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I WANT TO HAVE PLASTIC SURGERY

Thanks to state of the art medical advances, plastic surgery has evolved greatly and reached a high level of sophistication, which has in turn revolutionized the treatments available.

However, before having plastic surgery we need to consider if we are good candidates or not. In order to make such a decision I recommend that you ask yourself some simply questions, in addition to seeking information from your doctor, of course.

- What are my reasons for having plastic surgery?
- Am I in a good condition for surgery?
- Am I willing to go through a recovery period?
- Am I prepared for an unsatisfactory result or complication?

Lets consider these questions:

What are my reasons for having plastic surgery?
Some valid reasons for having plastic surgery might include self-consciousness of a specific “defect,” like a crooked nose, eye bags, a “tired look”, aging or any other defect that concerns or bothers the patient personally. Reasons like: “everybody tells me to have breast surgery but I don’t really care,” “I want to do it because my boyfriend asked me,” or “I want to save my marriage or my relationship” are bad reasons to have plastic surgery and they frequently bring unpleasant results for patients.
Am I in good condition for surgery?
Ideally patients must be completely healthy. Patients who are overweight or have systemic diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, arthritis and so forth can receive surgery but need to be checked carefully beforehand in order to ascertain that these conditions are under control. It is important for patients to know that some drugs (prescription or otherwise) like aspirin, vitamins and “natural remedies” may interfere and even delay the possibility of surgery.

Am I willing to go through a recovery period?
Just like any surgery, plastic surgery may produce symptoms such as swelling, bruising, pain, numbness, even some degree of depression or difficulties sleeping for some days after surgery. Patients will need to make several visits to their doctor, wear special garments and take some medication after surgery. You may even need to heed some temporary restrictions like refraining from working or getting a tan. You should always keep in mind that the time it will take to reach your final goal is variable.

Am I prepared for an unsatisfactory result or complication?
Just like the risks of any human activity, plastic surgery can produce unsatisfactory results or complications, even when being carried out by the most skillful and careful surgeon. Therefore, you need to be well informed about the possible risks and solutions. A well-recognized surgeon should be willing and prepared to deal with such unwanted complications, until you are left completely satisfied. Be wary of pseudo-surgeons or pseudo-specialists.

Well, it must seem that I am trying to discourage you from plastic surgery, right? That is not my intention at all; what I want to do is help you to make the best decision when considering plastic surgery and to ensure that you are left satisfied, whatever your choice.