Cosmetic Surgery: Things You Should Know Beforehand

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People who are eager to look younger by improving their physical appearance are turning to cosmetic surgery, a form of plastic surgery that consists of surgical and non-surgical procedures.

However, cosmetic surgery carries risks and limitations. Therefore, those considering cosmetic surgery should know the following.
Factors to consider

Cosmetic surgery changes and reshape body parts that have normal functions but people are not happy with, making them look better. Before going through the procedure, consider these:

• Expectations

They should look forward to improving their appearance and not being perfect. Cosmetic surgery doesn’t make them look like a movie star. It won’t save a troubled relationship or improve their social life.

• Cost

Many health insurance policies do not cover cosmetic surgery. Costs can range from hundreds of dollars to thousands, depending on the procedure. Patients will have to pay for the other corrective procedures and aftercare.

• Risks

Not all patients are satisfied with the results of their cosmetic surgery. There may also be some complications such as infection at the affected site and excessive bleeding.

• Recovery

It can take days, weeks or months to recover from cosmetic surgery. As part of their recovery, the surgery can affect not only their physical aspects, but also their personal and professional lives.

Smokers will likely be advised by their doctor to quit the habit about a month prior to surgery and during the recovery period to reduce the risk of potential complications.

Meeting with your surgeon
Once they have shortlisted some surgeons, they can ask for a consultation or multiple consultations with these surgeons. They should give their medical history, list the medications they are taking, and talk about what they want and expect. During the first consultation they can ask the following questions:

• Can I have this procedure? If not, why?
• Besides surgery, is there another treatment that will work for me?
• How long have you been doing this procedure? What was the outcome?
• Can I see before and after photos of your patients to see the expected results?
• Do I go through one procedure or do I need several procedures to achieve the desired result?

• What surgical choices do I have? What are their pros and cons?
• Will I get lasting results?
• What kind of anesthesia will they use and how will I be affected?
• Will I need to be hospitalized and for how long or never?
• Is there a risk of complications?
• How will you track my progress after surgery? What care do I need during recovery?
• How long can I expect the recovery period to be?
• How much does the procedure cost?

When patients work closely with their surgeon to establish specific, quantifiable, and achievable goals prior to surgery, they are more likely to achieve beneficial outcomes.

However, they should keep in mind that even if they have done their homework and found an ideal surgeon that they can afford, they are the only ones who can decide whether or not to proceed with cosmetic surgery. They need to make sure they feel comfortable with the surgeon and are confident about their choice of treatment.

Cosmetic Surgery: Things You Should Know Beforehand

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