Video conferencing tools like Zoom and social media applications like Instagram have increased the number of times people see each other. Further, these applications typically focus on one’s face, making more people conscious of their appearance. More people today are comfortable changing their facial appearance to look better as they engage with one another through these technologies. Another trend on the rise is the prevalence of facial cosmetic surgery. Some popular facial cosmetic surgeries include the following.
Facelift
A facelift is a procedure that tightens sagging and loose facial skin, usually around the jawline and neck area. It also addresses deep wrinkles that form due to aging. A facelift targets the fatty areas of the skin and removes excessive fat. Doctors will also identify loose muscles on the skin and correct any sagging that comes as a consequence. Facelifts typically work for people who are in their 60s.
Laser Resurfacing
As a person ages, their skin is exposed to acne, sun damage, and aging. They can develop irregular pigmentation or scarring because of these exposures. Laser resurfacing addresses the problems that a facelift cannot solve. However, laser resurfacing may be better for people in their late 30s or 40s.
Endoscopic Brow Lifts
Another popular facial cosmetic surgery is endoscopic browlifts. A person’s eyebrows can become droopy as they age. Other physical changes that can warrant a brow lift are a receding hairline and the development of creases on one’s forehead. Simply put, browlifts are the process of lifting the brows.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is another common facial cosmetic surgery. Rhinoplasty is the reshaping of the nose in a surgical setting. A surgeon typically changes the size or shape of a patient’s nose to elevate their appearance. The procedure balances and adds symmetry between the nose and other facial features.
Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty is the scientific name for eyelid surgery. A person’s eyes are also crucial markers of their facial appearance. They may find the skin around their eyelids sagging or puffing up as they age. These changes lead to excess and strange folds, changing their appearance. Eyelid surgery also targets eyebags, fatty deposits around the eyelids, and wrinkles around the eye.
Otoplasty
Otoplasty is a cosmetic ear surgery that changes the shape and size of one’s ear. Some people may be uncomfortable with how far their ear is from their head or have misshapen ear lobes due to congenital disabilities or injury. Otoplasties are an effective surgical intervention through which people elevate their appearance.
Facial Implants
Facial implants refer to silicone or other synthetic materials to further define a patient’s facial features. Facial implants often target the chin, cheeks, and jawlines. However, some surgeons may use other fillers for these parts to achieve the same results.
Buccal Fat Reduction
Another common facial cosmetic procedure is buccal fat reduction. The procedure involves the removal of excess fat around a patient’s cheeks. The surgery is undertaken by people with large fat deposits around their cheeks, making them look chubby. The surgery elevates a patient’s natural facial contours. It also highlights their facial features by making their face slimmer.
Conclusion
Self-perception is an essential predictor of confidence and self-esteem. People are more likely to take proactive social actions when they are confident in their appearance. “Therefore, facial cosmetic surgery will continue to be a highly sought-after medical intervention,” says Dr. Johnny Franco of Austin Plastic Surgeon.