Oct 06
2008Answers to Your Questions About Plastic Surgery
Filed Under (Beauty) on 06-10-2008
Tagged Under : Beauty
How realistic is it that a 45 year old celebrity looks like she is 25? It is not realistic at all. Although pictures in magazines can be brushed up, the real answer if often found in plastic surgery procedures.
Getting a cosmetic procedure used to be frowned upon, but many do it now without second thought. If you have a body area that you want improved, you might be considering it. If so, you probably have a lot of questions. Here are answers to some of the more frequent ones.
The plastic surgery you read about really only represents half of the field. The other half, reconstructive surgery, is less glamorous, but more important. It is used to return a body to a normal state. Doing skin grafts on a badly burned patient is reconstructive plastic surgery.
Cosmetic surgery is a procedure you decide to get voluntarily. Your ears stick out and you finally decide to do something about it. Feeling better about your appearance is not a medically necessary reason, so it is a voluntary surgery. In the world of medicine, voluntary surgery is referred to as elective surgery.
A surgical procedure involves trauma to the body. When you pierce the skin, you are doing damage. While plastic surgery is designed to ultimately create a better look, there are risks. Any surgery has risks, so make sure to discuss them with your surgeon first.
Surgery is great and all, but how long before I am back on my feet? As you might imagine, the answer depends on the procedure. Some involve recovery times of a day or two while others take longer. Ask your doctor for advice on your specific situation.
I want to look good, but I hate pain! Well, this is true for everyone. There is going to be some discomfort with plastic surgery because you are modifying the body. There will be swelling, some bleeding and pain as well as pain medication.
I want to look like Angelina Jolie? Plastic surgery will enhance your look, but it cannot turn you into someone else. A good strategy is to use virtual plastic surgery software to see estimated before and after views of your surgery.
What about the doctor behind the mask? A licensed plastic surgeon goes through a lot to reach their position. How about medical school and then five to seven years of post graduate training? The also continually keep up on new developments.
The cost of plastic surgery is also a bit issue with patients. The fees range widely depending on where you are and what type of procedure you are getting. Make sure to get a written estimate of the fee of the surgeon and any other costs as well.
General questions and answers can only go so far when discussing medicine. The real fountain of knowledge is your surgeon. Make a list of questions and run them by him or her to get answers about your specific situation.
