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Cosmetic Surgery – What to Know Before Your Procedure

Posted June 09, 2023
What to know before your plastic surgery

Cosmetic surgery can be performed as both a surgical or nonsurgical procedure to give a refreshed and renewed look to a targeted part of the body or to improve the functionality of the body part. Even though cosmetic surgery is popular with patients of all ages, there are some steps in the cosmetic surgery process that might not be known by everyone who is thinking of having a procedure. Keep reading to learn some of the most important factors about cosmetic surgery that everyone needs to know in order to make an informed decision.  

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Cosmetic Surgery – What to Keep in Mind

Cosmetic surgery is able to make changes to the look of certain body parts by making alterations to those targeted body parts. In addition, a body part can also be reshaped to enhance its look. It is certainly exciting for you to imagine the possibilities that are available for changes to the body. However, it is important to set realistic expectations for the changes that will be made by the procedure. In other works, keep in mind that improvements will happen to the treated area, but this does not mean that perfection will occur to the body. The setting of realistic expectations helps to keep you from being disappointed by the final results. You also do not want to set unrealistic goals for the results such as making rapid changes in your social or romantic life or getting you a raise that you have always wanted.

What to Keep in Mind for Cosmetic SurgeryIn general, there is a chance of not being satisfied with the results of any type of cosmetic surgery. There is also a chance of swelling and bruising after the treatment as well as some bleeding or an infection at the area of the body where the cosmetic surgery was performed. It is important to know this in advance to minimize any surprises or concerns when the recovery period is happening.

The recovery period will not happen overnight, and the length or extent of the recovery process depends on the type of procedure that is performed. While injectables such as Botox and fillers do not require any recovery time, more invasive and involved surgical procedures such as a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) or breast augmentation require a longer and more extensive recovery period. Depending on the treatment that is performed and the extent of the work that is necessary to achieve the final results, the recovery period can be anywhere from several days to several weeks or months in length.

There are many cosmetic surgeries that are not considered to be medically necessary by insurance companies. These treatments might make you feel better about your appearance and improve your self-confidence, but they might not be necessary to improve your health. Be sure and check with your insurance company in advance to learn if any of the procedure cost will be covered by health insurance. For example, rhinoplasty that is performed to improve the breathing ability of a person will have some of the cost covered by insurance as this task is considered to be medically necessary to improve the function of the nose.

Cosmetic Surgery – How to Find a Surgeon and What to Ask the Doctor

One of the first things to realize about cosmetic surgery is that you should not rush the process of choosing a surgeon. You will have many choices, and this means you need to perform proper research to find the doctor who is right for your specific needs.

You need to make sure and choose a doctor who specializes in the procedure you want to undergo and that the doctor is board-certified in the procedure of choice by a board that is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Take care when making your decision and avoid picking a doctor who is certified by a board that is not recognized by the medical community as well as a board that was created or self-designated by the doctor.

There are also a number of questions to ask the doctor during the consultation appointment. During this appointment, the doctor will examine you to make sure you are healthy enough to have the procedure and that you are an ideal candidate for the treatment. The consultation appointment is also your opportunity to ask any questions you have in mind as well as address any concerns you have regarding the treatment. Some of the most popular, and important, questions to ask the doctor include:

  • Why am I a good candidate for the procedure (or why not)?
  • Is this the best medical option for my desired results?
  • Do you have “before and after” photos of previous patients you have treated?
  • What type of results should I expect?
  • Will one procedure provide the results I want, or will I need multiple treatments?
  • How long with the results last? Are they permanent in nature?
  • What are the possible risks and complications of the procedure?
  • Can you tell me what I should expect on the day of the procedure?
  • Will I need to he hospitalized? If so, for how long?
  • What is the cost of the procedure?
  • Is any of the treatment covered by health insurance?
  • How long is the recovery process?

Once you have the answers to these questions, you can make a final decision about having cosmetic surgery. The final decision is yours to make so don’t let anybody pressure you into making a choice you are not comfortable with when it comes to alterations or enhancements to your body.  

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