It is often noticed that the correction of a “problem” perceived by the patient can mean a loss or reduction of self-consciousness or social anxiety which has been holding the patient back in life. Plastic surgery has the capability of doing these corrections. Plastic surgery is a medical term that can be broadly divided into 2 types.
1. Cosmetic Surgery – This surgery is mainly focused on enhancing certain body features or changing a certain part to make it according to the looks that we want to have. This surgery is done for the purpose of beautification. We have witnessed a dramatic improvement in the field of this surgery in the last 10 years. With this increase in popularity, attitudes have changed as well. People don’t want to look older so more and more people are accepting the cosmetic surgery alternative. Cosmetic surgery has undergone significant technological and conceptual changes in recent years. The conceptual changes have altered the approaches to facial aging, especially as they relate to the forehead, eyelids, and lower face. Technological changes include the increasing use of the laser for facial cosmetic surgery, and minimally invasive techniques for face, breast, and body contouring surgery. Finally, while any elective surgical procedure carries some risk, the advances in this surgery have translated into faster patient recovery and more natural appearing results. Various Cosmetic Surgeons are experienced in this field and so to avoid risk choose a cosmetic surgeon who is master of his field. 2. Reconstructive Surgery - Reconstructive surgery is performed to restore something in the body that has been damaged due to the occurrences of certain events like burns, congenital defects such as cleft palate, bone fractures, mastectomy, etc. The primary purpose of taking reconstructive surgery is to correct the defects in a particular body part to achieve normal functioning of that part. This surgery is performed by experienced plastic surgeons so there is minimum risk. Advantages of this Cosmetic surgery –
1. Professional and Social - It has been shown in countless studies that more attractive people are generally perceived as more intelligent, more honest, more successful, and more capable. So the persons who have undergone cosmetic surgery are more efficient than before and can show a gradual increase in their performance. Some studies have even shown that attractive people receive better and quicker service in restaurants and in retail establishments. This suggests that surgery to improve one’s appearance may indeed be a boon to one’s career and/or social status, especially when a person moves or works in creative or youth-driven industry. He can be an inspiration for others and can prove to be a smart leader. 2. Health Benefits - There are various health and quality of life benefits that may be attributed to the benefits of plastic surgery. For the patient whose vision is improved dramatically by an eyelid lift which removes the hooded portion of the eyelid, this type of surgery is a miracle. This surgery can remove loose hanging skin from the body of patient, and as a result the person can feel more comfortable with increased levels of physical activity, which in turn can positively affect both mental and physical health. For a patient who has lived with an obvious visible disfigurement, reconstructive surgery can make that person feel free again. He can be confident enough to face the world with more energy and enthusiasm. Thus this surgery can be termed as life changing treatment.
