The most popular cosmetic procedures (11 photos) Bashny.Net

Do you know how popular is a cosmetic surgery in the United States? According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, in 2011 all over the country was carried out a total of more than nine million surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures. This figure increased by 1 percent compared to 2010 - and more than 197 percent compared with 1997. However, do you know what kind of procedures related to cosmetology most people choose for themselves? View a list of the most popular cosmetic procedures in 2011 - five surgical and nonsurgical five character.




Surgical cosmetology, fifth place. Breast lift. The number of procedures carried out in 2011 - 127054. During the breast lift, the surgeon makes an incision around the areola of the breast. It is necessary to remove excess skin and moving the nipple and areola to a higher position. Skin that was formerly located above the areola is moved down - thus changing shape of the breast and the breast becomes higher. Possible risk of complications at the end of this operation include bleeding, infection, allergic reactions to anesthesia or surgery due to possible asymmetry of the bust, according to representatives of the American Society of Plastic Aesthetic Surgery (ASAPS).



Surgical cosmetology, fourth place. Eyelid Surgery or Blepharoplasty. The number of procedures carried out in 2011 - 147540. To conduct the operation, called blepharoplasty, people are forced to resort to the excess folds of skin on the eyelids. The excess skin on the eyelids can have a very negative impact on vision or give a man extremely unsightly - because the result may be a so-called "bags" and dark circles under the eyes. Incisions are made on the upper and lower eyelids. After that the operation to remove excess skin and fatty tissue. Possible risk of complications at the end of this operation include bruising (accumulation of blood under the skin) of infection, scarring or damage to the main structure and violation of the century.



Surgical cosmetology, third place. Tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. The number of procedures carried out in 2011 - 149410. The operation, which is called "tummy tuck" is a procedure whose purpose is to remove excess skin or eliminate sagging abdominal skin by eliminating fat. If you talk about manipulation in general, in the course of the operation it is horizontal incision above the pubis or above the belly button, depending on where it is loose skin. To tighten and strengthen the abdominal wall, the surgeon separates and lifts the skin and subcutaneous fat, strengthens and connects the straight abdominal muscles, removes fat deposits, thereby adjusting the shape of the abdomen. Then he removed the excess skin caused. Possible risk of complications at the end of this operation include bleeding, infection, scarring, or the possibility of accumulation of fluid under the skin.



Surgical cosmetology, second place. Breast augmentation or augmentation. The number of procedures carried out in 2011 - 316848. During breast augmentation surgery, the surgeon makes an incision, creating a special pocket under the pectoral muscle, which later will be inserted as an implant, usually made of silicone. Possible risk of complications at the end of this operation include the appearance of unsightly scars, of infection and the potential for it. implants have to remove in the future. In addition, it is possible asymmetry breast disorders breast tenderness and swelling.



Surgical cosmetology first place. Liposuction, or lipoplasty. The number of procedures carried out in 2011 - 325332. Liposuction helps to remove the area of ​​fat throughout the body. Operation on liposatsii performed using a special hollow tube. Sometimes liposatsii uses ultrasonic waves. The special combination of low-frequency ultrasonic waves cause liquefaction of fat deposition and fat cells. Possible risk of complications at the end of this operation include bruising, listed during the procedure of infection, scarring or other irregularities of the skin surface.



Non-surgical cosmetology, fifth place. Laser therapy. The number of procedures carried out in 2011 - 439161. Laser therapy helps to remove excess skin pigmentation and thus solve the problem of unaesthetic birthmarks or moles, as well as age-pigmentation. The laser is directed onto the surface of the skin and acts on melanin or dark pigment, thus making the skin pigmentation less noticeable. Possible risks of complications at the end of this procedure include, above all, skin irritation.



Non-surgical cosmetology, fourth place. Microdermabrasion or skin resurfacing. The number of procedures carried out in 2011 - 499427. called microdermabrasion painless soft skin resurfacing, which is carried out without anesthesia. It is necessary for the rejuvenation of the upper layer of the skin of the face and body. With microdermabrasion can remove "crow's feet", pigmented age spots and acne marks Microdermabrasion is performed mechanically and helps get rid of dead skin cells and stimulates the production of collagen regeneration of skin cells and improves the overall tone and texture of skin. Specialists of the American Society of Plastic Aesthetic Surgery (ASAPS) reported that microdermabrasion treatments are practically no side effects.



Non-surgical cosmetology, third place. Hair removal by laser. The number of procedures carried out in 2011, - 919, 802. For laser hair removal uses a special device - a laser epilator. The laser beam sequentially cauterizes the hair follicles, thereby increasing hair falls out and the follicle collapses. Possible risks of complications at the end of this procedure include, above all, skin irritation in the area of ​​hair removal. At risk are primarily patients with fair skin - dark-skinned people suffer complications like much less.



Non-surgical cosmetology, second place. Injections of hyaluronic acid. The number of procedures carried out in 2011 - 1206186. Hyaluronic acid - a special substance that is part of the connective, epithelial, and neural tissues. It is used in cosmetics as a drug that promotes an increase in soft tissue and filling wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid is administered by intradermal injection. The result of this procedure can be observed for three months - if the injections are made in guby- and throughout the year, if the injections are made in the nasolabial triangle. Possible risks of complications at the end of this procedure include, above all, bruising, swelling, redness and irritation of the skin and, in rare cases, infection can occur.



Non-surgical cosmetology, first place. Injections of botulinum toxin. The number of procedures carried out in 2011 - 2619739. Botulinum toxin - a substance drugs in the territory of many countries are registered under the trade name "Botox" and "Dysport". after the injection of botulinum toxin to temporarily block the nerve signals and decreases the activity of muscle receptors, causing relaxation of muscles at the injection site. Botox is used to smooth out wrinkles, even the most stable and deep, by loosening the motor activity of the muscles involved in the formation of wrinkles. Fine lines and wrinkles are smoothed out and the skin surface becomes smooth. Possible risks of complications at the end of this procedure include, first of all, skin irritation, excessive bruising and the ability to paralyze the neighboring area of ​​muscle injections.