Six Tech Advancements in the Plastic Surgery Industry

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Looking to go under the knife soon? Here are six advancements that are leading more people to consider plastic surgery.

The plastic surgery industry has been booming due to recent technical advancements. The push is now for less invasive and quicker procedures. Here are six advancements that are leading more people to consider plastic surgery.

1.     Fat grafting

Fat grafting is an old technique that has seen radical changes in recent years. The idea is to augment areas that lack volume using natural fat found in the body. It offers a natural appearance after injection. Recent injection techniques prepare the fat more quickly to contour the body without extra chemicals.

2.     Gummy bear breast implants

In an effort to make breast implants look more natural, different types of cohesive gel implants have been tried and tested. One of the most natural looking techniques is that of gummy bear implants. They use the idea of the stable implant shapes from silicone to contour and shape breasts as naturally as possible.

3.     Ultrasonic liposuction

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Ultrasonic liposuction essentially "melts" fat to remove it from the body. The technique is more commonly used in areas that are more fibrous such as the back or hip area. These areas work better when working with heat. The ultrasonic device is also used to clean up fat around tissues that are more stubborn for invasive liposuction procedures.

4.     Endoscopic facial surgery

An endoscopic face lift uses a small endoscope to provide more agile maneuvering for the surgeon in repositioning tissue. The endoscope reduces scarring and incision marks by allowing entry in the hairline.

5.     Radio frequency face lift

RF or radio frequency face lifts us a slightly less invasive procedure for patients that do not want to consider laser or endoscopic treatments. It is primarily used for tissue tightening and can stimulate subcutaneous fat. This stimulation is what allows for minor sculpting and cellulite management in patients that have tried other resurfacing techniques.

6.     Fractional laser resurfacing

One of the least invasive instruments in plastic surgery is the laser. Laser resurfacing treats very small portions of skin at a time to remove damaged skin and allow softer skin to regrow. It can take longer than other forms of treatment and have specific post-care instructions to help the skin heal. However, it is often used to stimulate growth of new skin cells and collagen.

The field of plastic surgery will continue to grow in creating highly efficient procedures. The future represents less pain and more value gained in the plastic surgery industry.

By Kara Masterson

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