Friday, September 01, 2006

cosmetic plastic surgery : What to know beforehand

Cosmetic surgery can help improve your appearance, but it's not for everyone. Understand the benefits, risks and limitations to make the best choice for you.
You've seen it advertised in newspapers, featured on television programs, displayed on the faces of celebrities — cosmetic surgery. It's guaranteed to shave decades off your appearance, right? In some cases, maybe. Cosmetic surgery offers the potential to improve many areas of the body. But as with any surgery, cosmetic procedures also involve certain risks and limitations.

To increase the likelihood of a satisfying outcome, first examine your reasons for wanting cosmetic surgery. Then educate yourself about what you can realistically expect, the benefits and risks involved, and how to find a qualified surgeon. Understanding these issues can help you decide if cosmetic surgery is the right choice for you.

Why consider cosmetic surgery?
Cosmetic surgery aims to change your appearance by altering parts of your body that function normally but make you unhappy. This differs from reconstructive surgery, which can restore appearance and function of body parts affected by congenital defects, injuries and diseases such as cancer.

If you're dissatisfied with your appearance, you may be interested in cosmetic surgery not only to look better, but also to feel better. Despite possible risks, and though each person's experience is unique, both improvements may be likely after cosmetic surgery.

Those who seek out cosmetic surgery generally have a positive self-image, despite being unusually focused on one or more aspects of their appearance. In fact, some may even feel better about their overall appearance than do people who aren't interested in cosmetic surgery.

Postoperative surveys find that those satisfied with the results perceive benefits including:

Greater self-confidence
Improved social lives, sex lives and interpersonal relationships
Increased enjoyment of leisure activities
No studies have conclusively proved that most people can expect to enjoy dramatic improvements in their psychological well-being, however. If you're struggling with depression, for example, cosmetic surgery is unlikely to relieve it.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cosmetic-surgery/SN00006

1 Comments:

Blogger Neil Crespi said...

It is really best to learn everything there is to about cosmetic surgery before making the decision to go under the knife..it's for the best.

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