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The practice of plastic surgery is a very flexible one. Plastic surgeons, unlike any other surgeons, must learn how to perform a myriad of procedures using varying techniques on different anatomical locations. That is because unlike other specialized practice which confines them to a specific organ or system, plastic surgery adapts to the ever-changing preferences of its ever-growing clientele.
Because these preferences vary in many ways in many different levels, there are many plastic surgery procedures. In fact, listing down all procedures is a Herculean feat in itself. Some procedures, however, are more commonly performed than others, and in effect have become more known among the populace:
• Abdominoplasty. Also known as tummy tuck, this procedure is performed to make the abdomen and its underlying muscles firmer.
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• Blepharoplasty. It is the surgical modification of the eyelid involving the removal of excess skin and fat.
• Breast modification. This consists of three different subcategories: augmentation, reduction, and lift. It reshapes, and enlarges and reduces the size of the breasts for aesthetic purposes.
• Buttock augmentation. This procedure involves the insertion of implants to enlarge or lift the buttocks, giving it a rounder, fuller shape.
• Face lift. A face lift mitigates the effects of aging on the face by removing the excess skin, thereby stretching it and making it firmer.
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• Liposuction. This involves suctioning excess fatty tissues from the buttocks, the abdomen, and the thighs.
• Rhinoplasty. One of the more popular procedures in this list, this procedure reshapes the nose by using synthetic (silicon) or natural (cartilage) implants.
• Otoplasty. This reshapes the ear, and is mostly accomplished by bringing the ears nearer to the head.
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With the increasing popularity of plastic surgery, knowing all the possible options can greatly help in choosing one that’s best fit for an individual’s personal needs. The list continues to grow each day, which means there will be more options for people who want to enhance their natural beauty the scientific way.
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