Vasyl Pinchuk: “Top 10 most popular plastic surgeries in Ukraine”.
What plastic surgeries do Ukrainian women most often do? The rating was compiled for Сегодня.Lifestyle by Vasyl Pinchuk, President of the Ukrainian Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.
The popularity of plastic surgery in Ukraine is growing every year. It is no longer a surprise to our women that small flaws in themselves can be easily corrected. In recent years, we have been rapidly moving from the firm belief that “what God has given is what will be” to “there is no limit to perfection.” As the head of the Association of Plastic Surgeons, I have compiled a rating of the ten most popular changes in appearance in Ukraine. These requests are approximately the same every year and I think the trend will continue in the near future.
1. Breast augmentation remains the most popular surgery in Ukraine, and in the world
Here it is worth saying that there are two main approaches. The first is augmentation with implants. The second, which is now actively gaining popularity, is using your own tissues. Each method has its advantages, but there are also disadvantages. In the first case, the increase occurs immediately: on average, girls choose 250-350 gram implants, which is an increase of two sizes. But you need to understand that this material is artificial and there are cases when it does not implant well. Again, there is one more disadvantage: according to statistics, every third or fourth woman experiences repeated surgery to eliminate side effects within 10-15 years. In the second case, fat is taken from other parts of the body, for example, from the abdomen and buttocks, and the desired breast augmentation occurs in a few procedures. They can be done every three months, and the risks of undergoing a second operation are much lower. But there is a danger in this method: if a large amount of fat is injected, it will be very difficult to determine the occurrence of a tumor at an early stage in the case of oncology.
The second place among breast surgeries is a lift. And right behind it in my rating is an augmentation lift.
Many clients come for breast reduction. By the way, in developed civilized countries, this operation is covered by compulsory health insurance. After all, a woman with very large breasts suffers: her spine hurts, lingerie straps cut into her body, and dermatological problems appear under the breasts. That’s why in the West, this operation is paid for on medical grounds to alleviate a woman’s condition. We, of course, still only dream about it.
2. Plastic surgery on the nose (rhinoplasty) is in the second place in my rating
It can be a change in the congenital shape of the nose, which is not liked. But often such an operation is a necessity, since the patient also has difficulty breathing through the nose. Also, some clients come to correct the deformity of the nose after certain injuries. These include road accidents, domestic injuries, and others. By the way, among all plastic surgeries, this one is the most popular among men.
3. Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is in the third place in the ranking
Most often, women ask to correct age-related changes. But there are also congenital features, such as hernias or swelling under the eyes. And then very young girls also come to us.
4. The fourth most popular anti-aging surgery is a facelift
After all, with age, the skin sags and flabbiness, deep wrinkles around the eyes and lips, and other small imperfections appear. Plastic surgeons work with three areas of the face: the upper, middle, and lower. The simultaneous lifting of all zones is called a circular lift. This procedure can visually remove up to 15 years from a woman’s face. Therefore, it is extremely popular among women over a certain age.
5. Plastic surgery of the auricles (otoplasty)
Did you know that 5% of the world’s population has protruding auricles? And this operation is performed both by the very young and people who have already crossed a certain age line, but dream of correcting this little flaw all their lives.
6. Liposuction — removal of excess fat in different areas
Women usually ask to remove excess from the abdomen and hips. But in some cases, we also do the face and chin, for example. By the way, it is important to know that liposuction is not a method of getting rid of cellulite.
7. Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is next in the popularity ranking after liposuction
Many women have this problem after childbirth: the muscles of the anterior abdominal wall stretch, and then no exercise machines or gyms can return the abdomen to its former appearance. Only plastic surgery can help here, the purpose of which is to eliminate the divergence of the abdominal muscles to remove the bulge, as well as to remove excess stretched skin.
8. Correction of leg shape
This is done with the help of implants or lipofilling. An artificial material is inserted between the bone, muscle, and skin or your own adipose tissue is injected. The principle of the procedure is similar to breast augmentation.
9. Surgery on the buttocks
These procedures are not as popular among us as among African Americans. Because for them, the bigger the better. This is also done with implants or fat. Our girls mostly ask not to add volume, but to correct the shape, for example, to remove hollows.
10. And in tenth place in my rating is labiaplasty — plastic surgery of the labia
However, the popularity of this procedure among surgeons is on the decline. After all, now cosmetologists are also doing it with the help of injections.
In conclusion, I want to say that correcting the flaws that lead to the development of complexes is a good thing. Even minor changes help to raise self-esteem and see the world in bright colors. But remember, natural beauty is the most valuable! You should always know the right amount of moderation in everything. Love yourself and the world will love you!
Author: Vasyl Pinchuk, MD, professor, surgeon of the highest category, president of the Ukrainian Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, director of the Certus Plastic Surgery Clinic.
