There is a lot of debate in society about women and cosmetic surgery. While it is true that nobody should change their external appearance to fit society’s norms, it is also true that women should be able to do what they want without being shamed for it. There are a lot of procedures that are popular not only for aesthetic reasons but also for functional reasons that help better the quality of life. Here are some of the most popular cosmetic surgeries among women.

• Liposuction

Liposuction technically means the extraction of fats from specific areas of the body. This procedure is of two types i.e. tumescent liposuction and Ultrasonic-Assisted Liposuction (UAL). In tumescent liposuction, the area to be treated is injected with a saline solution, which is then extracted out along with the fats. While in UAL, ultrasonic energy is used to melt fat molecules, which are then extracted out of the body.

• Dermabrasion

This method is used to obtain younger and smoother looking skin. This method involves scraping the upper layers of the skin using specialized tools. Upon healing, the layer of skin that is now at the top is smoother and younger than the older one. This technique is used to heal acne scars, sun damage, or wrinkles on the skin.

• Breast augmentation

Breast augmentation is a broad category under which several procedures are classified and can be carried out to enlarge breasts, make them symmetrical, replace missing breasts, or even insert silicone implants. This procedure is particularly popular among women who have had a mastectomy as a part of their battle with breast cancer.

• Rhinoplasty

A surgery done to reshape or fix the appearance of a nose is known as rhinoplasty. The shape of one’s nose can make or break one’s appearance and can have a direct effect on someone’s confidence and the way they look at themselves. Due to this, most people get rhinoplasty for aesthetic reasons. However, it is also done to reverse birth defects, cure breathing problems due to the shape of the nose, or to reverse an injury.

• Tummy tuck

Used particularly to alter the shape of the abdomen, an abdominoplasty or more popularly known as the ‘tummy tuck’ is a surgical procedure that is popular amongst women. It reduces the appearance of saggy skin or excess fat that gets accumulated in the tummy area.

• Hair transplant

This procedure is especially popular among women who suffer from alopecia or thinning hair which may be due to a variety of reasons. In this procedure, hair fragments from areas with healthy growth are moved to follicles that have less or damaged growth.