subject: Questions To Ask Yourself Prior To Plastic Surgery [print this page] Are you thinking about having plastic surgery? You know all of the negative talk about it, but you really want to fix a problem on your body. It may be something that has bothered you for your entire life or it may be something that's just developed. You may want to make these changes for very good reasons, even for health reasons. You should not allow the opinions of others to come into play when it comes to having this type of procedure. Rather, you need to ask yourself the right questions to really get an idea about why you want to do this and what it may mean for you and for your future.
Why Do You Want It?
One of the first things to think about regarding plastic surgery is why you have the desire for this type or work. You may have many reasons that are just fine. However, you do want to ensure that you are making these changes to your body for your own reasons. You should not be doing so because your loved one has told you to. You should be comfortable making this decision based on what it can offer to you.
What Needs Changing?
Next, ask yourself what you want to see happen. Instead of saying you want to have a nose job, for example, think about what about your nose you do not like and what steps you can take to fix the problem. You may be considering the size of your nostrils or the bump on the bridge. You want to consider what the problem is so that you and your doctor can find the best way to fix it. It is also a good idea to think about why it is a problem. Be sure your reasons make sense to you.
What Do You Expect?
Perhaps the biggest concern many people have is about what expectations they have for this type of treatment. What do you want to see happen? Is that realistic based on what your doctor has told you? The problem is that you may need more than one procedure. You may want to change something that is drastic and it may not be possible to make such significant changes to your body. Your doctor can help you to make reasonable decisions about what is right for you.
In fact, it is up to your plastic surgery doctor and you to determine what the best type of treatment is and what it will realistically accomplish for you. By taking the time to ask yourself these types of questions, you can feel more comfortable going forward. You'll be able to know why you really want to do this.
