Cosmetic surgeries are the famous ways of personal as well as personality enhancement but theses surgeries sometimes results in dire consequences. These surgeries sometimes causes serious complications that may even be perpetual in nature.
Apart from this, the reconstructive operations sometimes may create aesthetic disaster like wind tunnel facelift and lopsided boobs. Thus in plastic surgery, unless there is an overwhelming prevalence of the reward over the risks, the person should not opt to have it done. To clear your suspicions regarding the surgery you can ask your surgeon some questions such as;
Are you the person wholl actually be handling the scalpel?
To get full and fair information you should have direct communication with your surgeon because only he can deliver you such type of information and he should also touch on the dangers of plastic surgery. Unless you have direct communication with him, dont be ready for the surgery.
You should also make one thing clear that the same surgeon with whom you have consulted will do the whole process and will not leave anything on their assistants.
What is your qualification?
There is no problem in inquiring this type of question. A qualification called an FRCS which means that he is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons is the most important qualification he must have and it will be more better if he is also a member of BAAPS.
Which type of procedure do you suggest?
Keep in mind that the surgeon is the specialist and will discuss male plastic surgery if you are male. You may think your tired look is best way to deal with your upper eyelids, but your surgeon may consider a brow lift more likely to give good results. And, having executed many such procedures in the past, the surgeon is likely to know what will give you the better look.
It may happens that different surgeons may give different views but you should go with that doctor who shows concern more in your health rather than money.
How many of my processes did you do last year?
Experts opinion about this question is that the surgeon should have an experience of performing at least 30-40 procedure similar to that you have decided to go for. Interrogations about the practicing period can also be made before going for surgery.
Are you an expert in this procedure?
This is yet another significant question which you can ask. A surgeon who is a specialist is always preferred than the general surgeon.
This expertise becomes more significant in cases of rhinoplasty and other facial work. But for body surgery this doesnt make much difference.
Do you have some before and after photographs of the patients?
It will be beneficial for you to see what the surgeon is going to do for your and viewing photographs may be better than asking to talk with a patient. Some clinics pay patients to talk about what they had done, so I wouldnt necessarily say youre going to get an unbiased opinion, says consultant plastic surgeon Mr. Rajiv Grover.
A close inspection of the end results of surgery, clinic staff and other arrangements might also help you in making a right selection.
Whos the anaesthetist and in how many surgeries have you worked with them?
If the anesthetist is working with the surgeon from many years he gets an idea about how much time that surgeon is taking in the operation. This helps in changing the anaesthetic in that way.
This can minimize postoperative complications (which may aggravate bruising) and make you feel generally better throughout your recovery.
What are plastic surgery costs?
Search in advance what the procedure and subsequent care will cost and insist on looking at a plastic surgery picture. If your surgery is going to be performed in a hospital remember that other than your doctor's fee, there will be a charge for use of the facility and the services of the anesthetist. It is seen that in many cases the patient requests to reverse or alter the out comes of the surgery as they are not happy with the results. This might take more from your pocket.
Do you want to know about my medical history?
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It is also very important that your surgeon should ask you certain basic question regarding your habits, your medical history etc. These type of questions help him in determining what process will be best suited for you. If the surgeon is not candidly discussing with you about the effects and consequences of the operation, ask him the reason for doing so?
Do I confidence in my surgeon?
In the opinion of Mr. Stanek this is the most important question. Trusting your surgeon is the most important factor in all kind of surgeries especially in the case of cosmetic surgeries. Unless you have trust on him dont be ready for the operation.
