MAKING THE DECISION BEFORE AESTHETiC OPERATiON

Undertaking plastic surgery must be given serious thought. Although the risk is relatively low, it is a surgical procedure and not a trivial beauty treatment.
In considering a surgical procedure to enhance your personal appearance, you must first examine what is your motivation and what are your expectations. In order to do so, you must choose a physician who is not only a qualified and experienced surgeon, but also who has the ability to listen and is willing to discuss the advantages and disadvantages with you in an open and realistic manner. The physician you choose must become closely related to you and your particular needs.

Before undertaking plastic surgery the physician must thoroughly examine and evaluate each patient. He must review your medical record to establish that there is no known condition that could increase, beyond normal, the risk of the operation. Do you show a tendency to form heavy scar tissue or do you heal clearly, quickly and with little or no scarring? This and many other questions have to be answered and noted in a first interview with your plastic surgeon.

Most normal, healthy people are excellent candidates for plastic surgery, but it is very important for you, as patient, to know that there are surgical limitations. You will avoid disappointment if you are willing to listen to your Doctor's explanation. This will enable you to form realistic expectations and not to expect miracles. The psychological evaluation is as critical as your physical history. Next you yourself can contribute to the success of the surgery with positive thinking and adhering to the pre-operative regime. This will give you the best preparation for a little or no pain operation with fast healing.