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Plastic Surgery Today
Plastic surgery has become a part of our everyday culture. Before, people actually didn't consider having plastic surgery.

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Some felt plastic surgery was for the rich, and some believed it was only for exotic entertainers. Then some people felt that by having plastic surgery they would look “fake" and not look like a real person. In the past few years, there have been major advancements in the field of plastic surgery as far as equipment, techniques and materials used. Also the quality and quantity of the plastic surgeons themselves have increased over the years. Now in today's world, plastic surgery is performed on all sorts of individuals on various areas of the body. There are some people who believe that plastic surgeons can be found only in Beverly Hills. Not true, they can be found all over the United States and all over the world.

In the early ages of plastic surgery, this sort of practice was not highly regarded. In fact, for a time it was forbidden to perform reconstructive surgery. Read more in “The History of Plastic Surgery". Now in today's world, plastic surgery is seen everywhere. From celebrities to the average person, it seems that many people are undergoing plastic surgery. The numbers of people that undergo plastic surgery increase every year. There are even television specials and there is even a weekly show, “Extreme Makeover," that showcases individuals undergoing a complete transformation through a variety of plastic surgery procedures.

Probably the most popular plastic surgery procedures today are liposuction, breast augmentation, face lift and rhinoplasty (also known as a nose job). Liposuction helps remove unwanted fat from people's bodies. Breast augmentation enhances the size and shape of a woman's breast. A face lift helps turn back the clock on people's faces. And a rhinoplasty shapes a person's nose to a more appealing shape. All of these are designed to help improve a patient's appearance. A good candidate for these procedures is one looking for an improvement, not necessarily perfection.

Go To: http://www.plasticsurgery.com/procedures/default.htm to view a listing of the various plastic surgery procedures that are performed today.

Some of these plastic surgery procedures have sparked some controversy over the years, but none more than breast augmentation. In the news today, the biggest story on plastic surgery involves the use of silicone gel-filled implants. There are quite a few women that support and those who criticize the use of these types of implants. Supporters of the implants feel that silicone-gel provides a more life-like feel to them. Then those against the use of silicone-gel feel that they cause health problems within patients. Currently the FDA does not approve the use of silicone-gel implants, with the exception of certain cases. Silicone gel-filled implants are used in other countries. Currently, there are companies such as INAMED that are pursuing to have their brand of silicone gel-filled implant marketed in the U.S.

Today plastic surgery has become just as common as any medical procedure. Some doctors help patients feel better by curing their illnesses. Then there are some doctors that help patients feel better by improving their appearance. The amount of procedures performed each year keeps rising. Plus with the advancements of plastic surgery, these numbers will continue to grow.