If you are considering having a nip here or a tuck there courtesy of a plastic surgeon, you can at the very least rest assured in knowing that you aren’t the only one. For better and for worse, interest in and requests for plastic surgery throughout the world has skyrocketed.
More people are taking their appearance in their own hands, or else they are caving into public pressure and feeling the need to conform to societal expectations. Plastic surgery is a tool like any other, whether we use it for good or for ill.
Of course, to use that tool responsibility and for good rather than ill, there are a few things of which we should all be aware. Here are five things you can bet your plastic surgeon will wish you knew before you walk through their door asking for a procedure.
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Scars Are Inevitable
We have a tendency to want to believe that we can have all the good things that come with a risky course of action without any of the bad. We like to believe that we can enjoy foods that taste good, yet are “free” of fat, sugar, or any calories. Cigarette companies tried to push chewing tobacco as “smokeless” tobacco. In the same way “fat-free” and “smoke-free” doesn’t mean “danger-free,” however, there is no such thing as a plastic surgery that is truly “scar-free.”
Sure, the scars may be tiny. They may be quite faint. You may even be able to make them essentially vanish, as discussed here. But you should always be aware that scars are more than a possibility, they’re an inevitability, and you should consider your plastic surgery plans accordingly.
It’s also recommended to prioritize surgeons who clearly explain all pre & post-surgery requirements, as well as potential risks of surgery. Here’s a perfect example of a practice that delivers all the information a patient would want to know before & after undergoing an otoplasty surgical procedure. Responsible surgeons will always make sure patients know exactly what to expect, both in terms of benefits and risks.
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Patients Can Heal Their Own Scars
If you do go through with the surgery, there are methods to help make some scars heal better and in less noticeable ways. These can sometimes include placing warm water compresses on the site and massaging them or doing other gentle caretaking measures afterward. Follow any instructions your surgeon gives you about reducing scars to the letter.
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The Fleeting Nature of Breast Implants
Let’s be real – breast implants can be an illusion. Whether or not you find them empowering, they may give out over time. If you opt for them, therefore, don’t do so thinking that the illusion will last forever, or you may find yourself saddled with the shock of suddenly saggy, lumpy, misshapen “breasts.”
This is why it’s extremely important to consult a very skilled and renowned plastic surgeon for your implants. Then listen to the timeframe your surgeon gives for implants, especially when you’ll need replacements. Choosing a skilled & responsible surgeon will help you plan and manage your implants in an optimal manner.
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Their Surgical Knife Is Not a Magical Wand
Plastic surgery has come a long way in recent years. That still doesn’t mean that a surgical knife is a magic wand that can do anything. Understand that there are limitations to what plastic surgery can do, and be realistic when considering and asking for surgeries.
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Plastic Surgeons Aren’t Servants
Just as surgical knives aren’t magic wands, plastic surgeons aren’t fairy godmothers or servants here to grant your every request. They have a say, too, and have the right to veto any requested surgery on your part.
Sometimes they can do this for ethical reasons, sometimes due to safety, and sometimes simply due to patient belligerence. Most plastic surgeons still want a good relationship with their patients and will work with you to make your plastic surgery dreams come true.
Just understand that your relationship with them is just that – a relationship, and thus a two-way street, not a genie and their master.
Lori Wade is a journalist from Louisville. She is a content writer who has experience in small editions. Lori is currently engaged in news and conceptual articles on the health and beauty industry. You can find her on LinkedIn. Hope you appreciate Lori’s useful insights!
