Cosmetic surgery deals with surgical intervention. It is intended to bring changes in the natural appearance of any physical part of the body. Today, with a whopping amount of 15.1 million cosmetic procedures being carried out in the country each year, its popularity knows no bounds. The procedures may vary as each part of the body functions differently. While there are several procedures, the most popular ones are:

1. Hair transplantation
One of the major issues that inflict almost every individual at some stage of their lives is hair loss. There are a large number of people that resolve the issue of hair loss through cosmetic surgery as it has effective results. This procedure involves grafting tiny hair follicles from areas on your head with denser hair growth (back of the scalp) to areas suffering from loss of hair. Minute incisions are made to carry out this process. People generally avail several sessions to achieve the desired results. In about 6 weeks, the transplanted hair falls out and new hair appears in its place about 3 months later.

2. Liposuction
Although liposuction is known as a weight-reduction technique, it is not true. This practice involves using thin cannulas or hollow metal tubes to suck fat using a vacuum mechanism. Fat from body parts that are usually done away with are the thighs, buttocks, abdomen, and hips. It is also used for male breast reduction.

Liposuction is not a recommended method of weight reduction because it involves certain complications. Hematoma or accumulation of blood under the skin, allergic reactions, and infections are some of them. Sometimes, it could also have unsatisfactory results.

3. Buttock augmentation
As the term denotes, this surgery aims at making the buttocks appear larger. This process involves either grafting fat from another part of the body using liposuction or with silicone implants. The former process is also known as a Brazilian butt lift.

4. Rhinoplasty
Also known as a nose job, this surgery involves reshaping the nose to either improve the appearance or any breathing anomalies. Reshaping is done to the tip of the bony hump up to the upper part. Any small incisions made are mostly well-hidden inside the nostrils.

5. Breast Surgery
There are two variants of this surgery: breast enlargement and breast reduction. The former is mainly concerned with improving the look and esteem of a woman; whereas, the reduction is sometimes done to reduce discomfort or even reduce the risk of breast cancer in women.

Today, as more individuals are turning self-conscious, the demand for cosmetic surgery is increasing. However, a healthy consultation with the surgeon before the procedure is necessary. It is important to learn the pros and cons before undergoing any cosmetic surgery procedure.