What to know about plastic surgery

Plastic surgery is becoming more and more popular, as more women and men choose this method to either improve their health or change their look.

Before considering having a plastic intervention, there are a few important things to know. Many people think differently of expectations or risks.

To get started, a person who wants to have a cosmetic surgery must be physically healthy and have realistic expectations.

Here are the most important things to know about plastic surgery:

It’s safer than people think.

Plastic surgery is very safe, at least in the United States. Yet again, patients have to do their share of research to find the right physician. That means a board-certified surgeon, which can be found on the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ website. 

Which are the risks, though?

Almost every surgery has its associated risks, so does the plastic surgery. Infections, blood clots and excessive bleeding are some of them, and not forget about the potential scars. But still, the health risks are kept at a low level. A good health and a balanced weight will help keep aside those risks. The best way to get informed about this issue is to openly talk with your doctor. Last but not least, one risk is to not be happy with the final result, and that also must be kept in mind.

One surgery can have two benefits.

If you need an intervention like the rhinoplasty, you should know that this is not only for the appearance of the nose, but can also cure the breathing issues, through the septoplasty. In this case, you should find a specialist who can address both at the same time.

Breast implants: What are the risks and what fits?

One of the most common plastic surgeries is the breast implant. There are small risks associated, like some rare forms of cancer – there are a few hundreds cases recorded to date in the world, out of which more than 90% have been cured with treatment. Still, this incidence is a very small number out of the total number of women who chose to have breast implants – less than 1 in 10,000 cases.

And when it comes to choosing the right size breast implant, this decision is made generally after discussing with the physician. The most important factors are the desire of the patient, the reasons for having the surgery and the patient’s health.

Men are also undergoing plastic surgeries.

Plastic surgeries aren’t just for women. Some men want that surgery for cosmetic reasons – like keeping the athletic body or keeping away the fat. Lifting and Botox are also commonly used among men.

Working out is a must, even with plastic surgery.

Plastic surgery does not replace working out, having those exercise constantly, and following a healthy diet. Even though you may be satisfied with the liposuction or abdominoplasty results, but without the usual healthy lifestyle, the benefits of the cosmetic surgery will eventually disappear for sure.

What are the costs and financial options?

When it comes to costs, you have to be aware that the most insurance plans do not cover it. And is not cheap either – prices of 4 to 5 figures, including follow-up care or additional correcting procedures. You can get plastic surgery financing, which basically means having a loan. There are loans which cover many types of cosmetic surgery, from breast implants or other breast interventions, to Botox implant, facelift, rhinoplasty, cheek implants, chin lift, abdominoplasty, or liposuction. The right financial decision must be made when analyzing all these options, and many more others, including the fact that an unexpected result of the surgery does not suspend the payment.

Recovery after cosmetic surgery.

The recovery time needed after the procedure depends on the nature of it, what implied and if it was complex or not. For the surgery to have the results you desired, it is essential that you follow the doctor’s post-op recommendations. That includes activity restrictions and effort restrictions.

One thing to keep in mind is that healing takes time, maybe months, even in cosmetic surgeries. So, give your body time, as the body will not just be ready for any type of event as soon as you exit the clinic or the hospital. Also, don’t forget that recovery is too an issue of mental health – maybe feeling emotional or depressed.