Does Plastic Surgery Leave Scars?

The popularity of cosmetic surgery procedures is growing by the day and a question that is often asked is: does plastic surgery leave scars? As with any other surgery, plastic surgery does result in scars. If you are going in for plastic surgery, make sure it is done in an established plastic surgery center. This would ensure the least side effects. A reputable facility would be equipped with the latest modalities that their skilled and experienced plastic surgeons use to ensure that scarring is minimal. Cosmetic Plastic Surgery with Minimal or Invisible Scarring Modern cosmetic surgery treatment is minimally invasive and involves only tiny incisions. A skilled plastic surgeon can perform various aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the face and body as a way that the scars are hardly evident. Incisions are placed in a way that they are hardly noticeable. Some popular plastic surgery procedures for which the scars are minimal or not visible are: • Rhinoplasty: In closed and open rhinoplasty, the incisions are generally placed inside the nasal cavity. If they are made under the nasal septum (the wall dividing the cavity), the surgeon ensures that are invisible. • Blepharoplasty: In the case of eyelid surgery, excess fat and skin are removed from the area to give you a rejuvenated look. In lower lid treatment, the incision is placed along the line of the lower lashes so that it is not visible. For the upper lid, the surgeon places the incision on the crease of the lid and sutures them. The fine stitches dissolve by themselves and the area heals soon without leaving visible marks. • Breast enhancement: With breast enhancement using implants, incisions can be placed in one of the following ways: in the crease under the breast, through the areola, through the armpit, or through the belly button. Trans Umbilical Breast Augmentation (T.U.B.A.) that involves a small incision in the bellybutton eliminates the chances of scars on the breasts. • Brow lift: A brow lift involves the insertion of a surgical telescope (endoscopy) to perform the procedure to lift the eyebrows. As the incisions are tiny in this cosmetic surgery procedure, the scars, if any, are hardly visible. Cosmetic Plastic Surgery with Liposuction for Excellent Results Minimally invasive laser-assisted as well as ultrasound liposuction can offer excellent results to remove excess from various areas of the body such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, knees, buttocks, male breasts, arms, flanks, calves, and jowls. Multiple areas can be treated at the same time. With advanced modalities like UltraSound and BodyTiteTM, the incisions are so tiny that they are invisible. Talk to Your Plastic Surgeon Though most modern techniques assure minimal scarring, it is usually listed as one of the risks involved in plastic surgery. So discuss things with your surgeon and feel free to ask the inevitable question: does plastic surgery leave scars? If you have had previous surgery and faced any problems of scarring, make sure to inform your surgeon about this. A good plastic surgeon will explain all your risks and options and help you make the right decision.