Date Added: July 27, 2008 07:07:37 AM

1. Breast Enlargement

Many women choose to have breast enlargement in order to boost their self esteem. The opportunity to regain a more youthful profile, and get increased confidence both have an impact on the ability of a person to enjoy their life to the full.

There are a number of reasons why a person may choose to have breast enlargement, and many women find that following on from pregnancy their body looses some of its youthful vigour – particularly if they have breast fed.  The hormonal changes post partum can also have an effect on the size and firmness of breast tissue.

A variety of different implants are available to create the most natural and pleasing look for each person, and these can be inserted in a number of different ways depending on the needs of the individual.  You should discuss the effects that you want from the breast enlargement with the surgeon prior to the procedure being carried out, and always remember that the implants you are shown will look much larger once they are inside the body.

2. Liposuction

Liposuction is now one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedures in the world.  Essentially, it is the removal of fat from under the skin using a hollow tube.  While it is commonly thought of as a means to loosing weight, in most cases it is simply used on fairly small areas and has a fairly pronounced effect.

If a person has already followed a long term weight loss diet, and simply needs a little push to get the final results they want, it can have a really positive effect. Some people choose to combine it with other procedures to tighten the skin in the area being targeted.

3. Face Lifts

The main purpose of a face lift is to help people recapture a younger appearance through tightening the facial skin to remove wrinkles. In the past a face lift often caused a pulled back appearance to be created, however modern procedures can be combined with skin smoothing techniques to have a much more subtle and pleasing effect.  

The procedure is most popular with people moving into their 50s or 60s as they are in greatest need of skin tightening. In most cases, the operation can make a person look five to ten years younger.

In many cases, the basic face lift is combined with a neck lift and eye back removal (blepharoplasty) in order to give a more pronounced and convincing effect, and many surgeons also recommend the use of fillers to plump out the cheeks.

4. Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck is often performed on people who have lost weight and find themselves with stretched skin over their stomach. The procedure is popular with women after pregnancy who want to regain their previous shape.

The operation is relatively straightforward, and is considered fairly low risk.  The surgeon will discuss how much tissue you want to have removed and then cut away the excess skin before stitching it back together.  Scarring is fairly minimal, although people who have the procedure will need to spend about six weeks recovering fully.

5. Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)

Aside from its use to correct an injury rhinoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures currently carried out. It has an immediate effect on appearance, and once the swelling has reduced, the results are quite apparent, and pleasing to the eye.

It is a complex procedure that has pitfalls, but a good surgeon can create a positive result that combines aesthetic ideals with the necessary function of the nose.  Normally the cartilage is reshaped by scraping it away, and in some cases, the surgeon will also recommend that the chin is augmented at the same time to create a more balanced appearance.