There are a hundred ways to look
younger, such as having an eyelid lift, neck lift, Botox treatments,
laser treatments, and liposuction, but many people forget the health risks
and dangers of these procedures if not handled with proper concern. When considering
these types of procedure it is very important to ask the right
questions. “An informed consumer is a smart consumer” having knowledge on
what procedure you want to get done will help you find a doctor who can better
address your needs. Increasing your knowledge and asking the right question
will improve the overall result of your procedure.
What are the right questions to
ask? The first question to ask your surgeon, after
explaining your concerns is, “What treatment is right for me?” Your Board Certified
Surgeon will know what procedure would best fit your needs, according
to skin type and financial status.
The second question is, “How much does it cost? All
procedures have different
pricing. The length and complication of the
procedure is a large factor in the total cost involved. The longer
and more complicated the procedure the higher the cost.
How can you prepare for your procedure? Asking your surgeon this
question and following his/her guidelines will help you have a better recovery
and improve outcome of your procedure.
Have you viewed my medical history? If the cosmetic surgeon
is not aware of your medical history or fails to ask for blood work before your
procedure, you need a new doctor! Not having blood work before
you go through any anesthesia is life threatening. No one
should undergo any procedure without having the proper blood work
done.
What are the risks? Ask the surgeon the side effects of the
anesthesia and procedure itself, “How will you feel after surgery and how to
handle that side effects if they do occur?”
Overall, everyone should have the opportunity to look and feel great, but it is
important to conduct the proper research on both your desired procedure and
surgeon to ensure the best possible results.
