Electing to undergo cosmetic surgery can be life-changing. Before you make the decision to embark on cosmetic surgery, it's important you not only seek the advice of various medical professionals but most importantly, you need to ask yourself some deep-rooted questions:
1. Who or what am I having the operation for?
The first thing you need to do when considering cosmetic surgery is, to be honest with yourself, understand clearly what your motives are including the potential positives and negatives, and ultimately how it will affect your overall personal health in both the short-term and the long-term. And yes, I think we can agree that cosmetic surgery may give you the extra boost you are looking from a physical appearance such as redefining your profile or enhancing your natural assets, but we can also agree that cosmetic surgery will not fix your marriage, land you that job you've been longing for, or improve your social life. If you are not having the surgery for you and only you, then odds are it's best not to have it at all.
2. What is wrong with my appearance right now?
Before you make the decision to proceed with any cosmetic surgery you need to take the time to really look at yourself in the mirror and be objective. Do others even notice what you are worried about when it comes to your own body image? Most often, if you discuss your own personal body concerns with others you may find the common honest response, "I didn't even notice". Sometimes we become so fixated on how we feel about our body parts it becomes an unhealthy obsession and we think everyone notices what we perceive as flaws, but in reality, most people know you for who you are on the inside and pay little attention to the minute details. No one is not going to keep being friends with you just because you have a crooked nose or a few wrinkles!
Cosmetic surgery can improve some of the features on your face and body, but what it will never change is your attitude. Reversing concerns about your body images is much deeper than the surface of your skin. If you are feeling insecure about a certain part of your body you need to ask yourself, "Are there other things I can do naturally to improve my appearance rather than undergo cosmetic surgery?" Improving your diet, exercise, and sleep patterns can have the most positive overall impact on your outlook, and all of these things combined will fundamentally change how you feel about yourself.
3. Are my expectations in line with the surgery?
Today, everyone is looking for the quick fix - it seems like no one wants to put the effort in - the effort into their work, the effort into their friendships, and even the effort into their bodies. Think how many times you have put wayyyyyyyy more effort into your work than others that you have worked with, and the others end up wondering why you received the bonus or promotion and not them. Not only do you get the personal satisfaction, but you also get to see real results as a direct effort from all your hard work and dedication ... we all know the effort you put into anything is a direct reflection of the results you receive. The same goes for your own personal health. No one else can take credit for all your hard work when it comes to your own body and you can't be envious of others if you haven't put the extra energy and time in yourself. If you are looking to lose some weight, sometimes by putting that little extra consistent effort into your own diet and exercising would help more than electing for the quick fix surgery.
So keep looking in that mirror and ask yourself, "Am I being realistic with my expectations when it comes to cosmetic surgery?" The results of any surgery really lies between a blend of both optimism and realism, and more importantly the skills and experience of the plastic surgeon.
4. Can I afford it?
Another important question that generally tends to be overlooked for the long run is "Can I afford it?" Even minor cosmetic surgery can be expensive, not to mention the high possibility you will need additional surgeries after the first one. Breast implant surgery is just one example where over 1.7 million women worldwide elect to have this surgery every year, but often forget that breast implants are not lifetime devices and will need to be removed or replaced 8-10 years after the initial surgery (not to mention all the recent discoveries of associated risks with any implanted devices). Rhinoplasty (changing the shape/structure of your nose can interfere with your breathing, blepharoplasty (fixing drooping eyelids) can affect your vision ... and so on. The list goes on and on ...
So not only do you need to budget for your initial surgery, but you also need to budget for either follow-up surgery, and any other financial related risks such as possible time off work, hospital costs, and more.
Your Lifestyle & You
Your lifestyle has more to do with your beauty that you may realize. No matter what you choose to do when it comes to cosmetic surgery, always remember there is no substitute for a healthy diet, exercise, and proper sleep patterns - improving these three areas of your life may be everything you need to help you feel good both on the inside and out.
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All posts are intended strictly for educational purposes. It is not intended to make any representations or warranties about the outcome of any procedure. It is not a substitute for a thorough in-person consultation with a medical professional. If you have questions about your personal medical situation, please call your healthcare provider.
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