Plastic Surgery | Cosmetic Operation

An ever-increasing number of people decide, for different reasons, to undergo cosmetic surgery. When one's external appearance no longer corresponds to the internal image one has of oneself, feelings of self-worth can suffer greatly in some cases. For many people, self-confidence and positive vibrancy are closely connected with a beautiful, harmonious appearance. A person's appearance also plays a substantial role in daily work life. For protection against unavoidable signs of aging or to soften existing signs, plastic surgery is a long-accepted and tested method. In addition to your individual well-being, medical aspects may also speak to plastic surgery, e.g. after accidents, plastic surgery treatments may be medically necessary.

On the following pages you will find comprehensive information on the most common treatments offered by plastic surgery:

• Breast Enhancement | Breast Enlargement
• Breast Lift | Breast Tautening
• Breast Reduction | Breast Reduction
• Buttock Contouring | Posterior Correction
• Calf Enhancement | Calf Modelling
• Cheek Correction | Cheek Modelling
• Chin Correction | Chin Modelling
• Ear Correction | Ear Correction
• Eyelid Correction | Lid Correction
• Face Lift | Facial Tautening
• Hair Transplantation
• Lip Correction | Lip Injection
• Liposuction | Fat Reduction
• Skin Scar Removal
• Spider Vein Treatment
• Thigh Lift 
• Tummy Tuck | Abdominal Lift
• Wrinkle Injections with Tissue Filler

In addition to the other three important divisions of plastic surgery - burn surgery, reconstructive surgery, and hand surgery - we are primarily interested in the possibilities that modern aesthetic plastic surgery has to offer. This concept encompasses all procedures and measures that are undertaken not out of medical necessity or to counteract serious illnesses, but due to the personal wishes on the part of the patient for a more beautiful exterior. In this area, enormous advances have been made in recent years with regard to the types of treatment and operational methods - cosmetic surgery finds itself in a constantly increasing upward trend. A harmonious and attractive appearance can often be achieved through small corrections. The concept of plastic surgery in the literal sense lies at the heart of the goal of "shaping" beauty. Naturally, there is also the possibility of achieving certain effects through the insertion of synthetic implants; however, most of plastic surgery's procedures are conducted using much less intensive methods. A wrinkle injection, for example, lasts only a couple of minutes and is almost painless - indeed, the result is a "shaping" of facial features, which lends a more harmonious appearance.

In all cases, comprehensive consultation and information about the planned course of treatment are indispensable. Therefore, you should not hesitate to thoroughly discuss any questions you may have and to clarify any potential risks in a conversation with your doctor. This includes questions about how closely the results of the treatment can match your wishes and desires. Prior to deciding on an operation, all aspects should be weighed carefully; biocompatibility and other criteria which would rule out particular treatments must be discussed openly. Details and information about the various forms of treatment can be found under the above-listed individual topics.

Please be aware, however, that flymedic cannot replace a personal conversation with your doctor.

Sources:
1 German Association for plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery
2 Professional Gate for plastic and aesthetic surgery