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What Do I Need To Know Before having Plastic Surgery
Article Summary: The number of plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States continues to increase. Driven by the quest for physical improvement and psychological enhancement, potential patients can be driven to undergo various procedures by the allure of these benefits. But being ready for plastic surgery is more than just wanting it and being willing to pay the money for it.
I often get asked by new patients if I think they are ready to have plastic surgery. The premise of that question is what they eprceive physically and that is one important issue, But there are important psychological and financial considerations as well.
However, this simple answer belies some deeper issues which every patient should think about before embarking on any plastic surgery procedure. While many have written about surgery preparedness, I would consider the following the 'big' three' which, in my mind and experience, are the most significant.
First, do some background research on the desired procedures as well as on your doctor(s). The internet may be full of inaccurate and misleading information, but it is also chocked full of a lot of good information about everything in plastic surgery. Do your homework, take notes, and then bring them in to discuss with your plastic surgeon. You can't expect the plastic surgeon to tell you everything in the limited face-to-face time you have.Your plastic surgeon has these conversations all day long, you will have far fewer of them. Take charge of your knowledge and education.
Secondly, can you really afford to have the plastic surgery procedures? I have to realize that most economic decisions in life are based on want and not need. It is not my job, nor am I capable, of assessing whether this is the best way for you to spend your money. My education in regards to economics with patients is to enable them to make a good 'value-oriented' selection of procedures. One of the factors to consider in determining financial feasibility is...how much buffer do you have should complications occur? Yu may have extra expenses or need more time off from work should a complication develop. Leave some financial wiggle room if you are considering elective plastic surgery. This area is one of the most common reasons for 'dissatisfaction' from plastic surgery procedures.
Lastly, be prepared to accept the reality that complications from plastic surgery can and do occur. And I don't mean rarely. While most plastic surgery complications are relatively minor and easily solved in most cases, a few are not. Just like a car accident, for example, you are not exempt from the risks of adverse outcomes. It does not always happen to the 'other guy'. Most importantly, factor this in psychologically. Recovery from plastic surgery will always take longer than you think in many cases. Getting over the inconvenience of a surgical complication will likewise be more prolonged that all will like.
These three areas of mental and psychological preparedness will serve you well to undergo any plastic surgery procedure...and will go far in making you ready for it.
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Dr Barry Eppley
Dr Barry Eppley runs a private plastic surgery practice through his hospital-based medspa locations at Clarian Health in Indianapolis. To learn more about the latest trends in plastic surgery, spa therapies, or skin care, go to his daily blog, http://www.exploreplasticsurgery.com .
