The Many Sides of Cosmetic Surgery

There are many different reasons why people of all ages, race, and sex get cosmetic surgery today. The majority of people in today’s society get it done because they want to enhance their personal appearance. There are many types of surgeries performed today that are used to boost self-confidence such as, breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, liposuction, Botox, and other implants. There is a wide variety of surgeries out there that can change anything you want modified about yourself. As people get older they become more aware that they do not look like they did when they were 20 years old. Therefore, they turn to anti-wrinkle creams, Pilates, and cosmetic surgery. Botox and face-lifts are the most popular types of facial surgeries for the older generations. Liposuction and breast augmentations are also common for that age group too. With the younger crowd, I have found that it is more common for them to get breast augmentation, lip implants/injections, and rhinoplasty.

People turn to cosmetic surgery for medical reasons too. Many people have physical birth defects that use cosmetic surgeries to correct their deformities. In addition, people who have diseases or deformities utilize these surgeries. Many women who have lost the battle of breast cancer had to have their breasts removed . These patients have chosen to breast implants to boost their self-confidence and make them feel like they are women again. People who have scars from burns or almost any other physical deformity can choose a facial reconstruction to enhance their physical appearance. Gastric bypass surgery and lap bands are also very popular for obese individuals. Gastric bypass surgery actually removes a piece of one’s stomach to reduce the amount of food intake that the body allows. The surgery also restricts one from over eating and eating sweet foods. The lap band is a band that is placed around the stomach to reduce the space available for food to occupy the stomach. The lap band allows

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