Unique Plastic Surgery: Groundbreaking New Procedures You May Not Have Heard Of
Nose jobs and breast implants are so 2008! More and more patients are requesting that plastic surgeons get creative and perform increasingly innovative (and in some cases just plain bizarre) cosmetic procedures. The trend for individualized plastic surgery seems likely to increase in the New Year as more techniques and knowledge becomes available. Here is just a small sampling of some groundbreaking new procedures.
1. Abdominal Etching
This procedure was first performed in the 1990's but better techniques have renewed patient's interest. During this procedure, a cannula is inserted into the abdominal fat. The surgeon selectively sucks out fat to create the appearance of defined abs, creating a more contoured and chiseled physique. This cosmetic surgery is only suitable for those that are already in fair shape and with one to two inches of excess abdominal fat.
2. Toe Shortening or Lengthening
This procedure often raises more than a few eyebrows. For some, toes that are abnormally long can cause physical discomfort, harming joints and making walking or other physical activities difficult. Others simply find the length of their toes aesthetically displeasing and may even feel embarrassed by their appearance. In either case, a plastic surgeon can effectively correct the toes by either removing some bone to shorten or adding a metal screw to lengthen.
3. Dimple Creation
You know those cute little indentations that some people get at the corners of their mouth when they smile? Now plastic surgeons have developed a technique to bless anyone with dimples. Dimple creation involves excising a small hole on the inside of the cheek to create a depression which becomes visible when the patient is smiling.
4. Belly Button Surgery
Few people give much thought to the appearance of their navel, except perhaps those who have "outties" or an abnormality. The skin around the navel will be cut and then re-sutured to give the desired appearance. It also helps to give the abdomen a more sloped and contoured appearance.
5. Boob Jab
Primarily available overseas, the boob jab is a form of breast enlargement and lift without implants, scars, or incisions. It sounds like a miracle, but this procedure still not available in the United States. An injectable filler is used to increase breast volume by a cup size and give a subtle lift. The filler will absorb back into the body over the course of one to two years at which point the procedure would need to be performed again.
There are many illegitimate plastic surgeons that make false claims and operate under unlawful circumstances. It is important to research potential cosmetic surgeons and choose one that is board-certified. It is also important to research available procedures, as many are available overseas, but are illegal in the United States.
Always exercise caution and have reasonable expectations of what is possible and of the limitations of plastic surgery. When traveling overseas for cosmetic surgery, check the surgeon's credentials, the facility, and speak with former patients who have undergone similar treatments.
1. Abdominal Etching
This procedure was first performed in the 1990's but better techniques have renewed patient's interest. During this procedure, a cannula is inserted into the abdominal fat. The surgeon selectively sucks out fat to create the appearance of defined abs, creating a more contoured and chiseled physique. This cosmetic surgery is only suitable for those that are already in fair shape and with one to two inches of excess abdominal fat.
2. Toe Shortening or Lengthening
This procedure often raises more than a few eyebrows. For some, toes that are abnormally long can cause physical discomfort, harming joints and making walking or other physical activities difficult. Others simply find the length of their toes aesthetically displeasing and may even feel embarrassed by their appearance. In either case, a plastic surgeon can effectively correct the toes by either removing some bone to shorten or adding a metal screw to lengthen.
3. Dimple Creation
You know those cute little indentations that some people get at the corners of their mouth when they smile? Now plastic surgeons have developed a technique to bless anyone with dimples. Dimple creation involves excising a small hole on the inside of the cheek to create a depression which becomes visible when the patient is smiling.
4. Belly Button Surgery
Few people give much thought to the appearance of their navel, except perhaps those who have "outties" or an abnormality. The skin around the navel will be cut and then re-sutured to give the desired appearance. It also helps to give the abdomen a more sloped and contoured appearance.
5. Boob Jab
Primarily available overseas, the boob jab is a form of breast enlargement and lift without implants, scars, or incisions. It sounds like a miracle, but this procedure still not available in the United States. An injectable filler is used to increase breast volume by a cup size and give a subtle lift. The filler will absorb back into the body over the course of one to two years at which point the procedure would need to be performed again.
There are many illegitimate plastic surgeons that make false claims and operate under unlawful circumstances. It is important to research potential cosmetic surgeons and choose one that is board-certified. It is also important to research available procedures, as many are available overseas, but are illegal in the United States.
Always exercise caution and have reasonable expectations of what is possible and of the limitations of plastic surgery. When traveling overseas for cosmetic surgery, check the surgeon's credentials, the facility, and speak with former patients who have undergone similar treatments.
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