Plastic Surgery – Do You Need It?
By Alan Ross

Very close to 11.9 million underwent cosmetic, both surgical
and non surgical, procedures last year. The figure stands at
1,425,900 for the top 5 surgical procedures. Even the trend
lines show that there has been a continuous growth in the
plastic surgeries performed in the last 7-8 years. The figure
stands at over 8 million for all plastic surgeries put together.

Why Is Plastic Surgery Gaining Popularity
A brief look into what plastic surgery can do, should explain
its popularity. Principally, there are two classes of plastic
surgeries.

1. Reconstructive surgery, which helps cover-up destructive
effects of diseases and accidents in addition to traumas,
surgeries etc include tissue transplantation like bone, muscle
and skin. Common of these types of surgeries are breast
reconstruction, contracture surgery for burn injuries, cleft
surgery on lip and palate. To give you an idea, breast reduction
and lip reconstruction costs you between $1,700 and $5,500.

2. Cosmetic surgery, whose popularity as depicted by the 11.9
million people, is a major route for personal enhancement. As
the name suggests, the procedure aims to enhance the cosmetic
appearance. Top cosmetic surgeries in demand are mammaplasty or
breast augmentation which is different from mastopexy which is
breast lifiting. Other most popular cosmetic surgeries in the
list are tummy tuck, buttock augmentation, liposuction,
rhinoplasty (nose job) etc.

Are Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery the Same?
Any doctor is legally allowed to do a cosmetic surgery but not
plastic surgery. Critics are up in demands that the two be
legally distinguished as cosmetic surgery is not recognized by
the American Board of Medical Specialties. It is true that those
who have not undergone the statutory 5-7 years of residency
training or more in surgery are reinventing themselves as
‘cosmetic surgeons’, looking at the lucrative market.

Historical Evolution of Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons cites evidences to
indicate ancient Indian surgeons’ exploitation in the field at
around 800 BC. It was around 19th century that it evolved to its
present form. First American plastic surgeon was Dr. John Peter
Mettauer who performed cleft palate operation in 1827. World War
I had catapulted plastic surgery into a new realm.

The word plastic in plastic surgery may confuse a bit while it
doesn’t use it at all. It is derived from the Greek word
‘plastikos’ which means molding to give shape. Now you know why
the terms plastic and cosmetic surgeries are used
interchangeably.

About the Author: Alan Ross is a regular article contributor on
many topics. Be sure to visit
http://www.plasticsurgeryforyou.info and his other website
http://www.anti-aging-foryou.info for more information.

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