Cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery (pronunciation: /kɒzˈmɛtɪk ˈsɜːdʒəri/) is a type of plastic surgery that aims to improve a person's appearance, but it should be approached with caution.
Etymology
The term "cosmetic surgery" comes from the Greek word "kosmetikos", meaning "skilled in adornment or arrangement", and the Latin word "chirurgia", meaning "hand work".
Definition
Cosmetic surgery is a unique discipline of medicine focused on enhancing appearance through surgical and medical techniques. It can be performed on all areas of the head, neck, and body. Because treated areas function properly but lack aesthetic appeal, cosmetic surgery is elective.
Types of Cosmetic Surgery
There are many types of cosmetic surgery, including but not limited to:
- Rhinoplasty: Also known as a "nose job," this procedure reshapes the nose to improve its appearance or function.
- Breast augmentation: This procedure increases the size or changes the shape of the breasts.
- Liposuction: This procedure removes excess fat deposits to reshape specific areas of the body.
- Abdominoplasty: Also known as a "tummy tuck," this procedure removes excess fat and skin from the abdomen.
- Blepharoplasty: Also known as "eyelid surgery," this procedure corrects drooping upper lids and puffy bags below the eyes.
Risks and Complications
Like any surgery, cosmetic surgery has risks and potential complications. These may include infection, scarring, anesthesia risks, hematoma, seroma, nerve damage, and dissatisfaction with the results.
Related Terms
- Plastic surgery: A surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be divided into two main categories: reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery.
- Reconstructive surgery: A type of plastic surgery performed to correct functional impairments caused by burns, traumatic injuries, congenital abnormalities, infection, tumors, or disease.
- Aesthetic surgery: Another term for cosmetic surgery, emphasizing the enhancement of appearance through surgical and medical techniques.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cosmetic surgery
- Wikipedia's article - Cosmetic surgery
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