The advancements in medical science have made people more confident while opting for plastic surgery. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that about 18 million people go under the knife every year, including both men and women. Among the most popular plastic surgeries, minimally invasive procedures are a favorite among many people, as the popularity of fillers, chemical peels, and botox have increased by 200 percent since 2000.

Here are the three most popular plastic surgeries in the country.

Abdominoplasty
This procedure involves removing excess fat and skin from one’s abdominal region and the tightening of the remaining skin. This popular surgical procedure is commonly termed as a lower body lift or a “tummy tuck.” This process also helps restore weakened muscles in the abdomen. It is usually a common choice among women who have a lot of excess skin left from pregnancy, or after a significant weight loss. Studies show that tummy tucks are becoming an increasingly popular procedure, as the number of procedures performed in 2017 has increased by 2 percent from the past year.

Rhinoplasty
This procedure is most commonly called a nose job. It is one of the most common plastic surgeries performed in the country, as about 218,924 nose jobs were carried out in 2017 alone. Rhinoplasty can be used to alter the bone shape, the cartilage, and the skin to change the structure of your nose. This procedure is used to remove breathing difficulties if you have a deviated septum. In this case, your nose job may be covered by insurance. A nose job also helps alter the appearance of your nose to match the rest of your face: it can be used to reduce the size of your nose or make it more contoured.

Liposuction
Liposuction helps in making you slim as the procedure involves sucking out the fat out of your body. Liposuction may be done in two ways: the most popular procedure is tumescent liposuction. A blood vessel-constricting drug and a numbing agent are mixed with a saline solution and infused in the problem area. On the other hand, Ultrasonic-Assisted Liposuction (UAL) uses ultrasonic energy to melt body fat, which is then sucked out of the body. This is a highly convenient procedure and can be performed with local or general anesthesia, making it very popular. The American Society of Plastic Surgeon reports that there were 246,354 liposuctions performed in 2017.

Plastic surgeries are extremely popular, as studies show that in 2017 nearly 2 million people in the country had undergone the most popular plastic surgeries, which marked a 2 percent increase from the past year. However, plastic surgery can have several ramifications for your health. You should always consult a physician before planning any kind of surgery.