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Procedures Involved In Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
Skin Grafts
A skin graft is basically a patch of healthy skin
that is taken from one area of the body, called the "donor site,"
and used to cover another area where skin is missing or damaged.
Tissue Expansion
Tissue expansion is a procedure that enables
the body to "grow" extra skin by stretching adjacent tissue.
A balloon-like device called an expander is inserted under the skin
near the area to be repaired and then gradually filled with salt water
over time, causing the skin to stretch and grow.
Flap Surgery/Micro surgery
A flap is a section of living tissue
that carries its own blood supply and is moved from one area of the
body to another. Flap surgery can restore form and function to areas
of the body that have lost skin, fat, muscle movement, and/or skeletal
support.
Laser Surgery
laser technology has revolutionized many areas
of plastic surgery. The laser's allure comes from its ability to "blast"
away or diminish imperfections or growths with a minimum of bleeding,
bruising, and scarring.
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Rhinoplasty, Breast Augmentation, Abdominal Liposuction, Blepharoplasty,
Facelifts, Lip Augmentation, Hair Transplants, Chemical Peels are
some of the popular cosmetic plastic surgery procedures sought by
Americans and Europeans.
Cost Estimate
Plastic Surgery Costs is an important area that needs careful consideration
even before consulting the surgeon.
According to the 2003 National Average for Physician/Surgeon Fees
per Procedure
(Source: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) some of the
procedures cost as follows:
Abdominoplasty - $4,827
Blepharoplasty - $2599
Cheek implants - $2,643
Chin augmentation - $1,957
Facelift - $5,966
Forehead lift - $3,065
Hair Transplant - $3,084
Lip Augmentation - $1,633
Liposuction - $2,578
Rhinoplasty - $3, 869
Chemical Peel - $800
Laser Skin Resurfacing - $2,317
Financing a Plastic Surgery
Surgeons have made access to plastic surgery financing easily available
for their patients. It is possible to fill out the loan application
during consultation and get it approved almost immediately. Other
physicians have made arrangements that provide the finance over the
Internet or phone. You can do your own research and find the different
rates for plastic surgery financing. Individuals with a good credit
history may pay as less as $50 a month to pay back their loans.
Success Rate
It is interesting to note that the aesthetic concerns of men and women
nearly mirror each other. The top five male plastic surgery procedures
were: liposuction, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, breast reduction to
treat enlarged male breasts, and hair transplantation while for women
they were liposuction, breast augmentation, eyelid surgery, breast
reduction and rhinoplasty.
The risks taken in the procedure are relatively small. The risk of
serious complication is less than half of one percent. The risk of
mortality faces only one in 57,000 patients. Risks become lower when
the surgery is done in an accredited environment, and is done by a
surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. It is
also to be expected that results vary depending on the type of surgery,
the method used, and the kind of person on whom the surgery is performed.
Having this pertinent information in mind, you are ready to carry
on with further research to undergo a successful cosmetic plastic
surgery.
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