Cosmetic surgery

Cosmetic surgery aims to improve how people look and feel about themselves. It can be performed on just about any part of the face or body. Many people who choose this type of surgery hope it will boost their self-esteem. Another name for the field of cosmetic medicine is aesthetic medicine.

Types of cosmetic surgery

For the face

• Blepharoplasty, also called eyelid surgery.
• Botox.
• Brow lift, also called a forehead lift.
• Cheek lift.
• Chemical peel.
• Chin surgery.
• Cosmetic dentistry.
• Dermabrasion.
• Face-lift.
• Facial contouring.
• Facial fillers.
• Laser hair removal.
• Laser resurfacing.
• Neck lift.
• Otoplasty, also called cosmetic ear surgery.
• Rhinoplasty, also called nose surgery.
• Surgery for skin issues such as blemishes, spider veins, scar revisions and tattoo removal.
• Wrinkle treatment.

For the body

• Arm lift.
• Body lift.
• Breast augmentation.
• Breast lift.
• Breast reduction.
• Buttock lift.
• Inner thigh lift.
• Laser hair removal.
• Liposuction.
• Tummy tuck.

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