Usually plastic surgery produces a positive outcome but there isnt always a joyous ending. Instead of making people attractive, the surgery sometimes end up leaving them scarred and distorted.
Other than the above mentioned consequences these reconstructive surgeries may also cause some aesthetic troubles such as lopsided boobs, wind tunnel facelifts etc. Thus unless you are fully satisfied with your surgeons competence and experience it is suggested not to go for any kind of plastic surgery. For being contented about the surgery, you can ask some questions to your surgeon like;
Are you the person who will operate me?
The only person you should talk to about your surgery is the surgeon wholl be doing your operation, ask him to tell you about the dangers of plastic surgery. If youre seeing a nurse or a consultant, ask to speak to the surgeon. If they say you cant do so, leave right away. Its absolutely essential to consult your surgeon before your operation.
Once you know youre talking to the surgeon, its also important to ask if theyll be doing everything in the procedure, say plastic surgery consultant Shannon Porter Leeman. Some doctors sill do the opening incisions, the pulling and the tugging and then let a junior stitch you up, which could affect scarring.
What is your qualification?
Dont feel any hesitation to ask this question any surgeon with right qualifications will be only too happy to tell you. According to Mr. Jag Chana the doctor must possess the qualification called an FRCS (Plast) and it increases the value if he is also a member of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.
What will be the right process in your opinion?
Keep in mind that the surgeon is the specialist and will discuss male plastic surgery if you are male. You may believe your tired look is best removed by tackling your upper eyelids, but your doctor may consider a brow lift more expected to give better look. And, having pursued many such functions 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 suggestions but you should go with that doctor who shows interest more in your health rather than money.
How many of my procedures did you do last year?
Experts opined that the surgeon should have an experience of performing at least 30-40 procedure similar to that you have choosen for. Interrogations about the practicing period can also be asked before going for surgery.
What is your field of specialty and what training do you have in the specific plastic surgery procedure I want?
A number of experts specialize in certain surgeries because they-or their patients feel they have a particular flair for it. And this question is one way to know if your surgeon favours your operation: obviously the greater the percentage, the more they specialise.
This specialization becomes more significant in cases of cosmetic surgeries and other facial work. But for body surgery this doesnt make much difference.
Can you show me before and after photos?
It will be beneficial for you to see what the surgeon is going to do for your and watching photographs may be better than asking to speak to a patient. There are some clinics which pay some amount to their former patients for talking about the benefits of the operation. So we suggest you not to trust them blindly.
Likewise, dont miss out on another clue as to what your surgeons end results look like. Look at the receptionist, nurses and other staff in the clinic, says Shannon Porter Leeman. Theyll often have had work done themselves. And if you can somehow see the surgeons wife, then even better!
Whos the anesthesiologist and in how many surgeries have you worked with them?
What is the need of this question? Because it could impact on your recovery time, says Mr. Grover. When an anaesthetist works with a surgeon a lot, they get to know how long he or she takes over an operation. Then they can adjust the anaesthestic accordingly.
This helps in reducing post operative sickness problem and thereby renders quick and easy recovery.
What about plastic surgery costs?
Search in advance what the process and posr- operative care will cost and insist on looking at a plastic surgery picture. If your surgery will be performed in a hospital remember that in addition to your doctor's fee, there will be a bill for use of the amenities and the services of the anesthesiologist. Also, you should know that around five per cent of plastic surgery processes need to be repeated because something goes wrong or the patient is not satisfied with the results. Most prestigious surgeons wont charge additional amount for this, but the hospital and anaesthetist may not be included.
Do you want to know anything about me?
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If the answer is No then you must search for a different surgeon. At the least a surgeon must ask you about your lifestyle or smoking habits, medical history and other like questions to ensure what procedure will help you and whether or not you are a eligible person for the surgery. If the surgeon is not candidly discussing with you about the effects and consequences of the surgery, ask him the reason for doing so?
Should I Trust Him?
This is actually question you need to ask yourself, say Mr. Stanek. First impression are vital. You have to trust your surgeons professional ability, but you also have to alike them as a person. You want to feel that when your wake up feeling terrible or if something goes wrong, this person will be there for you.
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