Table of Contents

• What are the questions to ask yourself before embarking on cosmetic surgery?
• Should we go under the scalpel if we suffer from a mental illness?
• This is how you can prepare for the big step.
• Go for personal recommendations.
• Understand all post-operative requirements.

cosmetic surgery is a big decision. Of course, you do not crave for it just for the heck of it. There are various social and psychological reasons involved. But, before assuming anything, especially its success, you should understand the process fully.

This is because it is you, who will have to live eternally with the result of what you wish for. An operation done without prior plumping for it, may lead to wrong results, even if it is successful. Therefore, always choose an option that will not end up making you feel out-of-place in the society. Keeping this is mind, focus on the purpose of the operation.

What are the questions you should ask yourself before going for cosmetic surgery?

• For how long have you been craving for it?

• Do you really need it?

• Will it make any difference to your social presence?

• Can you afford it?

Only after you have sorted these queries, should you go for the big step. If, at any point of time, you feel nervous or anxious about it, consider seeing a medical counsellor. He will help you overcome your fears and decide what is best for you.

An interesting fact, here, is that, patients tend to take in only a third of what their counsellor tells them. Therefore, the more the number of consultation sessions, the better.

Should you go under the scalpel if you are suffering from a mental illness

Your mental good health is very important during the operation. If you are undergoing depression, or a certain psychological disorder or issue, delaying the operation would be a wise decision. This is because mental instability leads to wrong decisions at times.

Remember, the operation is just a single part of your entire well-being. It is like having a car at your home. You have to feed it with enough oil to keep it running. If you are in two minds, it is better not to go for it.

This is how you can prepare yourself for the big step.

After you are mentally ready for the operation, you must ready yourself physically, too. The process is not safe for those with heart issues, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, and a weak or compromised immune system. Other than that, a person who is about to go under the knife, should take the following measures:

• He must follow a good, healthy diet plan.

• He must not have any form of addiction, be it caffeine, cigarette smoking, alcohol or drugs.

• He must take care of any Vitamin deficiency that he is suffering from.

• He should positively stay away from medicines, which are available without a doctor's prescription. This is because such medicines hamper the blood clothing process eventually.

• Above all, he should stay rational about the entire undertaking.

The very first step is to choose a good surgeon.

Now, the entire process suffices two big reasons, one being corrective and the other, the look of body parts. Whatever your reason is, choosing a trustful and skilled surgeon is the very first prerequisite. A masterly doctor will have the following qualities:

• He will have a valid degree, and at least two years of training in plastic surgery.

• He will have a lot of experience in handling such operative processes in various parts of the body.

• He will carry out operations only in accredited clinics.

• He will have a knack for research and modern techniques.

• He will be ethics-driven out-and-out.

Go for personal recommendations.

What the Internet offers, is a large heap of suggestions. You are left utterly confused. The best option, then, is to go for personal recommendations. The market is vast and recommendations from family and friends are a great way to begin your research. The practitioner matters as much as the company does.

Be candid. There is nothing to feel shy about it:

Do not hesitate to ask your surgeon every necessary question, not matter how silly it sounds. It is a matter about your outer appearance, and this is serious. Clear all your doubts about the process before leap toward it. Because using the Internet is only natural, a huge surge of information and queries will riddle you thoroughly. Discuss your confusions with your doctor beforehand.

What you are about to undergo is never magic.

Surgeons are not magicians. Do not demand for or expect a miracle to happen overnight. There will always be minor rooms for errors. Of course, it is not necessary that the error will affect you bad. As mentioned earlier, staying rational will help you in the long run.

Be aware of all the potential risks and complications.

No cosmetic surgery comes without risks and potential complications, even though the results are rewarding. A good surgeon will take care to explain you the pros and cons of the process before guiding you to the operation theatre. Listen to his advice and understand the complications involved. Any surgeon who tells you otherwise, is only lying. Beware of such doctors.

Understand all the post-operative requirements.

Your doctor will give you all post-operative instructions. Understand the points carefully and follow them devotedly. You may need to stop consuming certain medicines, or limit certain day-to-day activities, too. The success of your operation depends a lot on your effort. The more cautious you are, the better are the results.

Remember, some operations will not wind up in a single session.

For instance, if you have considered a breast augmentation process, chances are that you will need to come back for more of such sessions, although not immediately, but a few years later for sure. Therefore, it is better to prepare yourself for the coming.

This article is certainly not to dissuade you by any means. We encourage the process and are deep believers of it. We advocate it as much as you do. Only, be cautious, because you are asking for a change that will last for a lifetime.