When you consider having any type of elective surgery you have to weigh the good against the bad. Here are some points worth considering.
- There is no such thing as a perfect surgery. All operations carry some risks.
- A cosmetic surgery operation may not be right for you today, but possibly in a few years.
- The risks might be worth the anticipated improvement.
- Sometimes it is worth waiting.
- There are no guarantees that ever could be given by any surgeon.
A good cosmetic surgeon does not spend time trying to convince people to have operations; he does try to help them reach an informed decision as to whether a cosmetic procedure would likely have a positive effect on their lives.
In general, surgeons judge success in an operation by the patient accepting the results. An operation would be considered a success if — a year after the surgery — the patient would have the surgery performed again.
The kinds of benefits most people are seeking from cosmetic surgery include:
- an improved sense of self-esteem;
- an overall feeling that their external appearance better matches how they feel inside; and
- a new-found ability to blend in with other people because their perceived deformity is less noticeable.
Cosmetic procedures do not work miracles, but they can make people happier and lives better. When that happens, it is a success by any standard.
Kole Plastic Surgery welcomes the thoughtful inquiries he has received from patients. As a skilled Pennsylvania plastic surgeon, he knows that clients considering aesthetic or reconstructive surgery need information and reassurance before they can make an informed, realistic choice about undergoing a medical procedure. Please call 215-315-7655 to get more advice or to obtain a free copy of Dr. Kole’s book, Cosmetic Surgery: The Risks and Rewards.
