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Before undergoing cosmetic
surgery make sure that you are prepared for the
risks that may be involved if you are having a
tummy tuck or having the bags from under your
eyes removed. Any operation regardless of being
a cosmetic surgery job or not can be
dangerous.
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10
Questions You Should Ask Your Cosmetic
Surgeon
You've made the
decision to change your life. You are going to
do something that will hopefully boost your
self-esteem and make you feel better about your
place in the world. You've done your research
and find yourself sitting in the office of a
cosmetic surgeon knowing you must proceed with
caution, what exactly should be on your list of
questions to ask? This is the time to express
your concerns, what you want for yourself and
get all the information you need to make an
informed choice. This is your time and your
body; you need to get it right.
1 What results can
I expect realistically?
Don't just look at
pictures, they are of other people, your
results will be unique to you. You need to be
realistic about what you will
achieve.
Get an honest
answer or leave the consultation room
now.
Bear in mind that
after having cosmetic surgery is the time when
you will feel the pain, so therefore depending
on what cosmetic treatment you have had done
may entail disabling you from carrying out
normal day time activities for a
while.
2 How Many times
do you perform this procedure each
year?
Some plastic
surgeons specialize in one or two procedures
and others do it all. You need to assess the
experience of your surgeon on your particular
surgical requirements. The more frequently they
perform the procedure the more experienced and
reliable they should be.
3 How long have
you specialized in cosmetic surgery?
This again should
help you get an idea of the surgeon’s length of
experience.
4 What are your
educational credentials and what specialist
training have you had?
You want to make
sure that your doctor has been specifically
trained in plastic surgery after qualifying
from medical school.
5 What are the
risks of my procedure?
All surgery has
its risks like bleeding or infections. What
aftercare would you be entitled to if this
happens to you? You should discuss particular
risks to yourself and take them seriously, it
doesn't always happen to other
people!
6 What anesthesia
will I have and who will administer
it?
Again check
credentials and experience. This is of
particular importance if you are having a
general anesthetic.
7 What will happen
during the surgery?
Don't be shy about
this; you have a right to know what will be
happening to your body.
8 How long will my
recovery take and what can I expect?
You need to be
prepared for the worst case scenario when it
comes to taking time of work. 8 What are the
limitations on my usual day to day activities
going to be? Will there be a lot of pain or
bruising etc.
9 Where will the
surgery take place?
You need to be
aware of any traveling necessary after the
procedure and how you will deal with this. Your
procedure could be carried out at a hospital,
outpatient surgery or even the surgeon’s
office. Make sure the location is suitable for
the procedure you are undergoing.
10 What will the
total cost be?
Be sure to ask
about costs that include aftercare,
medications, follow up visits or lab work. The
last thing you want after surgery is an
unexpected bill.
These questions
are the basics you need to know, your own list
will be unique to you and your own health
concerns.
Do not be worried
about the surgeon’s reaction to these
questions, if you have a good surgeon who has
nothing to hide and wants the best results for
you, they will be more than happy to answer any
question you throw at them.
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