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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Plastic Surgery
How realistic is it that a 45 year old celebrity looks like she is 25? It is not realistic at all. Although pictures in magazines can be brushed up, the real answer if often found in plastic surgery procedures.
The world of plastic surgery is filled with a lot of assumptions and myths. Does it hurt? Does it last? Will I look like this person in a magazine? There are so many questions, that it is hard to know where to start answering them, but we will try.
The plastic surgery you read about really only represents half of the field. The other half, reconstructive surgery, is less glamorous, but more important. It is used to return a body to a normal state. Doing skin grafts on a badly burned patient is reconstructive plastic surgery.
In contract, elective surgery is the more well known area of plastic surgery. It is a voluntary surgery undertaken to enhance some part of your body that bothers you. Put another way, there is no medical reason for the surgery.
A surgical procedure involves trauma to the body. When you pierce the skin, you are doing damage. While plastic surgery is designed to ultimately create a better look, there are risks. Any surgery has risks, so make sure to discuss them with your surgeon first.
Will the recovery time be long? The answer depends entirely on the type of surgery you have. A facelift is going to require two to four weeks of recovery time. Liposuction of your abdominal area will be much shorter, while a nose job can take a month for the bruises to go away.
Will it hurt? Ah, we get to the heart of the matter. The short answer is it probably will hurt. No pain, no gain as they say. The reason is most plastic surgery introduces trauma to the body. This will cause pain, swelling and bruising. It will take time for all three to resolve.
I want to look like Angelina Jolie? Plastic surgery will enhance your look, but it cannot turn you into someone else. A good strategy is to use virtual plastic surgery software to see estimated before and after views of your surgery.
What about the doctor behind the mask? A licensed plastic surgeon goes through a lot to reach their position. How about medical school and then five to seven years of post graduate training? The also continually keep up on new developments.
What will my surgery cost? Well, your doctor can tell you. Make sure to get his fee as well as any incidental costs so you know the grand total. This fee total should also be put in writing for your benefit.
As you can probably tell from the tone of this article, many of your questions are best answered by your doctor. The doctor should be willing to take the time to answer all of them. If not, find someone else.
About the Author Author Ricardo Gibson is fascinated with cosmetic surgical procedures. Prior to choosing a plastic surgeon, make sure to read his plastic surgery articles at PlasticSurgeonPractices.com.
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