Every year more than fifteen million cosmetic surgeries are performed in the USA. All but two million of these are minimally invasive: but they’re all a big decision for the person who’s getting them completed.
Whether you’re ready to get your nose corrected to look how you’ve always wanted, or you’re fixing damage caused by something that happened to you: there are multiple things to consider before you schedule. These are the top things to think about and understand.
Be Realistic About What You Want and What’s Possible
Although it may seem like it can work miracles, plastic surgery has limitations that everyone should know. Have a frank conversation with your surgeon about what’s realistic for your situation.
Your results are going to be different based on your age, what you’re having done, who’s doing it, and on the elasticity of your skin. If you think the results will be something you’re still unhappy about, you might want to stop and reconsider the surgery.
Check Your Surgeon’s Qualifications and Rating
You hire a plastic surgeon who must be a highly trained professional who knows what they’re doing. Seek out someone who has worked in this field for years and has multiple glowing reviews from patients they’ve worked on.
In addition, looking at before and after images of procedures they’ve completed can help give you a clearer view of what’s possible.
Think About the Expense and How You’ll Afford It
No surgery is inexpensive. There’s the cost of pain management, of the work done, the tools used, and the time spent on it, not to mention the multiple people who help you with pre-care and aftercare.
All of this is vital to ensure that your surgery turns out how you want it to. So talk to a future surgeon and try to get an estimate so that you can save up for the amount needed, or speak to your insurance to see if they can cover it.
Be Honest About the Risk and What That Means For You
There’s a risk with every surgery. This can be scary, especially if you’ve never gone under the knife before. Are you prepared to handle anything negative that might come of this? Do you have people around you in your life that can help you manage the pain or healing that’s necessary after your procedure?
If you’re unsure and you have no support system, talk to your surgeon about the essential aftercare and if you can hire an on-call nurse to help if necessary.
Consider Nonsurgical Options If There Are Any
If you still aren’t sold on it: consider if any nonsurgical options can give you the results you want or get you as close as possible. This could be anything from injections to different workout regimens or lifestyle changes. They can’t do everything, but they can get you close.
Any Surgery Is a Major Decision
Every surgery, from a BBL to getting your jawline thinned, is a serious undertaking that you should consider carefully. So whether this is your first surgery or your fifth, take the time to think about everything we’ve discussed here.