The plastic surgery market is growing at an impressive rate. There is a greater demand for minimally invasive surgeries using innovative technology.
Cosmetic surgery is becoming increasingly popular all over the world, from breast augmentation to facelift procedures. In fact, the plastic surgery market is projected to reach a whopping $66.96 billion by 2026 – according to Fortune Business Insights.
Technology has played a major role in the advancement of plastic surgery. Let’s take a closer look at the most popular procedures and the devices used to perform them.
Laser procedures
Hybrid fractional laser technology has changed the game for laser treatment. You can now have laser skin resurfacing treatments without the lengthy healing time. The new lasers combine ablative and non-ablative wavelengths to improve the skin on numerous levels. You can have fantastic results with a fraction of the healing time. Win, win!
Fat grafting techniques
Fat grafting procedures remove fat from one area and place it in another. You can make one area of your body slimmer and another curvier. It’s basically an all-natural filler made by your own body. When fat grafting was first performed, a much lower percentage of fat “took”. Medical professionals were still learning how to make the procedure as effective as possible. These days, fat grafting is far more advanced, and the results are phenomenal.
The Brazilian Butt Lift
The BBL takes fat from one area of your body and injects it into your gluteal region. The aim is to give you a larger bottom that resembles the likes of Kim Kardashian. However, the BBL quickly became a dangerous cosmetic procedure. Unqualified providers offered the procedure, and many did not have the surgical expertise to perform it correctly. There are many safety warnings around the BBL today.
Fat freezing
In 2010, the FDA approved the CoolSculpting Device for non-surgical fat reduction. The device ‘freezes’ fat and subtly trims the body. Its official name is cryolipolysis.
So, what can we expect to see in the future?
The cosmetic surgery market shows no sign of slowing down. Tissue engineering will continue to develop and revolutionise the industry. Furthermore, 3D printing is likely to become more realistic and efficient. In future years, we might see surgeons printing tissue for plastic surgery procedures.
Plastic surgery covers reconstructive procedures to chin augmentation. Always do your research and talk to your doctor before getting a cosmetic procedure.
