to 550 $
Breast Reduction
Excessively large breasts (so-called mammary hypertrophy) not only can become a mental burden, but also can be accompanied by physical complaints such as back pain. In such cases, breast reduction is sometimes paid for by health insurance.
Depending on the technique of incision, a distinction is made between T-, L-, i-, and O-methods. Generally, it is a major procedure that requires thorough aftercare.
- Duration: about 2 to 3 hours
- Cost: about 8,000 $
Breast Lift
Severe weight loss, being pregnant, breastfeeding: These are all a challenge for the female body and especially for the breasts. They become saggy, may droop and lose volume. Breast lift surgery aims to restore the breast to the desired shape. Generally, this procedure is only recommended if the woman has no further desire to have children because this would cause the breast tissue to change again during and after pregnancy. Furthermore, the surgery should only be performed after the woman has stopped breastfeeding.
- Duration: about 3 to 4 hours
- Cost: about 6,300 to 8,000 $
Abdominoplasty
The next surgery in out list of most performed plastic surgeries is abdominoplasty. People who have lost a lot of weight decide to have a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). Excess skin often remains in the abdominal area. This also develops in the course of pregnancy. Up to a certain degree, targeted abdominal training can help – but this usually does not completely eliminate the excess skin. In this case, an abdominoplasty can help. However, visible scars usually remain.
- Duration: about one to three hours
- Costs: about 4,800 to 8,500 $
Breast Enlargement (with autologous fat)
In order to enlarge the breast, implants are normally used. These days the breast augmentation with autologous fat is becoming more and more popular – especially for women whose body rejects implants. However, the problem is that there have been hardly any studies on this method so far. That is why the procedure should only be performed after detailed medical consultation and thorough consideration.
- Duration: about two to three hours
- Cost: about 8,500 $
Scar Treatment
Virtually everyone has scars of some kind on their body. If they turn out to be particularly large or are particularly visible, this can be considered a cosmetic impairment. At times, scars can even restrict the freedom of movement and for this reason, they can be medically useful.
During surgery, the scar tissue is removed and closed. But the correction should be done only when the scar has completely healed and has already turned light in color.
- Duration: about 15 to 45 minutes
- Cost: about 60 to 250 $
Conclusion
In this article of most performed plastic surgeries we revealed the 10 of those plastics surgeries that are frequently performed, mostly by women. Let us know what you thing about these plastic surgeries in the comments section below. Have you ever done any of them before?
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