WNKY NEWS 40 Health Report: Exploring Plastic Surgery

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you’ve ever thought about changing your appearance, you may have thought about plastic surgery.

And, you wouldn’t be alone…according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, liposuction–the surgical removal of fat from under the skin–is the most popular cosmetic surgery, with nearly 400,000 procedures last year. Breast augmentation and tummy tucks round out the top three procedures.

But, there are other, more visible procedures people sometimes pursue.

Dr. Salim Saba, a Board-Certified plastic surgeon with Graves Gilbert Clinic says surgeries like face lifts or rhinoplasties-which is surgery on the nose-can boost a person’s confidence. He says facelifts have gained new popularity recently, likely due to the rise in pictures being taken and posted on social media.

But it’s important to have realistic expectations if you’re considering enhancing the way you look. And that’s a conversation to have with your plastic surgeon.