1. Plastic Surgery: Is It Right For Me?
You most likely know about the ways that plastic surgery helps people. You might have a
favorite entertainment personality who is already familiar with plastic surgery. But, the tables
turn when you are the one who is the patient. There are many things you must consider, and
these tips will help you make an informed decision.
TIP! If you are thinking of having cosmetic surgery, make sure you know how long your recovery will be. It is imperative that you allow yourself
enough healing time prior to returning to work or attending any events.
What are the most important things to learn about the doctor? You need your information to
come directly from the surgeon before you make a final decision on whether or not to have
surgery. It is critical to verify their board certification. It is also useful to view pictures of previous
patients’ results. Ask your surgeon any questions you have and find out how long the recovery
period will be.
Don’t hesitate to discuss your interest in cosmetic surgery with your therapist. This will help you
get a clear understanding of your motivations for the surgery and determine whether your goals
are realistic.
TIP! If you want to keep your plastic surgery personal, explore out-of-town options for a hospital. Have your procedure done while you are away
on vacation for a couple of weeks.
Exhaust all non-surgical options before choosing to have a surgical cosmetic procedure. It is not
easy to go through, recover from, or even pay for many kinds of cosmetic procedures. If you feel
surgery is the best choice for you, be sure you have done the proper research to select the right
surgeon.
People will often lose a lot of blood during surgery. Bleeding during surgery is a common result,
but too much of it can cause significant medical problems. It can occur while the surgery is
happening, or after. If the bleeding is post op, blood can pool underneath the skin and
sometimes additional surgery is required. Talk with your doctor about the risks associated with
excessive blood loss.
TIP! Find out how often your doctor has done the kind of surgery you want done. Do not hesitate to ask this critical question, as it is not a good
idea to have someone with limited experience doing this procedure work on you.
Check that your surgeon is adequately qualified not only in general plastic surgery, but also to
perform the specific procedure you chose. Make sure that his license is current and not expired.
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2. All you have to do is call your state’s board on licensing. This is completely free for you to do,
and it can help you feel more confident about a doctor you have chosen.
Take to heart what you are told by your cosmetic surgeon. He or she is a trained professional
and if they say something, especially related to not wanting to do a particular procedure, they
feel this way for a good reason. If you truly don’t agree, ask another surgeon what they think. It
is important to be safe.
Breast Implants
One of the main issues with breast implants is the chance that lumps may go undetected during
self examinations. Quite a few women who survived breast cancer did so through early
detection via self-testing. Breast implants could interfere to this kind of testing. The scarring that
can follow surgery can make it difficult to self-detect breast abnormalities.
TIP! Prior to the procedure, you need to know about four things. The first is the recovery process.
When you are considering cosmetic surgery, you should do ample research and learn as much
as possible about the procedure you wish to have. Don’t forget about the finances surrounding
the procedure. When you know which procedure you’ll be having, look into your insurance
coverage and the cost of the procedure. Don’t forget that there are going to be bills after your
procedure, including follow-up visits and after-care costs.
If you are considering any one of the new laser surgeries, make sure to ask your surgeon how
many he has done in the past. Also, don’t ever have any type of surgery, laser or otherwise,
done by someone that isn’t a physician. There are facilities that allow workers who are not
physicians to operate lasers, but you want any procedure done on you performed by a qualified
doctor.
TIP! If you are considering cosmetic surgery as a weight loss tool, you must acknowledge that it will not fix everything. The important thing is to
fix the underlying issues causing your weight problem and cosmetic surgery may not be the answer.
Plastic surgery procedures are expensive and can require lengthy recovery times. For these
reasons, you should set aside some money for these expenses. This will enable you to focus
your energies and attention to a full and uncomplicated recovery, rather than other things.
Before you even meet with a surgeon, research your cosmetic procedure thoroughly on your
own. Read up on the specifics of the procedure, the possible side effects and medications
required. It may also be useful to confer with a patient who previously had your potential
procedure performed.
TIP! Inquire about pictures showing the before and after of past patients. Remember, you can’t expect the exact same results as these pictures.
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3. There are certain things you have to do about four weeks before surgery. Any pain medication
should be considered carefully. Even if you need them to alleviate the pain, it is recommended
not to take them at all for a month before surgery. The reason for this is that pain killers,
because they thin your blood, can reduce your skin’s ability to heal itself.
When you are seeking a plastic surgeon to perform your specific procedure be sure that they
are fully qualified to perform it. Talk to him about his past education and experiences with this
type of procedure. Before-and-after pictures of patients who have undergone the same
procedure (under the care of the same doctor) should also be available to you.
Plastic Surgery
Many times, if you are considering plastic surgery, it is better to do so at an earlier age. As you
progress in age, your body has a longer window in which it heals. This could make plastic
surgery less viable in those years. In addition, changes may be more permanent if you make
them earlier in life.
TIP! Avoid having unnecessary cosmetic procedures done. Many times there are steps you can take which are less invasive.
Everything is different when you decide you want to have a cosmetic procedure. You want to
make sure to carefully consider all the issues involved. To be properly prepared for the surgery,
take this article’s advice to heart.
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