What is cosmetic surgery

Cosmetic surgery is where a person chooses to have an operation, or invasive medical

procedure, to change their physical appearance for cosmetic rather than medical reasons.

Non-surgical cosmetic procedures, such as Botox and dermal fillers - typically used to relax or
fill crease lines - do not involve surgery.

Benefits of Cosmetic Surgery

Enhanced Appearance

The first and main benefit of cosmetic surgery is that it helps to align your natural appearance
with your desired appearance. If you want to undergo cosmetic surgery, it’s reasonable to
assume that you are unhappy with some aspect(s) of your appearance, and you desperately
want to change it. Once you do it, your appearance will change forever – resulting in an
improved version of yourself.

Improved Physical Health

Another advantage of cosmetic surgery procedure is that in some cases it can enhance your
physical health. For example, a rhinoplasty surgery, not only will enhance the look and shape of
your nose but may also help with respiratory issues that you may have.

The same goes with liposuction – allowing patients who undergo this surgery to be more
physically active after its completion. This, therefore, reduces the chances of developing issues
such as an increased blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes.

Improved Confidence

By fixing and altering your appearance to suit your wishes, you will automatically have an
improved self-esteem. This does wonders for your social life and your mental health. Being
confident in the way you look makes you feel better in all aspects of life. Gone are the days of
insecurities about your physical appearance. This is one of the greatest benefits of cosmetic
surgery for many patients who have lived their whole life unhappy with their exterior.

Psychological Benefits

The previous point briefly touches on the suggestion that cosmetic surgery has psychological
benefits. You are more inclined to socialise due to your improved state of mind regarding how
you feel towards yourself. Some people who are unsatisfied with their looks frequently struggle
with anxiety and depression, which are both mental health problems. However, more often
than not, these problems reduce or even disappear completely after cosmetic surgery
procedures. This is a huge bonus for many and is what encourages them to proceed with
surgery. The positive psychological outcomes are worth it.

Pain is Over Estimated 

Many people who consider cosmetic surgery are hesitant because of the fear of the ‘extreme
pain’ that is often associated with cosmetic surgery. While cosmetic surgery is not painless, it is
not as painful as it is believed to be. This is true now more than ever because of the recent and
ongoing advances in technology. The procedures have been improved to reduce the feelings of
pain – bringing a feeling of reassurance to many.

Permanent Results

Another key advantage to cosmetic surgery is that it produces results which often last a long
time or are permanent. This relieves any sort of worries of getting your ‘undesired’ looks back.
However, you must keep in mind that you have to look after yourself after the procedures in
order to make them more long-lasting. For example, if you undergo a tummy tuck surgery – it’s
high advised that you stick to a healthy and active lifestyle to maintain your results.

Easily Accessible

With more and more individual opting for cosmetic surgery, there are now many clinics that
offer these services. So, this means that it is relatively easy to find somewhere to do your
procedure. Also, if you don’t want to do your surgery in the UK, there are many clinics aboard
that you can easily access too. This is also known as ‘cosmetic tourism’ and has been on the rise
in recent years.