There is no doubt that plastic surgery procedures can change your life- it can improve your appearance, self-confidence and add to your sense of well-being. The decision to go under a knife for cosmetic enhancements should never be taken lightly. You must have realistic expectations.
The most crucial step when opting for plastic surgery is to select an experienced cosmetic expert who can help you understand the benefits of a particular procedure and the risk and limitations involved. While most people seek plastic surgery for cosmetic enhancements, a few may want to undergo a procedure for unrealistic reasons to make up for deeper issues.
Commonly stated reasons by people who plan to undergo a plastic surgery procedure typically include-
- ‘ I want to get it done for myself’
- ‘ People keep telling me I look angry or tired’
- ‘ I am young, but I don’t look that way’
Il-advised reasons typically include-
- I want to look like someone else
- My wife/husband/boyfriend/girlfriend is leaving me, I want to undergo a procedure for a boost.
- I want to please my boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse
Why do I need to undergo a plastic surgery procedure?
This is one of the vital questions with which you need to be honest with yourself. Whether you want to undergo a procedure to slow the aging process or for reconstructive purposes, either because you have developed a defect as a result of injury or trauma or because of a congenital defect, you should be honest with yourself while answering the following questions-
- Are you doing this for yourself? Or do you think that your spouse will love you more? – What is the motivation to undergo a plastic surgery procedure?
- Did someone make a comment on the flawed part of your body that’s when you decided to undergo plastic surgery or because you wanted to do something about it?
- What do you expect from plastic surgery? What are your expectations- are they realistic? Is it the way to make up for deeper personal problems, or there are just irregularities that you want to correct and feel good about yourself?
Undergoing a plastic surgery process is a significant investment of your time, effort, and emotion. A cosmetic procedure may not change your outlook on life or social life. Therefore, taking a moment to assess why you want plastic surgery done and whether you have realistic expectations.
So what are realistic expectations?
It is not a big deal to have minor imperfections– When you can keep things in this perspective, you don’t blow things out of proportion. When you are not fixated on a perceived defect, you will be much more tangibly pleased with the outcome.
It is also essential to keep in mind that nobody is perfect, so you will get disappointed if you expect 100% perfection. Plastic surgery can be 100% perfect, but expecting it to be 100% perfect in every situation is a wrong expectation. Talking to a qualified surgeon and being realistic is vital.
Undergoing plastic surgery won’t change your life overnight– By keeping a healthy perspective about plastic surgery, you will know that it will not make you popular, rich, or famous overnight. A plastic surgery procedure will change your looks but won’t change you from inside. However, it can give you a confidence boost.
Maintaining the surgery results is vital– Like anything else, you will need to maintain it after the procedure. For instance, if you are getting tummy tuck or thighs done, you must understand that you will have to do regular exercise and eat healthy to keep your weight in check. Similarly, if you get a facelift done, you cannot skip your nighttime skin moisturizing routine.
You won’t see results as soon as you are off the operating table– Patience is the key in any cosmetic procedure. There is a recovery period of any procedure to heal, which may immobilize the affected body part or restrict your day-to-day activities. However, it will be worth-a-wait if you allow things to settle in place patiently.
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Dr. Shah is a well-qualified and highly experienced plastic surgeon specializing in surgical and non-surgical procedures. Highly educated and notably credentialed, Dr. Shah is extremely professional and is committed to achieving optimal results for all his patients.
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