“Extreme Makeover”, the reality show has brought to limelight the already popular trend of cosmetic surgery. Many people opt for it, either to attain aesthetic good looks or to correct facial defects. Self confidence and self assurance are two significant and positive outcomes of cosmetic surgery.
If you are about to go in for a cosmetic correction there are several crucial factors to consider.
Your specific expectations from the surgery and the assessment of its need; is this the only option or is there another option that can fetch the desired result in a less complicated manner?
Is surgery your independent and well thought out decision or are you being pressurized by friends and relatives, to undergo the procedure?
Physical fitness is important for the surgery; patients with chronic illnesses like diabetes and blood pressure should think twice before opting for cosmetic surgery
Mental and emotional preparedness for the surgery and its outcome is important; this also includes calm self assurance in the face of criticism from those who know you
Enquire among friends. Relatives, people who have opted for cosmetic surgery and surf the Internet to find out what the surgery entails for you
Visit a reputed and well qualified physician to assess your need for the surgery; the physician must be capable and qualified enough to tell you
1. How necessary the surgery is for you
2. What would be the outcome
3. What are the risks involved
- that the surgeon who is to operate on you has the requisite qualification (certified by an accredited medical school) and an excellent reputation to perform the surgery
- He/She must have had at least five years of residency practice exposure
- Is the surgery affordable for you? If not how will you arrange the financing?
- Here are the questions you need to ask both the consulting physician and the surgeon before opting for the procedure
1. What the surgery entail
2. How is the procedure relevant in my case?
3. Will the outcome be a permanent change that I am looking for or should I pay repeated visits to the surgeon for periodic maintenance?
4. What is the cost involved and the facilities available for loans and discounts?
5. How are emergencies handled? Is the hospital equipped to handle them?
- The facilities for conducting the surgery must be convenient, comfortable, clean, subscribing to all safety measures and not outdated
- Both the personnel involved in surgery and the equipments should be able to cope with emergencies
- Are you prepared to keep aside the requisite time for recovery and recuperation?
Those opting for breast implants should also consider
1. Silicone or saline implants; the right choice
2. What shape should the implant be?
3. The size that is desired and possible
4. Should the implant be under the muscle or over it?
Post surgery precautionary measures in any cosmetic surgery are very important as the right care helps speed up recovery.
Cosmetic surgery is a popularly sought after procedure. The enhancement of beauty or removal of facial defects provides a big boost to a person’s morale. There are several aspects that need careful scrutiny before surgery is conducted. Everyone must have realistic expectations from the procedure and be prepared to accept the results.