Are there alternatives to plastic surgery?
Are there alternatives to plastic surgery? Before resorting to plastic surgery, many patients try other methods that are advertised or believed to correct a body or facial imperfection. When it comes to undergoing surgery, the same holds true as with other fields of medicine: surgery should be the last resort, only to be tried after all else has failed. In other words, plastic surgery becomes an option when all else fails. However, there are also body imperfections that can’t be ...
Reasons why the plastic surgeon might postpone your procedure
Reasons why the plastic surgeon might postpone your procedure IntroductionWe often hear of people undergoing plastic surgery, and over the last few years, most people got the idea that practically anyone can have surgery to improve their physical appearance, practically at any time that is convenient for them. In reality, things are a bit different. It is true that plastic surgery nowadays can be performed on a wide variety of people, including people suffering from different ...
Why do unsatisfactory results occur after plastic surgery?
Why do unsatisfactory results occur after plastic surgery? Getting unsatisfactory results after plastic surgery is an inherent risk. This can happen despite choosing a talented, experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon to play out your procedure, so this is not always the reason why unsatisfactory results occur. Here are the most common reasons why patients might get results they are not happy with after undergoing an aesthetic procedure: - Lack ...
Weighing the pros and cons of plastic surgery
Weighing the pros and cons of plastic surgery When undergoing general surgery, in a vast majority of cases you will need to sign a consent form and the same is valid for plastic surgery. Why is this necessary? Plastic surgery is performed for aesthetic purposes mostly and sometimes to get increased functionality, but is it really surgery? You should know that plastic surgery is just as complex, if not more complex than any other type of surgery performed on your body to improve ...
What can plastic surgery do for you?
What can plastic surgery do for you? IntroductionMany people don’t really know what plastic surgery can do for patients. Some still believe plastic surgery should only be used for reconstructive purposes while others believe that breast augmentations and Brazilian butt lifts sums up the core of plastic surgery. None of this is true. Plastic surgery offers minimally invasive or more complex procedures to correct imperfections of the body and face, augmentations, and reductions ...
What to expect after undergoing plastic surgery in your 20s
What to expect after undergoing plastic surgery in your 20s The modern-day reality is that people of a young age are seeking help from plastic surgery to get a better start in life by enhancing their physical appearance. Plastic surgery helps patients correct physical defects and harmonize the features of the body. Undergoing plastic surgery early in life is sometimes necessary for patients who want to get rid of the emotional struggles that are associated with different aesthetic ...
Educating the patients about the risks and complications of plastic surgery
Educating patients about the risks and complications of plastic surgery IntroductionPlastic surgery is a hot conversation topic nowadays. Many people believe they know a lot about plastic surgery, but when consulting with an experienced plastic surgeon, most of the time it turns out many of the facts they considered true were actually just myths and legends. This is the reasons why many patients still show up for the pre-operative consultation for liposuction with the idea that ...
Plastic surgery to erase the signs of aging off the body
Plastic surgery to erase the signs of aging Due to bad lifestyle habits or a genetic predisposition, it is often the case that our bodies don’t show the age we feel inside. There are many people who are active and with a young soul trapped in a body affected by the passing of time and with its appearance altered by the mistakes of the past. Smoking, overeating, and a lack of exercise can have a negative impact on the body that can become visible even from an early age. Even if ...
Plastic surgery for senior patients
Plastic surgery for senior patients Today, plastic surgery is no longer exclusive to just the rich, young and famous. Nowadays people from all walks of life and of different ages choose plastic surgery to improve or correct their appearance. While the majority of patients resorting to plastic surgery are in the 25-45 age category, there are also senior patients interested in plastic surgery.The request for plastic surgery coming from more mature patients has different reasons. ...
How long do the results of plastic surgery last
When it comes to undergoing plastic surgery to correct an imperfection or improve the appearance of the body, there is one common concern for most patients: how long do the results of plastic surgery last? It is a common concern and a topic you should discuss with your plastic surgeon even during the pre-operative consultation. Knowing what to expect in terms of results and their sustainability is an important factor you should weigh in when considering if the procedure is worth the effort or ...