GeneralPlastic Surgery – What’s the Benefit? Should I Do It?

Are you considering plastic surgery? Ten years ago, plastic surgery was something that you didn’t speak about. If you decided to get it, it was done in secret; perhaps it was considered a faux pas. But now, you hear of more and more people having plastic surgery and you feel as if you are in a cycle to keep up with others or to counteract your aging. So, is plastic surgery safe? Are you wondering if you should do it?

Men and women both struggle with self-confidence issues. Today, comparison is everywhere you look. It’s in marketing strategies, TV, social media, you name it. We are told to compare constantly, but is this a reason to get plastic surgery?

It is a choice. It is cosmetic. It is a personal decision, nonetheless.

You shouldn’t choose to get it for anyone but yourself. If it makes you feel confident and beautiful, then that’s amazing and all the matters!

Plastic surgery can be life changing, and it is not a decision that anyone should take lightly.

What Questions Should You Ask Yourself Before Making the Decision?

1. What do you want to change?

Before going consulting with a provider, you should know exactly what you want. Why do you want to make this decision? Despite popular belief, plastic surgery isn’t a cure to happiness to improve your self-image. You should really think long and hard about what you would like to change, then determine if plastic surgery can solve this problem or enhance your quality of life.

Are you looking to have a rhinoplasty to balance out your facial features and potentially help you breathe better? Do you want a breast reduction because you have felt disproportionate and self-conscious all your life and you are experiencing back pain and shoulder grooves from your bra cutting into you?

Whatever the answer may be, make sure you know what it is specifically.

2. Why do you want plastic surgery?

Is it because of a trend? Is it to fix something you cannot get rid of?

Many women get plastic surgery with unrealistic expectations that it will change their lives. Some women do not weigh the consequences (if any) prior to having a procedure. Such as a woman in her mid-20s wanting 700cc implants because she wants larger breasts, but not thinking about the implications of what they will look like when she is 60 years old.

It is important when choosing a plastic surgeon that they are realistic and not just there to take your money. It is also essential that you are on the same page as to what your needs and wants are.

3. Are you aware of the risks involved?

Yes, most plastic surgery procedures are very safe; however, it is still surgery, and there is always risk involved—infection, pulmonary embolus, adverse reaction, etc.

Are you a healthy individual? Do you have high blood pressure, a history of a heart condition, diabetes, clotting factor problems? If you currently smoke, you need to quit before your procedure. According to plastic surgeon Dr. Cat Begovic, “Nicotine can interfere with the blood flow to your skin, and that affects wound healing.”

All of these are considerations to have before choosing to undergo elective surgery. The decision to undergo an elective plastic surgery procedure is ultimately left up to your physician for the green light; however, you should thoroughly educate yourself on the risks involved.

Whatever your reasoning or decision may be, just make sure that you put a lot of thought and research into it before you take the plunge!

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