The 17 most common aesthetic retouching in Spain

Cosmetic surgery is the order of the day in Spain, and the concern for the image is so great that there are many Spaniards who each year decide to go under the knife or under the knife, opt for other less invasive methods and affordable. The companies dedicated to this field have grown by 30% in less than three years.

Currently, 35.9% of the Spanish population uses Aesthetic Medicine services and four out of ten people do so from the age of 26. By country, the United States is the place with the most aesthetic operations, followed by Brazil, Japan and Italy. Although Spain is not among the top ten positions, let's see which were the most demanded tweaks.

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The most popular aesthetic retouching Spain

It is interesting to observe which operations are the most in demand based on age. Breast augmentation abounds among those under 35 years of age, liposuction and rhinoplasty, while from the age of 50 clients opt for blepharoplasties, facelifts and breast lift. Let's find out what touch-ups the Spanish make.

1. Breast augmentation and reshaping

Breast surgery continues to be the most demanded cosmetic operation in our country and represents 32% of all operations. Breast augmentation tops the rankings, followed by breast reduction and the combination of augmentation and lifting.

In recent years there have been great advances in scar reduction and the quality of prostheses, a fact that has considerably improved this operation. The scars are getting shorter and less visible, right in the groove of the breast. Before they were done through the areola but it is hardly used anymore because it can alter the sensitivity of the area or create complications.

Among women between the ages of 35 and 50 there is usually a greater demand for breast reshaping, as pregnancy and breastfeeding can change their appearance. Sometimes fat (taken from other parts of the body) is used to fill the cleavage or outer area to give the breast volume.

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2. Lip augmentation

Liquid silicone implants were used a few years ago, but the finishes were very unnatural. Luckily, to this day they are no longer used, or at least not legally. Currently there is a wide range of permanent and temporary facial fillers, which aim to rejuvenate the lip, better mark your cupid's bow, hydrate it and increase its volume.

Currently, hyaluronic acid is widely used, which has revolutionized the world of aesthetics. It is a component that is naturally present in our skin, cartilage and joints and that attracts a lot of water (acts like a sponge). Thanks to these capabilities, it is an ideal product for shaping lips. It is a reversible treatment, since after a year, the lips will return their volume.

3. Blepharoplasty

Eyelid surgery is one of the most demanded in Spain, and not only for aesthetic reasons, but because it can interfere with vision. Blepharoplasty aims to correct excess skin on the eyelids. It is mainly aimed at treating the bags that are generated in the lower area of ​​the eyes and the natural fall that is generated in the tissues that surround the eye.

The intention is to rejuvenate the look but it also helps to eliminate congenital bags in the youngest. To correct aesthetic problems in this area, incisions are made in the natural folds of the skin, allowing the excess tissue to be easily removed. Thanks to this, surgeons can act comfortably and avoid leaving marks on patients' faces.

4. Liposuction

Liposuction or liposculpture is a surgical procedure through which fat accumulated in different areas of the body is extracted, either from the double chin, arms, abdomen, buttocks, thighs or hips. At no time should it be thought that it is a treatment against obesity, but rather a technique to shape the body by removing excess adipose tissue and sometimes even reinjecting part of it in areas where it can be necessary.

5. Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is a surgery in which the shape of the nose is changed, in order to change its appearance, although there are cases that it is done to correct respiratory problems.

Often times, people who want to have this operation, have the idea of ​​a famous nose and want a nose prototype that is not in harmony with their features. For this reason, it is important to be advised by the surgeon and to respect the original anatomical structure of the face as much as possible.

6. Rhinomodelation

It is a non-invasive procedure in the area of ​​the nose that performed with hyaluronic acid infiltrations. With this treatment, it is possible to modify the structure, correct small imperfections and optically refine the nose without having to undergo surgery. You could say that rhinoplasty is the little sister of rhinoplasty.

7. Facelift

It is an intervention that corrects some of the most visible signs of facial aging, by tightening the muscles of the face, reducing fat, redistributing the skin and removing excess tissue.

This operation is generally performed through incisions inside the hairline and after the earlobe, continuing towards the nape if necessary, so that the scars remain camouflaged. From these incisions, the excess skin is stretched and sectioned, so that the face looks firmer and rejuvenated

8. Lifting without surgery

The non-surgical facelift is ideal for those who are afraid of the scalpel but want to rejuvenate their face. Currently it is a procedure that can be performed using various techniques, such as using ultrasound or radio frequency.

Regarding the use of radio frequency waves, the treatment is called Thermage And there are many famous women who have confessed to having undergone this type of lifting, which eliminates wrinkles, treats flaccidity and provides luminosity, in a single session and without going through the operating room. The radiofrequency heats the facial tissue and favors the regeneration of collagen, smoothing the skin.

9. Buttock filler

According to the survey "The reality of Aesthetic Surgery in Spain 2017-2018", it is the second most performed intervention after breast augmentation. It is becoming more and more common to use fat transfer techniques, that is, fat is extracted from one area of ​​the body to fill another. For example, fat is removed from the abdomen to plump the buttock. It is a technique that is in fashion since prostheses tend to give more problems.

10. Bichectomy

Bichectomy is one of the facial aesthetic surgeries aimed at styling the face. It consists of the removal of the Bichat balls. These are fat bags that are located on the cheeks. As a consequence of the removal of the Bichat balls, the cheekbone and chin will gain prominence, resulting in an apparently longer face and with the most angular features.

11. Eyebrow microblading

Microblading is a eyebrow reconstruction technique, hair by hair, with the direction and natural movement of the hair. The pigment is implanted in a very superficial way in the epidermis layer, creating a personalized design for each face.

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12. Preventive botox

This treatment is based on injecting botulinum toxin at a young age to delay wrinkle formation. For this reason, botox is injected into the muscles that cause expression lines long before they are permanently marked. In this way, as the muscles are relaxed, the appearance of these wrinkles is prevented or delayed. Although the botulinum toxin is the same as in the normal procedure, less is usually used, Since the muscle responds well and does not need to be completely blocked (just reduce its mobility).

Although information on the use of botox can be found online from the age of 25, experts recommend delaying it until the age of 30 and with certain conditions. It is recommended for those with a high degree of contraction (for example, people who tend to frown). However, there are specialists who do not recommend doing it before 35.

13. Brow lift

Also known as a brow lift, it is the surgery you are looking for raise the eyebrows in those patients who have them down. It manages to stretch the forehead, reduces wrinkles while raising the eyebrows.

The procedure consists of raising the forehead and eyebrows to the desired position. This requires weakening the ligaments and muscles that hold the eyebrows in position. Access is made through small incisions in the scalp, where a small camera and a tool that will allow fixing devices of the eyebrow to the height desirable.

14. Otoplasty

Otoplasty is a procedure to change the shape, position, or size of the ears. It is a very simple treatment that uses minimally invasive surgery. This intervention is normally carried out from the age of 6-7, when the ears are fully developed and the patient has developed social sensitivity. It is performed under local anesthesia in adults and general in children.

15. Stain removal

There are many people who, over the years or because of the abuse of the sun, have spots that make them complex. Pulsed light is one of the most effective treatments to eliminate skin blemishes. The effect that pulsed light has on the skin is called selective photothermolysis and consists of remove stains without damaging the surrounding tissue.

16. Cheek augmentation

The cheekbones are the bones that support the cheeks, providing elegance and beauty to the facial oval. This cosmetic surgery aims harmonize facial structures and is based on the placement of a prosthesis through a small incision inside the mouth. It can also be done by lifting the fat or sanding the bone.

17. Application of tensioning threads

It is one of the most performed treatments among celebrities to rejuvenate the face without the need to go through the operating room. They are very fine threads made of a resorbable and biocompatible material. The threads are applied through a very fine needle-cannula that is inserted through the subcutaneous cellular tissue.

With this treatment the skin on the neck is tightened and restore the firmness that has lost its face. In addition, the tensioning threads help to form collagen, an essential element for the firmness of our skin.