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How To Choose The Right Cosmetic Surgery Treatment

With so many choices around, doing your research is essential when opting for cosmetic surgery. So be honest with both yourself and your doctor to get what’s best for you.

As well as considering factors such as cost and recovery time, for a lot of people, choosing the right treatment or procedure has a lot to do with the inevitable fear factor.

When you do your research you may feel that some procedures are a lot scarier than others. However, that might be a misconception. For example, I know of many people who believe that liposuction is brutal and invasive, while in fact it’s a fairly gentle procedure that leaves tiny scars. A tummy tuck on the other hand, which perhaps sounds a minor procedure, is a much more invasive and risky operation. So try and find our exactly what each treatment entails before making your decision.

Be Sure Of What You Want
It is common practise in cosmetic surgery for the doctor to hand you a mirror at the start of the consultation and ask you to specifically point out what is bothering you. It is your responsibility to communicate your goals at this point. You should be able to explain specifically exactly what it is that you do not like about your face or body. Explain to the doctor what doesn’t look good as it once did and what you want to change or improve and the appearance you hope for at the end of the operation.

To help you, prepare a list of questions, so you don’t forget anything important. It is also a good idea to take notes during the consultation, as they will come in handy later.

Make sure that you ask about the basics of procedures and how they apply to you as an individual.

Another very important point to consider is this: understanding the limitations of procedures is vital to avoid being disappointed. It is no good pointing to a picture of Angelina Jolie and saying that you want to look like that.

The quality of the result is going to depend on many different factors including your skin type, skin elasticity, bone structure, general health, previous surgery to the area and your own healing pattern. Remember, too, that the procedure that’s done wonders for your best friend or work colleague may not be the best for you. If you are realistic from the start then you will avoid bitter disappointment and you will be happier with the results.

Another tip is to bring a list of practical questions, including fees, payment methods and scheduling appointments. A lot of these questions can asked when you speak to the doctor’s secretary or nurse/manager.

Another common mistake from a lot of people considering cosmetic surgery is to zero in on one specific concern, while ignoring something else that really needs attention to achieve a degree of change that is aesthetically pleasing overall. What do I mean? Well for instance, you might be fixating on your eyelids when really your brows need lifting too, or having your neck lifted but missing the little lines ageing your mouth. Your doctor may mention these to you but as I said earlier, it is really up to you to get these points across so that the doctor can give you the best possible results and the cosmetic surgery will live up to your expectations.

Remember that enhancing one feature can cause other features to stand out unflatteringly in comparison, a bit like painting only one wall of a room.

Do your research, prepare well and be realistic. If you keep these points in mind then you will be able to choose the right cosmetic surgery treatment that suits you.

The Right Cosmetic Surgeon , How?

How To Choose The Right Cosmetic Surgeon And What Questions Should You Ask Him?

Somewhere out there, an excellent, reliable doctor or surgeon is waiting to transform you. The trick is finding them. To do that, you need to ask the right questions, in the right places, and then you can go ahead with much more confidence.

There is never just one specialist doctor for any procedure in the world of cosmetic surgery and treatments. There are almost certainly several, sometimes many, practitioners and surgeons who can give you an equally good result.

The best way to find a great cosmetic surgeon is to ask around. Get references and talk to patients who are happy (or unhappy) with their results. Talk to your own doctor or gynaecologist and, if you have access to other doctors, anaesthetists and theatre nurse, ask them too. They are great sources of information because they work within the profession and see the results almost on a daily basis.

Ask beauty gurus and journalists, and collect information from magazines, newspapers and the Internet.

Before scheduling an initial appointment, request brochures, which describe their practise, experience and special interests. Also check their web sites. Most surgeons will charge a fee for the first visit, so ask in advance or look out for things like this in your research. Try to get a short list of two, or preferably three or more surgeons.

Never go with the first or only cosmetic surgeon you see (at least, when it comes to having an operation. A non-invasive procedure doesn’t carry the same risks). Even if you are excited about the first one you meet, and feel very comfortable and confident with him/her, please go to see the others for information and comparison, even if only to confirm your initial impression. Only then are you qualified to choose wisely.

Remember that you should always feel comfortable with the doctor and with their recommendations for your treatment. They should also counsel you to make sure that you are ready to undergo this treatment and understand all the implications and risks. If you don’t like the person, continue with the interview but wait and have another think: certainly don’t commit unless you are sure. Once you decide, get all the fees and hospital costs in writing.

To help you, here are a list of questions that you should ask every surgeon you have a consultation with:

• Have you had any legal action taken against you as the result of surgery you’ve performed, or is there any case outstanding? (You can check this with the General Medical Council).

• What are your qualifications and training?

• How long have you been practising and where?

• What professional bodies do you belong to?

• How many of these procedures have you performed during the last year?

• Can I see pre and post operative photographs of other patients that you have operated on?

• Exactly what do you recommend for me, and why?

• Where will it be performed?

• What kinds of anaesthesia will I have and who will be administering it? (The qualifications and experience of the anaesthetist are as important as those of the surgeon)

• How long will the procedure take?

• Will I need to stay in hospital overnight and where will that be?

• How many incisions will there be and where exactly will they be placed?

• What is the estimated length of time for recovery? Absence from work and overall healing?

• How long do you expect the results to last?

• What results can I reasonably expect?

Don’t be afraid to ask these questions. Any good cosmetic surgeon will be more than happy to answer them and to put your mind at rest.