10 tips for your plastic surgery

10 Tips for plastic surgery

 

 

 

 

Plastic or Cosmetic surgery is definitely something that shouldn't be taken lightly.

You should know your surgeon, what the procedure entails and every other little detail before you consider it.

 

 

 

 

ten factors you should consider before contemplating going ahead with any form of invasive or non invasive cosmetic procedure. 

 

 

1. Know your practitioner

Select a qualified, reputable practitioner to perform your procedure and research that practitioner thoroughly. Find out how long they have been practicing, what qualifications they offer, which areas or procedures they specialise in, and you will slowly get an idea whether they are the right doctor for you.

 

 

2. Meet them in person

It is crucial that you meet the doctor or surgeon who will carry out your procedure before the day of your treatment. Any reputable practitioner will demand that they meet the patient themselves beforehand. It is also important that you feel comfortable with your doctor and that you trust them.

 

 

3. Research the procedure

 Watch videos of procedures being carried out, read the stories of people who have already undergone the procedure and engage in conversation on reputable forums. 

  Remember that there is wealth of information, but also that there may be conflicting information; it is important to verify this all with your potential practitioner.

 

 

4. Understand the risks

 Don’t be afraid to ask questions, particularly if there is something that concerns you or that you do not understand.  Any practitioner who claims there are no risks involved in the procedure is not to be trusted.

 

 

5. Don’t be influenced by price or advertising

 Remember that ‘cheaper’ does not necessarily mean ‘better’. Focus on the reputability of the practitioner and the quality of the treatment. Never be coerced into undergoing a cosmetic procedure by a clever marketing campaign or a financial offer.  Take your time in making informed decisions.

 

 

6. Ask to see their work

Seeing photographic evidence of the results that can be achieved will help you to establish realistic expectations.  make sure it is the work of the doctor him/herself that you are seeing. 

 

7. Don’t strive to look like a celebrity

 Every individual is different and all cosmetic treatments should take in to account, and be sympathetic towards, the individual’s existing body shape.

 

8. Consult a loved one

Their input could be very valuable and they could raise questions that perhaps you had not considered before. Of course, a doctor must respect doctor-patient confidentiality and if you choose to undergo the procedure without consulting those around you, then this is your choice.

 

 

9. Understand the recovery process

Being fully informed about the recovery process is vital so that you can prepare yourself in advance.  There are a number of factors to take into consideration and your doctor should discuss all of these thoroughly with you in advance.

 

 

10. Utilise and insist on a ‘cooling off’ period

After you have met for a consultation with you doctor, they should insist that you go away and think carefully about your decision. Use this ‘cooling off’ period to take your time, think through your options, do some more research and talk to your family or friends before making any decisions. If you feel like you need more information, attend a second consultation with the same practitioner or go for another consultation with a second and third practitioner. This will give you a sensible decision.