Breast augmentation has remained one of the most popular and requested cosmetic procedures. Transforming what can be a particularly sensitive area for many individuals looking to reshape and resize their breasts, this procedure can have a dramatic effect on improving the self-confidence and self-esteem of patients in everyday life.
Breast augmentation or “boob jobs” as they are often known, have been among the most popular cosmetic procedures for decades. But this begs the question, what are the most popular surgeries being requested right now?
Breast Augmentation
So, as we’ve already mentioned, breast lifts and surgeries are extremely popular as procedures designed to increase in size, re-shape, uplift or reduce the breasts. With good outcomes, immediate results and shorter recovery times, it is a popular procedure for women unhappy with the size of their breasts or requiring a lift and reshape following pregnancy or aging.
There are options for non-surgical breast lift at Centre for Surgery, but for longer-lasting results which meet expectations, surgical breast augmentation remains the most popular treatment option.
Eyelid Surgery
Blepharoplasty refers to the type of eyelid surgery designed to help reduce the appearance of hooded and drooping eyes or eye bags. The procedure removes excess skin or fat from the eyelid to help open up the eyes in appearance. Although often performed for aesthetic reasons due to the effect of age, it can also be necessary in cases where heavily hooded eyelids are affecting the quality of a patient’s vision – such as ptosis.
Demand for facial cosmetic procedures increased following the Covid pandemic and eyelid surgery is just one of the treatments that has increased in popularity – along with face-lifts and rhinoplasty.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty – or a nose job – is another facial procedure that has been boosted in popularity during Covid. Although the trend for facial procedures has been linked to the prevalence of virtual meeting platforms over the course of lockdowns, rhinoplasty has been a mainstay of the cosmetic industry for decades. The procedure is generally used to alter the shape or size of a nose for aesthetic reasons, however, some cases are to correct medical issues such as a deviated septum or repairing damage from previous injuries like a broken nose.
Body-Shaping
Another impact of the Covid pandemic has been a rise in requests for body-shaping and contouring procedures. This has largely been attributed to weight gain people experienced during the frequent Covid lockdowns where access to sport and exercise was limited. Liposuction procedures designed to remove fat, fat transfers and CoolSculpting body contouring treatments have been on the rise since the first lockdowns of 2020.
Face Lifts
As with other facial procedures such as rhinoplasty and eyelid surgery, face lifts have seen a surge in popularity following the Covid pandemic as people look to turn back the time with partial or full face treatments. Face lifts have always been a strong choice amongst older patients looking for a more youthful and fresher visage. A good facelift should be almost unnoticeable with the results lasting for ten years if performed by a skilled surgeon. As with other facial procedures gaining popularity during the pandemic, face lifts are likely to have been boosted by the number of people engaging in virtual meetings during the pandemic.
There has been a recent trend in facial surgery to engage in more preventative treatments to help remain youthful for longer. Mini facelifts in younger patients are on the rise as well as the use of aesthetic treatments and injectables such as botox and dermal fillers. The idea being that by tackling the aging process at a younger age, it can help provide a form of damage limitation when it comes to staving off the need for more dramatic procedures as we age.