Breast Augmentation - The most popular plastic surgery is followed by eyes, tummies, lipo & breast reduction
Q. What are the most popular plastic surgeries women are having today?
A. According to the FDA, the top five cosmetic surgeries for women in 2006 were:
- Breast augmentation = 383,885
- Liposuction = 350,420
- Eyelid surgery = 182,397
- Tummy tuck = 164,800
- Breast reduction = 145,822
Q. How do I know if I’m a candidate for a particular surgery?
A. As with all surgery, says Dr. Lee, one must be realistic about expectations and outcomes. “No cosmetic surgery will change your life, but patients regularly report back that their self image is improved after plastic surgery. That translates to their outlook on life and they feel better about how they look in clothing. We want our patients to seek surgery for the right reasons: not at the urging of a partner or spouse, but rather because the patient has tried all else—exercise and eating right—and has yet been unable to restore their physique to that of their younger years.”
Some surgeries just go with the territory of aging. Eyelids begin to look puffy and eyelids that get too droopy can impede vision. Tummies that aren’t toned get flabby and particularly after childbirth, the tummy can be extended and never again return to its original tautness. Dr. Lee recommends that patients do a couple of things prior to electing cosmetic surgery:
- Quit smoking as it increases the chance for blood clotting
- Exercise to firm up muscles that have gone “soft” without adequate workouts
- Diet to lose the extra weight and maintain that ideal weight for 6 months prior to surgery.
By doing these three things, a person can expect the best results from the surgery they opt for and they will also improve their overall lifestyle, important after the surgery so that the surgical results can be maintained indefinitely.