Cosmetic implants are in fact extremely common nowadays. Roughly 11.6 million people a year have some form of cosmetic implants. That is a 77 percent increase since the year 2000.
There are a variety of risks when it comes to getting cosmetic implants. Many of them are specific to the areas, but generally speaking, it is possible for the implantation area to become infected, or for the implant (depending on the type) to rupture at some point, causing a need for further surgery. Scarring is also a common problem with cosmetic implants.
Cosmetic implants could be a variety of things. Cheek implants can create defined cheekbones, while breast implants create a larger bust size. There are even chin implants and dental implants that change facial features.
Dentists use a number of cosmetic implants including retainers, braces, and permancies. These implants are important because they help your mouth get better from its problems.
"Technically yes, breast implants are the cheapest cosmetic surgery option you can get. Most of them are only a few thousand dollars depending on the office."
The most common dental appliances are bridges and dentures. You could also call crowns and cosmetic bonding a dental appliance. Implants would be as well.
If I correctly understand you question the answer is many insurances will not cover this because implants are considered "Cosmetic", but you will have to check your plan.
I've researched this quite a bit, the only things medi-cal, medicaid, and medicare cover is pulling your teeth out, implants are considered cosmetic. So no they will not cover implants.
While it isn't the most common procedure performed in cosmetic surgery, there is one which can make the ankles look thicker. There are silicone implants which can be placed into the lower part of the leg.
Among them are: small chin, nose, cheeks and ears.
Getting free cosmetic surgery is possible if your in the military. The downside is that the surgeries are performed by trainees whom have pro surgeons standing by. My Free Implants also offers free breast implants if women post pictures and a brief biography.
Medicare will only pay for removal of ruptured breast implants if a doctor determines it medically necessary due to health complications brought on because of the rupture or in some rare cases for psycological stress suffered as a result of the rupture.
An orthodontist's specialty is straightening the teeth, usually using braces or other mechanical devices. A cosmetic dentist usually performs other cosmetic procedures, such as tooth whitening, veneers, implants, etc.