The popularity of plastic surgeries has been increasing significantly across the country over the last decade. It is estimated that over 19 million surgical procedures take place just in the country alone annually. Listed below are some of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures that have attracted many people in the country:

Liposuction
This surgical procedure has two types, namely the tumescent, and the ultrasonic-assisted liposuction. The former is quite popular where a type of saline along with a drug is infused onto the area to be treated. This liquid along with the fat is suctioned out using metal instruments that are hollow and referred to as cannulas. In the latter method, the cannula released ultrasonic energy which melts the fat in order to be suctioned out of the body. Depending on the area of the procedure, the patient is able to get back to their routine lives in just a few days.

Breast Augmentation
Perhaps just like the liposuction procedure, a breast augmentation would also remain on top of the popularity charts. This procedure is done for many reasons, some of them would be:

• To enlarge the breasts
• To fix the asymmetry on the breast
• Congenital micromastia – a condition where breasts do not develop post-puberty.

  Blepharoplasty

This is a condition where the eyelids obstruct the vision (either due to too much skin or sagging skin) and reshaping the eyelid would help in better vision. However, patients also do this for cosmetic purposes as it contributes to the appearance of aging. This procedure also reduces the appearance of fine wrinkles around the eyes and the “bags” right below the lower eyelid.

Abdominoplasty
We know this as a tummy tuck. An abdominoplasty is known to remove the excess skin from the abdomen and also tightens the same. Largely preferred by women post-pregnancy or by those who have excess skin after losing quite a lot of weight.

Rhinoplasty
This involves reshaping the nose or bringing it into balance/symmetry with the rest of your face. The procedure includes either reducing the size of your nose or reshaping or refining a part of the nose.

Rhytidectomy
Also known in common parlance as facelift, this is a surgical solution to wrinkles, sagging of the skin and other accompanying factors due to aging. Through face lift, the face is tightened giving it a youthful appearance and also smoothens the deep lines. This procedure is usually combined with eyelid shaping, skin peels and forehead life for enhancing the youthful appearance.

Gynecomastia
This procedure works on reducing the excessive amounts of tissues on male breasts. However, this procedure is done only when the underlying factor for the growth is due to the person’s genetics. It is to be noted that some men experience growth in their breasts after using steroids. Before undergoing this procedure it is imperative that you discuss the same with your doctor as the outcome may not be ideal if the steroids are not stopped and an alternative set of drugs are administered to remove the effects of the drug on your system.