SURGICAL PROCEDURES

COSMETIC SURGERY

LIFTS, TUCKS AND IMPLANTS

Body Sculpting

Arm Lift

Brachioplasty
The underside of the lower arm to the elbow is reshaped.  See Lifts.

Body Contouring

This is typically done after weight loss surgery.   The tone and shape of the tissue beneath the fat and skin is shaped and excess skin and fat is removed.  
 

Body Lift

The tone and shape of the tissue beneath the fat and skin is shaped and excess skin and fat is removed to amplify the underlying support structure.   This is usually done in cases where the skin is not as elastic as desired.

Butt implant

 This surgery is designed to reshape the buttocks by placing implants under the skin to give a fuller or more rounded shape.   Implants are also commonly used in breasts, although they may also be used in other regions where more definition is desired, such as the calves or thighs.

Butt Lift

The buttocks are shaped and toned by removing excess skin and fat to create and to create greater firmness in the buttocks.

Liposuction

Lipoplasty
Liposuction is a surgery designed to remove stored fat  from targeted body areas.  This may be done for obesity treatment or to simply balance and proportion the body and create a more sculpted looking form. 

Thigh Lift

A thigh lift is a process designed to remove sagging skin and fat tissue deposits, usually caused by age or stretching due to weight gain that is later lost.   Essentially a thigh lift tightens the skin, enhancing the look of the thigh area by making it smoother and creating more ideal physical proportions.

Tummy Tuck

Abdominoplasty

This procedure both treats the underlying muscle structure and the surface layer of the abdominal region to create a smooth firm belly region.   Tummy tucks may be sought due to age related sagging, naturally loose skin, significant weight changes and due to stretching caused by child birth.  A tummy tuck can dramatically alter the appearance of the midriff.

Lifts

There are many kinds of lifts that target specific regions of the body.   Breast lifts, face lifts, neck lifts and chin lifts are also common procedures.  A lift is generally done to create tighter, smoother, and younger looking skin by bringing it closer to the underlying musculature and removing extra fat deposits and surface skin in the target region.

Plastic Surgery

Cosmetic surgerical procedures are also known as plastic surgery.  There are a wide range of plastic surgery treatment options available.

Price of Cosmetic Surgery

Now that you are familiarized with the major types of cosmetic surgery, its time to discuss the price.  Cosmetic surgery is generally considered elective surgery and is usually not covered under insurance premiums.   Several countries, notably Costa Rica, Thailand and India have a booming market that caters to foriegn tourists.  It is essential that if you are considering saving some cash by travelling overseas to have elective surgery done that you research the clinic or practitioner thoroughly.   While you may have legal recourse in your home country in the event of an error, this may not apply if you are in a foriegn land.   

Generally speaking cosmetic surgery procedure costs vary wildly depending on the complexity of the procedure, the risks involved and the location or even the practitioner that is doing the work.   It may be a good idea to shop around and research your surgeon to see if they have had significant problems with malpractice claims or other reputation issues.  The price of the operation is not the only consideration.  As with all arts, the art of cosmetic surgery has skilled practitioners and those who are less accomplished than their peers.