Myths about Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmeticsurgery leaves no scars.

Many men and women considering cosmeticsurgery often have the misconception that there will be absolutely no scarringafter their cosmetic surgery. While cosmetic surgeons work as hard as possibleto place incisions in unnoticeable locations, when an incision is made or whenskin is removed, it is inevitable that a scar will develop. By choosing an experienced,specially trained cosmetic surgeon, patients can make sure that incisionsare made as small as possible and concealed by the natural curves of theirbodies.

Cosmeticsurgery is dangerous.

Cosmetic surgery is a medical procedure andas with all surgeries, there are risks associated for every patient. Recoverytimes vary, but dangerous is not an accurate word to describe some of thefascinating procedures cosmetic surgeons perform on men and women of all agesevery day.  Patients should choose aboard certified surgeon with adequate experience and training in the type ofcosmetic surgery you are considering.

Shoppingfor the lowest price on a procedure is the best way to find a cosmetic surgeon.

Cosmetic surgery yields permanent physicalresults and is serious business. Searching for the lowest price cosmeticsurgeon in your area is not the best way to choose a cosmetic surgeon. Patientsconsidering cosmetic surgery should find a cosmetic surgeon who is honest withthem about the cost, risk, and results of their procedure. Cost must beconsidered, but it is more important to have a safe procedure performed by agifted surgery that produces magnificent results.

Allcosmetic surgeons are the same.

While cosmetic surgeons may share similarbackgrounds, their skill level, experience, and training varies widely. Duringyour initial consultation you should ask your potential cosmetic surgeon about hisbackground and why he’s the best choice for your particular aesthetic goals. 

Cosmeticsurgeons only perform breast surgery.

While some cosmetic surgeons concentrate onjust one or two specific procedures, many cosmetic surgeons provide patientswith a wide array of cosmetic surgery options such as:

·    Abdominoplasty

·    BOTOX®

·    Arm reduction

·    Liposuction

·    Facelift

·    Rhinoplasty

Recoveryfrom cosmetic surgery is very painful.

Most cosmetic surgery patients find that therecovery period from cosmetic surgery is not nearly as painful as they thought.People who are considering cosmetic surgery, but are wary of the painassociated with the recovery, should schedule an initial consultation with acosmetic surgeon in their area. During an initial consultation, your cosmeticsurgeon will inform you of exactly what you can expect before, during and aftercosmetic surgery.