Types of Plastic Surgery

It is said that natural beauty is most admired and a creation of God. But some don't believe in this statement as they want perfection which they try to achieve through plastic surgeries. It is also used by the people who get deformities due to accidents or have some birth defects. So we can say that plastic surgery is a method of correcting and enhancing the physical appearance of the body. It is related to the molding and reshaping of the tissues in order to achieve the changes which need to be made and yes it is nowhere related to the material 'plastic'. There are many different types of plastic surgeries which are performed on different parts of the body and follow different procedures. Let's find out what are the types of plastic surgeries available.

Types of Plastic Surgeries

Usually people refer to plastic surgery as cosmetic surgery but this is not correct. Plastic surgery can be basically divided into two types: reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery.

Reconstructive Surgery
This surgery is conducted to correct the abnormalities caused by accidents, injuries, tumors, infections, diseases, developmental problems, etc. It is basically used to restore normal look of the person. It can help in bringing back the self-esteem of the person. It is very helpful in treating birth abnormalities like cleft-lip, palate deformities, webbed fingers, etc.

Cosmetic Surgery
This surgery is performed for the people who want to look as good as they can. Hence, it is not for a corrective purpose but it is done to enhance the appearance of a person. It is very helpful in decreasing the scars caused due to burning, signs of aging or giving shape to the features of the face or other parts of the body.

Different parts of the body require different types and procedures to be followed. These surgeries need to be done under the supervision of an experienced surgeon. No doubt these surgeries enhance your look or make it look normal but there are also side effects and risks associated with them. Following are some of the most common plastic surgeries.

➤	Rhinoplasty	This is a very common plastic surgery which is used to correct or reshape the nose. It can be done for reconstructive as well as cosmetic purposes. It can be used in correcting birth defects, breathing problems or cosmetic reshaping. It has become very common among celebrities and film stars.
➤	Otoplasty	This surgery can be reconstructive as well as cosmetic and is done for correcting the ears. It can help in correcting deformed or damaged ears and can bring the ear close to the head.
➤	Breast Surgery	This surgery is mainly done to solve either of three problems. First is the breast augmentation which helps in enlarging and enhancing the breast. Second is breast uplift which is used in case of nursing women or pregnant women who lose their breast shape, firmness and elasticity. Third is the breast reduction which is done to reduce the size of the breast in people who are facing problems caused due to large breasts. Apart from these three surgeries, breast implants, breast removal, gynecomastia (male breast reduction), male chest reconstruction, breast asymmetry correction surgery, correction of inverted nipples, breast reconstruction, nipple reconstruction, etc., are also types of breast surgeries.
➤	Abdominoplasty	This surgery helps in removing the excess fat from the abdominal portion. This helps many people like pregnant women and obese people. Some of the surgeries that fall under the category of abdominoplasty are mesotherapy, gastric bypass surgery, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), mini tummy tuck, abdominal liposuction (liposculpture), panniculectomy, injection lipolysis, non-invasive ultrasonic fat removal, non-surgical liposuction, stomatoplasty, umbilicoplasty.
➤	Facial Cosmetic Surgery	This surgery is done to enhance the facial appearance. It may include many different types of procedures for different works done. For instance, blepharoplasty is done to correct droopy eyelids, mentoplasty is done for the chin, rhytidectomy helps in decreasing the aging effects. Facial scars and wrinkles can also be removed in the procedure.
➤	Hair Cosmetic Surgery	There are many people who undergo many different types of hair cosmetic surgeries. Hair replacement, laser hair removal, hair restoration, hair transplantation, etc., are some of the hair related surgeries.

Types of Plastic Surgery List

Following are some of the other types of plastic surgeries.

• Lip Augmentation/ Lip Enhancement
• Eyebrow Restoration
• Jaw Augmentation/ Jaw Reduction
• Neck Lift
• Neck Reduction
• Calf Augmentation
• Buttock Augmentation
• Bicep and Tricep Implants
• Tattoo Removal
• Brachioplasty
• Foot Augmentation
• Liposuction
• Vaginal Plastic Surgery
• Penis Plastic Surgery
• Sex Reassignment Surgery/ Sex Change Surgery

These were some of the different types of plastic surgeries. Though they are very effective, the risks of plastic surgery are very grave. There are many people who suffer from the side effects and defects caused by plastic surgery. Hence, try to get it done only by an experienced and certified surgeon. If the surgery is not necessary then do not go for it as your natural beauty is the best thing you can have.