Cosmetic

The first and most important step in choosing the cosmetic surgery treatment that you feel is right for you is research. Speak to your doctor and frankly outline your wants and expectations.

Fear of the procedure itself it also a major determining factor, along with recovery time and financial issues that influence a person’s choice of treatment.

While reading up on different surgery techniques, you will notice that some procedures appear riskier than others do. This is generally just an appearance and very misleading. A point in example is the comparison between a liposuction procedure and a tummy tuck operation. The former seems like a scary, invasive technique while the latter sounds like a minor procedure. However, the truth is quite the opposite. Tummy tucks involve major incisions and scaring whereas liposuction leaves behind only tiny reminders of the surgery.

Knowing what you want

When you go for consultation with a cosmetic surgeon, he will normally place a mirror in your hand and ask you to minutely detail your issues with your appearance. Your expectations from the surgery are best explained thoroughly at this initial point. If there is something about your face or body that bothers you, you must make it clear now. Talk to the surgeon and spell out exactly what you need changed and what your expectations are.

Before you sit with the doctor, write down any queries you have, or anything you wish to discuss with the doctor. Write down what he says, so that you have a handy reference for later.

When the doctor discusses the procedure with you, be sure to ask him to map the procedure in your case so that you know what you are in for in all detail.