Cosmetic Surgery Advice
From Adviceopedia
It is not uncommon to seek cosmetic surgery advice to help you feel better about the way you look. Many men and women have surgery to make them look better. Most just don’t talk about it.
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Cosmetic Surgery Advice and Tips
Finding a Doctor
If you are considering having plastic surgery, you will want to interview a few doctors before deciding on who you will hire to perform your surgery. Make sure you ask your current physician for referrals. If you have a friend who had plastic surgery recently, give her a call for a recommendation.
Take some time to think about why you are seeking cosmetic surgery advice. Your doctor may want to know your reasons during your initial consultation. You may be beginning to date again after a divorce and want to look your best, or maybe you miss your old body or do not feel in shape. Keep in mind that plastic surgery will not fix all your problems, but it can help your self esteem.
In or Out of Town Surgeon
You will first need to decide if you want a local surgeon to perform your surgery or if you want to go out of town for the procedure. Chances are you have a local doctor who is qualified to make the changes you want. However, many patients do not want everyone to know about their surgery and opt to go to a surgery center. This allows you to spend some time away from your hometown and the prying eyes of neighbors.
Finding an Experienced Doctor
When researching surgeons, ask the doctor how often he/she actually performs the exact procedure you hope to have done. For example, a doctor may be qualified to do a breast augmentation, but his specialty is face lifts. If he only does two breast jobs a month, you may want to look for another doctor who does two a day.
Make sure you always compare sample before and after photos, and check references.
The Procedures
Though all cosmetic surgery procedures vary, most are performed as an outpatient, using anesthetic or local sedation. Every surgery comes with risks, potential side effects and a recovery time. Spend some time reviewing the side effects and risks before committing to the procedure.
Some commonly performed cosmetic surgeries and related procedures include:
- Breast augmentation
- Breast lift
- Chemical peel
- Collagen/fat injections
- Dermabrasion
- Ear surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Facelift
- Facial implants
- Forehead lift
- Hair replacement surgery
- Laser facial resurfacing
- Liposuction
- Male breast reduction
- Nose surgery
- Tummy tuck
Plasticsugery.org is a recommended resource for in depth information on different procedures and what you can expect.
The Most Popular Procedures
Tummy tucks and breast jobs are two of the most popular requested surgical procedures. They are both simple surgeries and can even be performed the same day.
Tummy Tuck
No matter how much you work out and tone, the only way to tighten lose skin is by getting a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty. A tummy tuck can also remove fat, excess skin, and stretch marks on your lower abdomen, giving you back the body you once had.
Breasts
If you are unhappy with your breasts, you have options. Though the most common reason women have this surgery is for cosmetic purposes, there are many other reasons you may choose to have a "boob" job, such as:
- After you have a baby, many women lose breast volume and want to restore their pre-pregnancy shape
- To fix disproportionate sized breasts
- To provide a breast contour when a breast has been removed or disfigured because of surgery or breast cancer
There are three different types of surgeries performed on your breasts:
- Breast enlargement (augmentation)
- Breast lift
- Breast reduction
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation, also known as augmentation mammoplasty, is performed to enhance the size and shape of the breast. An implant is inserted in the breast. This surgery, which takes about an hour, can increase your breast cup size by one to two sizes.
The actual implant is made of a silicone and rubber shell and filled with either saline solution or elastic silicone gel. There are different sizes and feels to each shell, including:
- Texture: choose from smooth or textured
- Shape: the shape can vary from a round profile to a more anatomically correct one, like a teardrop
- Size: the size can be customized based on both the profile (the depth of the curve) and the diameter measured across the implants base
Breast Lift
If the main reason you want a “boob” job is because your breasts are sagging after a pregnancy, breastfeeding, or just plain gravity, a breast lift may be all you need. A breast lift, also known is as Mastopexy, is a surgical procedure that will both lift and reshape your breasts. The surgery is a one to three hour procedure that involves removing excess skin and then repositioning both the remaining tissue and your nipples.
Cost of Plastic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery advice should include the costs and payments options available to you. Most plastic surgery procedures are not covered by your insurance, and will have to be paid for out of pocket. Reconstructive surgery is different and often is covered. When looking into the cost of plastic surgery, you need to take into consideration the:
- Surgeon's fee
- Anesthesia fee
- Operating room fee
- Implant fee (when applicable)
Here are some average prices for different procedures as quoted from Infoplasticsurgery.com
- Breast Lift: $5000 - $6000
- Face Lift: $5000 - $9000
- Permanent eyeliner or lip liner: $300 - $1000
- Tummy Tuck: $6000 - $8000
Make sure you do your research before committing to have any procedures done.
