Health Care > Cosmetic Plastic Surgery OverviewRelated Photo
Sponsor link
Related Diseases
Cosmetic plastic surgery is performed in order to change one's appearance. For some, it may mean redesigning the body's contour and shape, the elimination of wrinkles, or eliminating balding areas. Others may choose varicose vein treatment or breast augmentation. There are a number of cosmetic surgery procedures that men and women can choose from in order to create an image that makes them feel more confident and comfortable with their appearance. In 2006, more than 11 million people had cosmetic surgery.
Although health insurance rarely covers the cost of cosmetic procedures, the number of individuals deciding to undergo cosmetic plastic surgery continues to grow. The top five cosmetic surgeries include liposuction, breast augmentation, eyelid surgery, nose reshaping, and tummy tuck. More than 1.9 million women had one or more of these surgeries in 2006.
Further, it is not just women who are opting to enhance their appearance through surgery. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 12 percent of all liposuction procedures and 9 percent of all facelift procedures in 2006 were performed on men.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the most common cosmetic procedures (invasive and minimally-invasive) are listed here by their common or descriptive names. The medical term for the procedure is enclosed in parentheses.
