10 Most Popular Types of Plastic Surgery Around the World
10 Most Popular Types of Plastic Surgery Around the World
10 Most Popular Types of Plastic Surgery Around the World
1. Breast augmentation
- Uses breast implants or fat to increase the size of the breasts.
- Improves symmetry of breasts.
- In 2013, 290,000 breast augmentation surgeries were performed in the U.S., making it the top country for this procedure.\
2. Nose reshaping (Rhinoplasty)
- Bolsters the appearance and proportion of the nose.
- Can correct impaired breathing due to structural defects in the nose.
- Recent data indicates China ranked first among countries where rhinoplasty is being performed, followed by Japan, South Korea, and Brazil.
3. Eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty)
- Improves the appearance of the upper and lower eyelids.
- Can treat drooping lower eyelids and puffiness in the eyelids.
- In Asia, where 50 percent of the population has no upper eyelid fold, the Asian Double Fold Procedure creates a distinct upper eyelid fold.
4. Liposuction
- Reshapes various areas of the body by eliminating fat deposits.
- Enhances the body’s contours and proportion.
- Nearly 364,000 liposuction surgeries were performed in the U.S. in 2013, and the U.S. still ranks as the top country for this procedure.
5. Tummy tuck (Abdominoplasty)
- Removes excess fat and skin around the abdomen.
- Creates a smoother, flatter abdominal profile.
- Tummy tucks are popular in Australia, where the price of the procedure may range from $6,000 to $10,000.
6. Facelifts (Rhytidectomy)
- Rejuvenates the skin to remove signs of aging around the neck and face.
- Can be used to treat face sagging, deep creases along the nose and loss of skin tone.
- Brazil remains a top destination for facelifts, and it often is less expensive to receive a facelift in Brazil than in the United States.
7. Breast lift (Mastopexy)
- Raises and firms the breasts.
- Designed to rejuvenate a person’s figure by providing a more youthful breast profile.
- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) notes the number of breast lifts in the United States grew 70 percent between 2000 and 2013, and it remains a popular procedure in the U.S.
8. Dermabrasion
- Dermabrasion is an aggressive method of removing lip lines and acne scarring.
- Can be used to remove pre-cancerous growths (keratosis).
- There are at least 358 clinics in 25 countries worldwide that offer dermabrasion support.
9.Forehead or brow lift
- Designed to reverse the effects of gravity by tightening soft tissues on the forehead.
- Raises the forehead to a youthful, more alert position.
- Forehead or brow lifts are common in the U.S, and the average cost of this procedure was $3,201 in 2014.
10. Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
- Improves the shape, position or proportion of the ear.
- Can be used to treat large ears (macrotia) or protruding ears.
- Ear surgery is popular in the UK, where financial support is available for some residents.