Most Popular Plastic Surgery Procedures in the World

It used to be that only celebrities and wealthy housewives underwent cosmetic surgery… but not anymore! Today people of all ages, backgrounds, and income-levels are going under the knife to enhance their looks. Plastic surgery is a booming industry with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Below is a list of the top 10 plastic surgery procedures, compiled by PlasticSurgerySpot.com using statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

1. Liposuction

This popular procedures is used to remove excess fat from the body, neck, and chin. When done right the results are impressive, when done wrong lumps can occur.

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2. Breast Implants

A larger breast size is desired by many woman. This is accomplished using either saline or silicone breast implants.

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3. Cosmetic Eye Surgery

  This anti-wrinkle procedure helps to minimize the appearance of aging skin around the eyes. Both upper and lower eye lifts are a popular procedure for the baby boomer generation.

4. Tummy Tucks

Tummy tuck surgery or called “abdominoplasty”. Those who have redundant abdominal skin and muscle relaxation resulting in bulging of the abdomen, even if they don't have too much fat, need to have a major operation called the "Tummy Tuck" to cut out excess skin and tighten the muscle. 

5. Breast Reduction

Breast reduction is a common surgical procedure. It is done to decrease the size of one or both breasts. While more common in women, this procedure can also be done in men.

6. Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty , also called plastic surgery of the nose or a "nose job," is a very popular procedure that can make profound differences not only in the balance of facial features, but also in a person’s self-esteem. The aesthetic improvements that a rhinoplasty surgeon can make include decreasing or increasing the size of the nose, altering the tip or bridge of the nose, and narrowing or changing the shape of the nostrils

7. Face Lifts

  For this wishing to pull the skin tighter to minimize wrinkles, a face lift is performed. Often times cheek implants or another form of cheek augmentation is done in conjunction with this anti-wrinkle procedure.

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8. Breast Lift

Mastopexy or breast lift surgery refers to a group of elective surgical operations designed to lift or change the shape of a person's breasts. Mastopexy may involve repositioning the areola and nipple, as well as lifting the breast tissue and removing skin. Mastopexy may be performed alone, or in combination with placement of breast implants.

 

9. Forehead Lift

This is a less invasive procedure than a face lift. A forehead lift is done for those that only want to target the forehead.

10. Male Breast Reduction

This is an extremely popular procedure for males. Some develop fatty deposits in their breasts or hormonal imbalances trigger the abnormal creation of breast tissue. Either way, this procedure corrects the problem.