If you are considering having plastic surgery there are some things you should keep in mind in order to get the most from this experience.
Try to get as much information upfront before the procedure; it will save you time and money.
- Make sure you have thought seriously about the procedure you wish to have performed. After you have talked with your family members and friends and still want to go through with it, find yourself a great plastic surgeon and enjoy the experience. If you have any doubts, take a little more time and talk with people who have had a procedure done themselves.
- Look for a plastic surgeon who is board certified. Any physician can become a plastic surgeon so it is up to you to find one who knows what he or she is doing. Check out their plastic surgery before and after photos and ask if you can contact one or two of their former patients to hear how their experience was. You can also read testimonials from their website to further confirm their reputation. Don’t be afraid to ask a friend who has had a procedure done how they liked or disliked their plastic surgeon.
- Make sure that you are in good shape physically. If you have high blood pressure make sure you are taking your meds. Type 2 diabetes can hamper your healing process so make sure you have yours under control. Provide a full list of medications you may be on, the strength of the prescription and the dosage. This is important to have on hand for any surgical procedure.
- Find out everything you can about the procedure that you are planning on having done. Check out the pros and cons, how long the surgery will be, and how long the recovery period is. Ask the doctor or the nurse what restrictions you have to follow after the surgery and for how long. Will pain medications be available? How long will you be sore? When can you expect to see your new and improved look?
- Will you have scars? If so, where will they be? Will you end up with stitches? Will they have to be removed or will they dissolve on their own.
- Will this be performed at a hospital or at an out-patient facility? Is this procedure considered something that is interfering with your health? Could your health insurance cover it? If you are thinking of having breast reduction because you are in constant back pain, you may want to speak with a customer service rep from your insurance company.
- Find out how much this procedure will cost. Ask if the physician has any kind of financing programs available. Is this something you can afford right now or do you need to start saving up?
- Will you need any follow up procedures? If so, when would you need to have them performed and what is the cost involved? A follow up to a first facelift may be less expensive and take less time for recovery.
Try to get as much information upfront before the procedure; it will save you time and money.