4/10/11

Important Considerations Before Getting Plastic Surgery

By Adriana Noton


Despite the risk inherently involved with the process of getting plastic surgery, there seems to be a surge in the incidence of this type of procedure. Before jumping in, there are a number of things to consider.

When you begin the process of weeding through surgeons, previous clients can be a helpful source of information. Any doctor under consideration should be asked to provide client references who you can contact regarding their experiences. But remember that these references are selected by the doctor in question and are likely to be all positive. To balance your view, search online for any negative reviews as well.

Don't rely only on reviews. Not all unhappy clients file public complaints. Check with the state medical board to confirm the credentials of surgeons you consider as well as for any complaints that have been filed against them. The state medical board should have this information readily available, but an online search may provide professional organizations which may also keep track of credentials and complaints.

Since you are looking into plastic surgery, you likely have a sense of the kind of work you are interested in having done. Learn what constitutes appropriate procedures for these types of work and then find out everything you can about the procedures. Examine the risks as well as the processes of each procedure you are contemplating.

Ask your surgeon about appropriate expectations. Have him describe for you a realistic scenario of the outcome, how much time you should expect to spend recovering, how you will probably feel during this time, any restrictions that would be placed on your activities during this time, and what sort of care you need.

The doctor should be able to give you detailed instructions regarding wound care following your operation. Do not blow these off. Seriously give thought to whether you can commit to following these instructions properly. The final outcome of your procedure depends in part upon your ability to do so.

Not all patients are happy with the results of their cosmetic surgery. Ask your surgeon to specify what your options will be if you have the surgery but are not satisfied with the results. Make sure your doctor gives you a satisfactory answer. Specifically ask if corrective procedures are included in the original price.

Give serious thought to the overall price of the procedures you want. Although reconstructive procedures may be covered by insurance, cosmetic procedures generally are not. Plastic surgery Toronto can be very expensive. Find out whether you will have to pay the full amount up front or whether a financing plan is available.

One final point to consider is that while rare, some cosmetic procedures have ended in the death of the patient. Before you sign up for a cosmetic service, be positive you are willing to put your life on the line to change your appearance. You can help ensure you avoid this outcome by fully disclosing your medical history to your doctor and taking seriously any concerns he brings up. Some unsatisfactory outcomes can be changed. The one outcome for which there is no remedy is death.




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