Risk_and_Benifits_of_Cosmetic_Surgery

Risks and Benefits of Cosmetic Surgery What is cosmetic surgery' Cosmetic surgery is can be numerous surgical procedures that are used to restore or enhance the appearance of different parts of your body. It’s a specialty that is growing in the medical profession and the demand is continually growing. The number of cosmetic surgery procedures performed in the United States increased by nearly 1 million from 2006 to 2007. Some of the most well known procedures included tummy tucks, skin treatments liposuction and breast implants. Cosmetic surgery can be defined as a method of correction or restoration of any part of the body. Cosmetic surgery was started by Americans in the nineteenth century during World War 1 to reconstruct any damages caused by injury to the soldiers. Today, cosmetic surgery has become way more advanced. Cosmetic surgery is still used to correct any malformations that may have been caused from an accident or birth defect, but also commonly used to improve the looks and appearance of people in today’s society. Many people do not like their look or size in certain parts of their body so they reach out to their cosmetic surgeon of choice to correct that feature and enhance their looks. Both men and women are becoming increasingly concerned about their physical appearance and are seeking cosmetic surgery. Most studies report that people are generally happy with the outcome of cosmetic procedures, but little rigorous evaluation has been done. More extensive procedures like rhinoplasty appear to require greater psychological adjustment by the patient than restorative procedures like a facelift. Patients who have unrealistic expectations of outcome are more likely to be dissatisfied with cosmetic procedures. Some people are never satisfied with cosmetic interventions, despite good procedural outcomes. Whether you are in the market for Liposuction, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, or any other cosmetic procedure; you will need to make sure you choose the right doctor for you. Making sure you do your research and getting all the advice from previous patients will help you in your quest to find your perfect surgeon. It is important to know what questions to ask when making a decision about something as important and potentially life-altering as cosmetic surgery. First you need to ask yourself why you are wanting to get cosmetic surgery and then you need to find out exactly what you need to know and why before choosing a cosmetic surgeon to perform your cosmetic procedure. You want to know as much as possible about your potential cosmetic surgeon’s skills, experience, and credentials. Also, make sure your potential surgeon is board certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This certification indicates that a surgeon has completed extensive specialized training that not only shows his/her superior knowledge and experience, but also speaks of their commitment to excellence in the industry. Although there are benefits to cosmetic surgery there are quite a few health risks involved. One health risk is infection, not only around the incision, but your body is still week and healing from the surgery and you can get infections in other parts of the body such as the bladder or sinuses. Nerve damage is another risk; anytime you have cosmetic surgery your nerves are manipulated during surgery and can cause numbness. Like most surgeries there’s always a chance of blood clots. Then there are chances of emotional risks when the surgery does not produce the desired effect that a person expects. Last but not least there have been complications that have lead to death. If you are going to have an elective cosmetic procedure, you should check all possible risks involved and check with your doctor to make sure your body is healthy enough. You may want to schedule yourself an appointment to consult with your primary physician before scheduling your cosmetic procedure just to make sure your body is in good enough health to safely pull through and recover from such an extensive surgery. You can be petite and look physically fit, but if your body is not properly taken care of, the surgery could poses health risk as well as interfere with your recovery. We have always been told that what matters is on the inside and not the outside, but it seems to be an old saying to our current generation and even leading to the older generation as well. A lot of women thinking about having cosmetic surgery have a natural desire to look younger or better than they currently look. The same desire that motivates us to buy an anti aging cream or to cover up our grey hair can lead us to wonder about going out and getting a face lift or some other means of cosmetic surgery. But taking a decision to having an elective cosmetic surgery is not as simple as going to your local Walgreens or Wal-Mart and deciding on which anti aging face cream to buy. Sometimes patients build up cosmetic surgery in their minds as the answer to all their problems. If you believe cosmetic surgery will rescue your failing marriage or land you a promotion at your work-you are probably making the wrong decision. In several areas across the US mother-daughter ‘cosmetic surgery duets’ are on the rise. Cosmetic surgeons are seeing more and more mothers and daughters come in together before weddings and vacations to have facelifts, nose jobs, and even Botox or other fillers just to make sure they are “perfect”. With shows like Desperate Housewives being broadcast into homes around the world, it’s no surprise that millions of women and men have turned to cosmetic surgery for smoother skin, perkier breast, and a super-cinched waistline. In a world where extra small and size 0 are hailed (not to mention the double D’s), it makes sense that so many women are undergoing cosmetic surgery procedures to meet the sleek and sculpted standard of beauty Hollywood has imposed on us all. The ultimate decision rests in your hands. As a future patient, you should always do your research on what exactly you are getting yourself into so therefore you will gain the knowledge about your surgeon and the procedure. Do take in mind the risk factors that play into having your procedure. Remember, you are as beautiful on the outside as you are on the inside.