A recent study revealed that the demand for cosmetic surgery is on the peak

What is cosmetic surgery?

Cosmetic surgery is helpful in improving the overall appearance of the person. People are choosing this option to look more young as it also helps in gaining self-confidence.   Additionally, its demand is not increasing for medical reasons but also for changing the physical appearance as they can be performed on any part of the body.

The rise in cosmetic surgery

In 2018, the cosmetic procedures were very popular and this was revealed by the most recent report. Around 18 million people have undergone different types of cosmetic procedure from minimal to the extreme in 2018, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Moreover, in the US the demand for cosmetic procedure has risen in the last 5 years. 

Many people might be confused that how plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery are different from each other.

In case, of cosmetic surgery, the main focus is on enhancing the body. Whereas in plastic surgery, the body parts are reconstructed which might have got damaged because of disease, trauma, or burns. Even the demand for Cosmetic surgery In Vizag is also increasing every year.

Important consideration

One of the researchers of the United Kingdom checked around 204 questionnaires to see the factors that force people to choose cosmetic surgery. 

In this, the questions included things like satisfaction, self-esteem, attitude towards cosmetic surgery, religiosity, self-rated physical attraction, and media consumption. 

This will essential because they wanted to know which factors influence their need to opt for the treatment of cosmetic surgery. Additionally, they wanted to know about various benefits which patients experienced after undergoing cosmetic surgery. 

There are many people who are more interested in religious beliefs and those who have chosen to get the surgery had an interest in media consumption, life satisfaction, and religiousness. The study also revealed that some women are more interested in attractiveness, life satisfaction, and self-esteem. In this case, they are more conscious that how they look on a social media platform and had few religious beliefs, so they are more likely to choose cosmetic surgery. Additionally, more women are linked with cosmetic surgery as compared to men. 

It also showed how media exposure is forcing people to choose cosmetic surgery because of the benefits they get. 

What are the top Cosmetic Procedures?

According to the report of  ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons), the top five procedures are:

    • Breast augmentation (procedures 313,735)

    • Liposuction  (procedures 258,558 )

    • Nose reshaping  (procedures 213,780)

    • Eyelid surgery  (procedures 206,529) 

    • Tummy tuck  (procedures 130,081)

As compared, to previous data in the facial procedure there has been a slight decrease. But, this time, the demand for minimally invasive procedure has increased a lot. This includes procedures like chemical peel, soft tissue fillers, and botulinum toxin type A (Botox). 

More demand to make the body better

The reports have shown that people are focusing more on the body. The liposuction demand has increased by around 12000 and breast augmentation is performed around in numbers of 13000. 

There has been a slight decrease in the facial procedure and that may be because of alternative options available such as eyelid puffiness and nose reshaping. The surgeons are also performing treatments for face and neck. So, there is no doubt why the demand is increasing. The results are satisfactory and long-lasting also. Also, make sure you choose the best surgeon as experience and qualification also matter a lot.

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