You've decided that you want to get cosmetic surgery, you have worked out that you can afford it, either by getting a loan, or getting your surgery abroad, to save on the costs. But the most critical point is one that people do often overlook, or leave to the last minute. Namely, making sure that your cosmetic surgeon is reputable!
So, how do you do this?
One popular method is using a referral service. A good referral service will have already vetted the cosmetic clinics, making sure that everything is above board. This can be invaluable, particularly if you are planning to get surgery overseas.
Another important thing to do is make sure that you see some examples of the plastic surgeon's previous work. There are many, very talented salespeople in the field of cosmetic surgery, and not all of them work entirely ethically. Actually seeing the results of the surgery you are considering will let you know:
a) Whether the surgery will give you the results that you want.
b) Whether your expectations are realistic.
c) If the amount of scarring will be acceptable.
d) Last, but definitely not least, the standard of surgery that the clinic works to, along with the level of experience in that particular area.
You should not consider the operation unless it is apparent that the cosmetic surgeon is very experienced, qualified and accredited. And by this, I mean in the exact field of surgery.
Do not be afraid to ask questions. A good, reputable cosmetic surgeon will be only too happy to explain all of the risks. Don't let yourself be pressured by heavy-handed sales tactics. A reputable cosmetic surgery clinic should not be trying to aggressively sell, and you must allow yourself time to consider all the options.
However experienced and qualified the cosmetic surgeon is, there is always a possibility of complications, as there is with any surgical procedure. You should be sure to understand whether any revision to the surgery will be included in the price, should it become necessary.
Making sure that you have found a good surgeon, at a reputable clinic, will make it that much more probable that your cosmetic surgery experience is a positive one.
Wednesday 21 July 2010
Male Cosmetic Surgery
It used to that cosmetic surgery was of interest only to women. How much this has changed! It turns out that nowadays, men are almost as likely to consider aesthetic surgery, with the top surgery procedures for men being male breast reduction (gynecomastia surgery), hair transplant surgery, rhinoplasty and chin augmentation.
So what has changed?
I guess we're all more conscious about our appearance, and nobody wants to look their age, but the main reason for this as advertising and the media. Men in commercials definitely seem to look more chiseled, recently, and the same applies increasingly to the leading men in the top Hollywood films.
Women, too, expect a higher standard of grooming in men, while pressure in the work place to appear young and dynamic must also play a part in this upsurge in interest in male cosmetic surgery.
How do we actually feel about this?
If we are honest with ourselves, most men probably miss the days when we didn't have to pay much attention to our appearance. Men were not supposed to try to hard aesthetically, but how this has changed. There are so many cosmetic products now available for men, now making the sorts of rejuvenating claims that we laughed at when applied to female cosmetic products.
Now we are supposed to be concerned if we look tired? Worrying about hair loss and middle-age spread was enough!
The other thing is that we are increasingly short of time, so going to the gym, eating properly, getting enough sleep, all seem a little far-fetched...
So it is no wonder that so many men are now resorting to the scalpel, in order that we look on the outside the way we feel, or would like to, on the inside.
Search Google for "cosmetic surgery for men", and there are millions of pages devoted to this subject. It's quite clear that the times have changed, and that male cosmetic surgery is here to stay.
So what has changed?
I guess we're all more conscious about our appearance, and nobody wants to look their age, but the main reason for this as advertising and the media. Men in commercials definitely seem to look more chiseled, recently, and the same applies increasingly to the leading men in the top Hollywood films.
Women, too, expect a higher standard of grooming in men, while pressure in the work place to appear young and dynamic must also play a part in this upsurge in interest in male cosmetic surgery.
How do we actually feel about this?
If we are honest with ourselves, most men probably miss the days when we didn't have to pay much attention to our appearance. Men were not supposed to try to hard aesthetically, but how this has changed. There are so many cosmetic products now available for men, now making the sorts of rejuvenating claims that we laughed at when applied to female cosmetic products.
Now we are supposed to be concerned if we look tired? Worrying about hair loss and middle-age spread was enough!
The other thing is that we are increasingly short of time, so going to the gym, eating properly, getting enough sleep, all seem a little far-fetched...
So it is no wonder that so many men are now resorting to the scalpel, in order that we look on the outside the way we feel, or would like to, on the inside.
Search Google for "cosmetic surgery for men", and there are millions of pages devoted to this subject. It's quite clear that the times have changed, and that male cosmetic surgery is here to stay.
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