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Most Common Plastic Surgeries for Women

Plastic surgery can make you look and feel better. There are risks and cost involved, but if you have a competent surgeon who is certified and specialized in the surgery you are considering, your results may be very pleasing. In 2009, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, there were close to 10 million surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures performed in the United States. More than 90 percent of these were performed on women.

  1. Breast Augmentation

    • Breast augmentation, also known as augmentation mammaplasty, can help women who are unhappy with the size of their breasts. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, factors such as age, genetics, pregnancy, weight fluctuations and gravity influence overall breast size and shape. During surgery, a pocket formed in the breast tissue is filled with an implant that increases the volume of the breast and restores the breast shape.

    Liposuction

    • Liposuction is the only way for you to instantly reduce fat from one particular part of your body. A small incision is made into your skin and a suction device is inserted into it. The surgeon uses a back-and-forth motion to suck out unwanted fat that is accumulated under the skin. Undergoing liposuction doesn't mean that you cannot gain fat in the area treated because the still-present fat cells can always start growing again.

    Eyelid Surgery

    • Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is another common female surgery. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, there were close to 125,000 women who underwent the procedure in 2009. Eyelid surgery can help you if the skin around your eyes has lost its elasticity and structure because of environmental factors and age. The surgery removes or redistributes excess fat, skin and muscle around the eyes.

    Tummy Tuck

    • A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, removes fat, stretch marks and loose skin from your stomach. The procedure strengthens weak abdominal muscles, giving the appearance that your stomach is flatter and firmer. The vertical abdominals are sutured together before the skin is pulled taut to create a flat waist line. Any excess skin is removed.

    Breast Reduction

    • Breast reduction can help women whose breasts are large compared with their overall body. Large breasts can cause back and neck pain; by undergoing this surgery, these symptoms will subside. Some health insurance providers may cover the surgery because sometimes it's a necessity. During surgery, breast tissue and fat are removed and dissolvable sutures are used to close incisions.

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