Popular Aesthetic Procedures

Out of the 15 million people worldwide who resorted to plastic surgery in 2011 to enhance their looks, 466,231 were Indians, report a study. The staggering number of people going for cosmetic procedures has placed India 8th in the league of 25 countries known as popular cosmetic destinations.

Millions of Indians are going for tummy tucks, face lifts, fillers, jabs and peels in pursuit of overcoming congenital defects, bad lifestyle repercussions, accidental deformities, age or unappealing looks. Listed below are some of the popular aesthetic procedures Indian cosmetic surgeons have an expertise in:

Brow lift Surgery

Brow lift surgery is popular among women looking for a permanent anti-aging solution for sagging skin. As the name suggests, the surgery literally “lifts” the forehead skin or eyebrows to give a younger looking face. It is estimated that 7,869 Indians had full face lifts in the year 2011, depicting the rise of popularity of cosmetic procedures in India.

Crow's feet Removal Surgery

Crow’s feet are wrinkles at the corner of eyes. It is the most apparent sign of aging and can be removed with the aid of Botox, collagen injections, silicone drop injections, chemical peels and laser resurfacing.

Breast Augmentation

Breast implant is the most popular surgery opted by women to enhance their looks. However, statistics show that of 25,000 women who get their breasts enhanced through surgical procedure, 13, 561 have to undergo a subsequent breast reduction surgical treatment.

Liposuction

On an average 41,628 women undertake lipoplasty or fat modelling every year. Liposuction is a procedure in which fat is liquefied and sucked out of the body thereby reducing weight. Fat is sucked from any body part and the contouring is done in such a fashion that appearance of weight loss is greater than the amount of fat sucked from the body. 

Nasolabial and Mentolabial Folds Surgery

Permanent marking of smile lines or furrows around lips are first signs of aging. These wrinkles are surgically treated by stimulating collagen production in cells surrounding the treatment area. Permanent fillers or Temporary hyaluronic acid fillers are the most common treatments for nasolabial and mentolabial folds.

While these cosmetic procedures are widely available in most of cosmetic centres in India today, many cosmetic centres are run by amateur cosmetologists and thus proper research and care must be taken while choosing the right specialist and clinic. It is recommended to seek second medical opinion from a super specialist before opting for any treatment. 

By Medical Opinion