Cosmetic Surgery - Boon and bane for the modern world

The new aesthetic - cosmetic is a statement that rings true in our present world. Most people today focus on the external beauty of an individual often making unwarranted assumptions about their capability and character. This focus on external beauty is being driven by the cosmetic industry which only seeks to increase its profitability by aggressively advertising a particular concept of physical perfection - be it body, skin, hair or nails.

As a result of these clever advertising strategies, many people are now focusing on getting the perfect look for themselves, either by extensively using cosmetics or by undergoing invasive cosmetic procedures. This media hype about perfect external beauty has resulted in huge demand for cosmetic surgery making it easily available to all.

As with any surgery, cosmetic surgery patients should be aware of the health hazards of undergoing these procedures and should be aware of the DLA requirements in case they need to claim an allowance after the procedure. Though most of the surgeries which are done by experts become successful, some patients end up getting a bad deal. In case of any setback after the surgery the patient should call up the DLA contact number for what they can avail.

Here's a list of the most popular cosmetic procedures with their own pros and cons

Liposuction

Patients who opt to have liposuction done are usually overweight individuals who are looking to lead healthier lives. The procedure involves removing the fat in specific areas of the patient's body such as the stomach, thighs and arms. Patients who undergo liposuction immediately lose a major part of their weight which is a positive sign for their road to self esteem and recovery.

Things that a patient willing to undergo liposuction should be aware of are

1. Fat cells in the operated area are not completely taken out.
2. If weight is regained, the patient starts to accumulate fat in other parts of the body where previously there wasn't fat buildup like upper arms and back.

Rhinoplasty

Many people often talk about how big or unshapely their nose is. This is an often heard statement which is why rhinoplasty is the most popular cosmetic procedure in the world. With rhinoplasty the patient can immediately see the desired change in his face since the nose is the most prominent feature for anyone.

But before undergoing the procedure the patient should understand that

1. Any mistake during the procedure may cause the patient to have an undesirable face which is highly depressing.
2. After surgery the patient often notices that the other parts of the face appear odd when compared to the nose creating emotional disturbance for the patient.

Botox

Botox injections are very popular among middle aged individuals as they remove wrinkles and laugh lines on the face, making the individual appear younger instantly. Visibly smooth wrinkle free skin is experienced by patients after their treatment which is the reason for the popularity of Botox.

Before opting for a Botox session it is crucial to keep these adverse effects in mind

1. Though widely used botox injections can cause some facial nerves to become permanently paralyzed making the patient lose proper functioning of the face.
2. The puffiness and skin irritation that the patient suffers after getting a botox injection is emotionally damaging as it often leaves the patient depressed.