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Cosmetic surgery can rejuvenate us, but it also helps us feel more comfortable “when the face cream is no longer enough.”
“Plastic surgery” and “cosmetic surgery” are regularly used interchangeably, but some differences exist. Plastic surgery focuses on reconstructing physical defects due to injury, disease, or congenital disabilities. Cosmetic surgery improves the patient’s physical appearance.
Plastic surgery is necessary to improve bodily function, while cosmetic surgery is a personal choice to enhance physical appearance.
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🟧❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the most common procedures in cosmetic surgery? Abdominoplasty or “tummy tuck” (reduces excess skin and fat around the abdomen and strengthens the abdominal wall musculature). Blepharoplasty or eyelid rejuvenation. Liposuction. Rhinoplasty. Breast augmentation or reduction. Facelift. Brow lift.
How long is the recovery process after cosmetic surgery? Recovery varies depending on the type of surgery and the individual patient. But generally speaking, it takes five to 12 days. It is essential to follow the surgeon’s postoperative instructions and have enough time to rest and recover before resuming normal activities.
What care is necessary during the recovery process? Eat well to improve the healing process and recovery of the organs affected by the surgery. Do not smoke or drink alcohol. Avoid strenuous activities and movements that produce physical alterations, such as dizziness and increased pain. Each type of surgery has specific guidelines the surgeon will explain before the intervention. Following these guidelines is crucial for a successful recovery. In addition, it is vital to maintain a positive attitude.
What is the most complicated cosmetic surgery? Some of the most challenging surgeries require multiple stages or the correction of congenital or acquired deformities. Facial reconstruction surgeries, such as reconstruction after a serious accident, are complex.
✅ The Indian physician Sushruta performed the first cosmetic surgery in the 6th century BC. “Rhinoplasty”, the reconstruction of the nose to improve its shape and size, was the procedure’s name. A complex surgical procedure involves removing bone or cartilage tissue to give the patient a desired facial appearance.
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🟡 PLASTIC SURGERY 🔴 TUMMY TUCK
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