Romanian Tennis Star, Simona Halep has revealed that she has got her boob reduction operation to thank for her drastic improvement in her rankings for women's World Tennis.
Simona had found her rise faltering, as her breasts caused her discomfort as slowed down her game. However, since she opted for surgery to reduce the size of her breasts, she has risen 450 places.
No doubt many of her male fans will be disappointed by the results of her surgery; petitions had even been started to persuade her not to go through with it.
However, it does appear have been worth it.
Now at #57, Simona looks likely to be ranked in the World's Top 50 when the next rankings are released.
19 year old Simona has said that even if she was not a professional tennis player, would probably still have got the breast reduction surgery, as she found her large breasts uncomfortable and an annoyance in everyday life.
Showing posts with label cosmetic surgery. Show all posts
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Wednesday, 22 June 2011
Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Medical Tourism in the Philippines Becomes Easier
Probably one of the biggest news items relating to medical tourism is the introduction of medical tourism visas in the Philippines. This can be expected to come into place some point this year, and is very important as it will help to make the Philippines even more competitive as a destination for Health-Care.
This change will allow foreigners to stay in the country for up to six months for medical treatment. At the present, and initial visa is offered for either 21 days or two months, which has to be extended monthly, as required.
Traditionally, in that part of the world, Thailand, Singapore and Taiwan have been the major players in medical travel.
However, with the new steps to make it easier to stay in the Philippines for lengthy treatments, it is probably safe to assume that the Philippines will be increasing their share of this lucrative market.
Obviously of less relevance to those traveling for cheap cosmetic surgery abroad, this will non-the-less be extremely useful for anyone considering going abroad for more extensive and long-term treatments.
Already 50% cheaper than most Western countries, and with its pick of highly skilled surgeons and medical professionals, the Philippines will be one to watch over the next few years. We wonder how many other countries in the vicinity will now follow suit?
This change will allow foreigners to stay in the country for up to six months for medical treatment. At the present, and initial visa is offered for either 21 days or two months, which has to be extended monthly, as required.
Traditionally, in that part of the world, Thailand, Singapore and Taiwan have been the major players in medical travel.
However, with the new steps to make it easier to stay in the Philippines for lengthy treatments, it is probably safe to assume that the Philippines will be increasing their share of this lucrative market.
Obviously of less relevance to those traveling for cheap cosmetic surgery abroad, this will non-the-less be extremely useful for anyone considering going abroad for more extensive and long-term treatments.
Already 50% cheaper than most Western countries, and with its pick of highly skilled surgeons and medical professionals, the Philippines will be one to watch over the next few years. We wonder how many other countries in the vicinity will now follow suit?
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
A Word of Warning About Arranging Surgery with a Referral Service
Cosmetic Surgery Referral Services are becoming increasingly popular, with many prospective patients using these kinds of services to do the "leg-work", from making sure the clinic is reputable and the surgeon is skilled and accredited, to helping to find the best prices for cosmetic surgery.
Doing this does definitely have its benefits, but a few words of caution...
You will still need to make sure that the referral service itself is reputable. There are several agencies that are seemingly unconcerned about the services that the clinics that they refer patients to are of the highest quality. This can understandably lead the patient to go into surgery with a false belief that their clinic is going to be of a high standard, with an accredited and experienced surgeon. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.
The kind of referral service that I would advise all prospective patients to steer well clear of are those which ask for an upfront referral fee. Unfortunately, these are the kinds of agencies that are most heavily-promoted on the internet, as webmasters will get a good commission for placing adverts for these types of services on their websites.
The smart cosmetic surgery patient should avoid paying any upfront fees. It can, in effect, commit you to using the services that the referral company has recommended to you, as the patient is unlikely to want to lose such a large sum of money, with nothing to show for it.
I suspect that is what these kinds of offers are counting on!
If a patient would like to research several of these kinds of companies offerings, then they will have committed to hundreds of dollars-worth of expenditure before the actual cosmetic surgery fees. I'm sure that there are some reputable companies offering this kind of service, but I am equally sure that there are plenty of dodgy ones, as well.
For this reason, I would recommend anyone considering cosmetic surgery to research a little further, before committing to any referral fees.
Also, if you have paid a cosmetic surgery referral fee, but are having doubts about the level of service the company offers, it will be far better for you to back-out, and just lose the money than to risk your health. You may be able to pursue the company through the courts, if it appears that the agency was insufficiently transparent.
For more advice and information like this, visit Cheaper Cosmetic Surgery Abroad.com
Doing this does definitely have its benefits, but a few words of caution...
You will still need to make sure that the referral service itself is reputable. There are several agencies that are seemingly unconcerned about the services that the clinics that they refer patients to are of the highest quality. This can understandably lead the patient to go into surgery with a false belief that their clinic is going to be of a high standard, with an accredited and experienced surgeon. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.
The kind of referral service that I would advise all prospective patients to steer well clear of are those which ask for an upfront referral fee. Unfortunately, these are the kinds of agencies that are most heavily-promoted on the internet, as webmasters will get a good commission for placing adverts for these types of services on their websites.
The smart cosmetic surgery patient should avoid paying any upfront fees. It can, in effect, commit you to using the services that the referral company has recommended to you, as the patient is unlikely to want to lose such a large sum of money, with nothing to show for it.
I suspect that is what these kinds of offers are counting on!
If a patient would like to research several of these kinds of companies offerings, then they will have committed to hundreds of dollars-worth of expenditure before the actual cosmetic surgery fees. I'm sure that there are some reputable companies offering this kind of service, but I am equally sure that there are plenty of dodgy ones, as well.
For this reason, I would recommend anyone considering cosmetic surgery to research a little further, before committing to any referral fees.
Also, if you have paid a cosmetic surgery referral fee, but are having doubts about the level of service the company offers, it will be far better for you to back-out, and just lose the money than to risk your health. You may be able to pursue the company through the courts, if it appears that the agency was insufficiently transparent.
For more advice and information like this, visit Cheaper Cosmetic Surgery Abroad.com
Friday, 26 November 2010
Another Tragic Plastic Surgery Accident
I haven't posted recently as I've been busy on other things, but one recent news story needed to be drawn attention to.
I'm referring to the tragic death of Wang Bei, the popular star of the extremely successful Chinese talent show Super Girl.
Wang Bei had an incredible talent, and was a natural beauty, which makes it all the more surprising that she should have felt the need to resort to plastic surgery, especially at the young age of 24. The procedure she was undergoing was chin reduction surgery, intended to make her jaw-line more narrow. Even the harshest critic would not have been able to tell her was necessary.
The operating surgeon cut through a blood vessel, and the blood-flow could not be stopped, filling her lungs.
The medical facility where this occurred is quite legal and above board, illustrating the need for greater supervision of such practices, and also the need for there to be more checks on the expertise of surgeons. All to often, surgeons are able to perform operations that they are simply not skilled or experienced enough to perform. This is a problem in all countries, and it is one that the industry itself need to address.
Otherwise, this is the result. Young, promising lives, such as Wang Bei's, being prematurely ended. I appeal for anyone opting for cosmetic surgery to do thorough research on both the clinic and the surgeon who will operate. Ask for photos of previous customers, ask for certificates of training and accreditation. Don't allow yourself to become a statistic.
I'm referring to the tragic death of Wang Bei, the popular star of the extremely successful Chinese talent show Super Girl.
Wang Bei had an incredible talent, and was a natural beauty, which makes it all the more surprising that she should have felt the need to resort to plastic surgery, especially at the young age of 24. The procedure she was undergoing was chin reduction surgery, intended to make her jaw-line more narrow. Even the harshest critic would not have been able to tell her was necessary.
The operating surgeon cut through a blood vessel, and the blood-flow could not be stopped, filling her lungs.
The medical facility where this occurred is quite legal and above board, illustrating the need for greater supervision of such practices, and also the need for there to be more checks on the expertise of surgeons. All to often, surgeons are able to perform operations that they are simply not skilled or experienced enough to perform. This is a problem in all countries, and it is one that the industry itself need to address.
Otherwise, this is the result. Young, promising lives, such as Wang Bei's, being prematurely ended. I appeal for anyone opting for cosmetic surgery to do thorough research on both the clinic and the surgeon who will operate. Ask for photos of previous customers, ask for certificates of training and accreditation. Don't allow yourself to become a statistic.
Friday, 15 October 2010
Is it really more risky to get plastic surgery abroad?
The media often describes the dangers of plastic surgery abroad, illustrated with shocking cases from overseas cosmetic surgery clinics. It is positive that these incidents are reported to the public, but does it mean that there is a danger of prospective patients starting to assume that the more expensive clinics in the UK will automatically be safer, more reputable and more competent? If so, then the following report about the real standards in UK clinics ought to be a real eye-opener!
With great regularity, the media goes into overdrive about botched cosmetic surgery in foreign countries. While it is quite right that the shoddy workmanship of poor surgeons at mediocre clinics abroad should be highlighted, it is important to retain a sense of balance, and realise that the same things can, and do, go wrong in British clinics.
The problem is that the media that are reporting the dangers of overseas surgery are all too often dependent on advertising revenue from the domestic cosmetic clinics. God Bless the BBC, then, for publishing a report by the National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death, showing just how far from ideal British clinics often are. (The BBC is, as we know, one of the few major corporations in the media that are mostly independent from private business and advertising, which is why they have been able to publish.)
One fundamental weakness was identified, that in many ways is the cause of many of the other failings. Out of all the cosmetic surgeons practicing in Britain, only a third of them are members of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. It is clear that legislation and tougher regulation is needed.
For instance, it is recommended that a cosmetic clinic performs a set minimum number of a specific given operation per year. The reasoning behind this is that without practice, it is less likely that surgeon will be able to keep their skills up, which is really just common sense. An airplane pilot is not able to retain his license to fly without a certain number of flights per year, for the same reasons.
In the instance of plastic surgery, a minimum of twenty operations per year is recommended; however, the reality is that a great proportion of British clinics perform far less than this set level, yet still feeling confident to undertake surgeries that they rarely perform. Just one-tenth of the 361 sites reviewed managed to perform this number of ear pinning surgeries, while only 20% managed to reach this number of breast reductions. One quarter of the sample of clinics performed a sufficient number of facelift operations.
The results show that a large number of cosmetic surgery procedures in this country are being performed by surgeons of insufficient experience. In fact, what is being highlighted is more of a “have a go” mentality, rather than the experience and professionalism you would expect.
This was not where the criticisms ended. Just one third of the clinics, who have not been named, bothered to carry out any kind of psychological evaluation of the patients.
And while it a two-stage consent process is in place, to allow patients to properly consider their surgery options, less than a third of clinics manage to follow this recommendation.
More than half of all the clinics were insufficiently equipped, and one in five had no emergency readmission policy in place. Monitoring of patients before and after surgery was also found to be lacking.
It should not necessarily be inferred from this report that British Cosmetic Surgery Clinics are more or less dangerous than overseas ones. More, the prospective patient should use the results of this information to understand that in any country there may be superb clinics and also ones of a lower standard. The patient must make sure that the clinic they are considering does follow industry regulations and guidelines, and particularly that the surgeon who will be operating on them has sufficient experience. What the report does illustrate is that just because the prices are higher in the UK than those for cosmetic surgery abroad does not necessarily mean that the quality of surgery can be expected to be better.
With great regularity, the media goes into overdrive about botched cosmetic surgery in foreign countries. While it is quite right that the shoddy workmanship of poor surgeons at mediocre clinics abroad should be highlighted, it is important to retain a sense of balance, and realise that the same things can, and do, go wrong in British clinics.
The problem is that the media that are reporting the dangers of overseas surgery are all too often dependent on advertising revenue from the domestic cosmetic clinics. God Bless the BBC, then, for publishing a report by the National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death, showing just how far from ideal British clinics often are. (The BBC is, as we know, one of the few major corporations in the media that are mostly independent from private business and advertising, which is why they have been able to publish.)
One fundamental weakness was identified, that in many ways is the cause of many of the other failings. Out of all the cosmetic surgeons practicing in Britain, only a third of them are members of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. It is clear that legislation and tougher regulation is needed.
For instance, it is recommended that a cosmetic clinic performs a set minimum number of a specific given operation per year. The reasoning behind this is that without practice, it is less likely that surgeon will be able to keep their skills up, which is really just common sense. An airplane pilot is not able to retain his license to fly without a certain number of flights per year, for the same reasons.
In the instance of plastic surgery, a minimum of twenty operations per year is recommended; however, the reality is that a great proportion of British clinics perform far less than this set level, yet still feeling confident to undertake surgeries that they rarely perform. Just one-tenth of the 361 sites reviewed managed to perform this number of ear pinning surgeries, while only 20% managed to reach this number of breast reductions. One quarter of the sample of clinics performed a sufficient number of facelift operations.
The results show that a large number of cosmetic surgery procedures in this country are being performed by surgeons of insufficient experience. In fact, what is being highlighted is more of a “have a go” mentality, rather than the experience and professionalism you would expect.
This was not where the criticisms ended. Just one third of the clinics, who have not been named, bothered to carry out any kind of psychological evaluation of the patients.
And while it a two-stage consent process is in place, to allow patients to properly consider their surgery options, less than a third of clinics manage to follow this recommendation.
More than half of all the clinics were insufficiently equipped, and one in five had no emergency readmission policy in place. Monitoring of patients before and after surgery was also found to be lacking.
It should not necessarily be inferred from this report that British Cosmetic Surgery Clinics are more or less dangerous than overseas ones. More, the prospective patient should use the results of this information to understand that in any country there may be superb clinics and also ones of a lower standard. The patient must make sure that the clinic they are considering does follow industry regulations and guidelines, and particularly that the surgeon who will be operating on them has sufficient experience. What the report does illustrate is that just because the prices are higher in the UK than those for cosmetic surgery abroad does not necessarily mean that the quality of surgery can be expected to be better.
Monday, 30 August 2010
Cosmetic Surgery - How Young is Too Young?
How young is too young for cosmetic surgery? This is a question that is asked with a great deal of regularity, probably because there is not simply one answer.
However, if you are asking this question, whether you are a teenager who wants cosmetic surgery or their parent, then the simple answer is probably that now is still too young!
(I'll assume that you are not one of those dreadful parents who are trying to get their kids to get cosmetic surgery...)
There are a number of factors that cause a person to wish to get cosmetic surgery, which can be outlined as follows:
Your features, especially your facial ones, appear to have a flaw that makes you stand out from the crowd, but not in a good way. This could be a lack of balance or symmetry, the nose could be too large compared to the rest of the features, or perhaps the bum seems too flat for the size of the hips and waist.
In other instances, cosmetic surgery is felt to be an option for turning back the clock. The face lift is the most obvious example of this, but there are many other examples as well, including eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), breast lift surgery, hair transplant surgery and wrinkle removal.
Or maybe some feature has been damaged by an accident, for instance a broken nose, chipped teeth, a torn earlobe, and so on.
The final example of a reason that people may choose to get cosmetic surgery is where the patient actually looks quite normal, and what they want is quite simply to look more stunning!
All of these reasons for getting cosmetic surgery are quite legitimate, and there is no reason to consider one more valid than another. However, when it comes to teenage cosmetic surgery, we do have to be a bit more careful, and analyze the motives of the patient a little more.
Where a teenage feels that they are looking old for their years, this is probably the most concerning, and we should be careful that there is not an underlying psychological reason behind their wish for surgery. In the unlikely instance that a teenager is looking ravaged beyond their years, it will be better to be looking at the causes of this, rather than dealing with the cosmetic aspect.
Where a teenage potential patient knows that they look normal, but would like simply to look more beautiful, this is okay, and quite common, but they should be encouraged to wait. It is very normal for people to find that they "grow into" their appearance, and as we get older, many of us learn to love our imperfections, or at least accept them.
Surgeries that generally should be avoided while still growing include nose reshaping surgery, as very frequently a nose that seemed too big for the face when younger can seem more in proportion later on. For obvious reasons, breast surgery should definitely be a no-no until the mid-twenties at least. Cheek implants and similar should be discouraged until all "puppy fat" has gone, so again that is likely to be a bad idea until well into one's twenties. When the youthful fat has disappeared, the features can suddenly gain definition that they didn't have before.
There are those cosmetic procedures where it has become more acceptable, and even encouraged, to have while young. Ear pinning surgery is one of those, as it is one of the safer surgical procedures. Similarly, cosmetic dental work is often a good idea to have while young.
Where cosmetic surgery reaches its closest proximity to reconstructive plastic surgery, it becomes far easier to accept it as an option for young people. There is no compelling reason why a child should have a badly crooked nose as a result of an injury, or torn ear cartilage due to an earring being pulled out, and this should not be fixed until adulthood. This becomes more a matter for the parents to decide, finances permitting.
But in instances like these, it is quite possible that the benefits the child may get from the increase in confidence may pay dividends for their whole life. The important thing is that each separate case is looked at on an individual basis, and the benefits are weighed up against the risks and disadvantages.
However, if you are asking this question, whether you are a teenager who wants cosmetic surgery or their parent, then the simple answer is probably that now is still too young!
(I'll assume that you are not one of those dreadful parents who are trying to get their kids to get cosmetic surgery...)
There are a number of factors that cause a person to wish to get cosmetic surgery, which can be outlined as follows:
Your features, especially your facial ones, appear to have a flaw that makes you stand out from the crowd, but not in a good way. This could be a lack of balance or symmetry, the nose could be too large compared to the rest of the features, or perhaps the bum seems too flat for the size of the hips and waist.
In other instances, cosmetic surgery is felt to be an option for turning back the clock. The face lift is the most obvious example of this, but there are many other examples as well, including eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), breast lift surgery, hair transplant surgery and wrinkle removal.
Or maybe some feature has been damaged by an accident, for instance a broken nose, chipped teeth, a torn earlobe, and so on.
The final example of a reason that people may choose to get cosmetic surgery is where the patient actually looks quite normal, and what they want is quite simply to look more stunning!
All of these reasons for getting cosmetic surgery are quite legitimate, and there is no reason to consider one more valid than another. However, when it comes to teenage cosmetic surgery, we do have to be a bit more careful, and analyze the motives of the patient a little more.
Where a teenage feels that they are looking old for their years, this is probably the most concerning, and we should be careful that there is not an underlying psychological reason behind their wish for surgery. In the unlikely instance that a teenager is looking ravaged beyond their years, it will be better to be looking at the causes of this, rather than dealing with the cosmetic aspect.
Where a teenage potential patient knows that they look normal, but would like simply to look more beautiful, this is okay, and quite common, but they should be encouraged to wait. It is very normal for people to find that they "grow into" their appearance, and as we get older, many of us learn to love our imperfections, or at least accept them.
Surgeries that generally should be avoided while still growing include nose reshaping surgery, as very frequently a nose that seemed too big for the face when younger can seem more in proportion later on. For obvious reasons, breast surgery should definitely be a no-no until the mid-twenties at least. Cheek implants and similar should be discouraged until all "puppy fat" has gone, so again that is likely to be a bad idea until well into one's twenties. When the youthful fat has disappeared, the features can suddenly gain definition that they didn't have before.
There are those cosmetic procedures where it has become more acceptable, and even encouraged, to have while young. Ear pinning surgery is one of those, as it is one of the safer surgical procedures. Similarly, cosmetic dental work is often a good idea to have while young.
Where cosmetic surgery reaches its closest proximity to reconstructive plastic surgery, it becomes far easier to accept it as an option for young people. There is no compelling reason why a child should have a badly crooked nose as a result of an injury, or torn ear cartilage due to an earring being pulled out, and this should not be fixed until adulthood. This becomes more a matter for the parents to decide, finances permitting.
But in instances like these, it is quite possible that the benefits the child may get from the increase in confidence may pay dividends for their whole life. The important thing is that each separate case is looked at on an individual basis, and the benefits are weighed up against the risks and disadvantages.
Friday, 20 August 2010
Why Transumbilical Breast Augmentation May Not be the Best Idea
Transumbilical Breast Augmentation, also known as its achronym TUBA, is one of those ideas that seems to good to be true.
Many women all over the world are drawn to the idea of breast augmentation, but are deterred by the idea of the scarring that inevitably takes place during the breast implant procedure.
Recent developments, however, allow cosmetic breast surgeons to insert the implants without creating any scarring to the breasts at all.
The technique that makes this possible is Transumbilical Breast Augmentation. Instead of the normal procedure, where incisions are made to the underside of the breast, at the natural crease, or around the areola, the only incision to be made is at the belly button. Due to the location, scarring is virtually invisible, and it is this that makes the idea so appealing to many women.
The TUBA technique is a very modern way of performing a breast augmentation procedure. Through the small incision at the navel, tunnel is created in the subcutanous fat, right the way up to the breast region. This is done using an endoscope, a tube with a light and a camera attached, so that the surgeon can watch the procedure on a monitor as it is performed.
It is this passageway through which the breast implants are inserted.
There are, however, several disadvantages to Transumbilical Breast Augmentation, that may cause you to rethink, and get a more conventional method of breast enhancement. One of these is that due to the method of inserting the breast implants, there is less choice of types of implant. A cohesive silicone gel implant is out of the question, as they are pre-filled, and would be to large for the apperture in the navel. This means that you are limited to getting saline implants, which often have a shorter lifespan, and can have a less realistic feel and appearance. Certainly, most cosmetic surgeons regard the cohesive silicone gel implant as the gold standard.
More worryingly, it seems that there is a far higher chance of the implants not being placed correctly, due to the way the the operation is performed remotely. It appears that a far higher proportion of implants placed transumbilically end up requiring revision work. This revision work all too frequently cannot be performed through the original incisions in the navel, and the end result is the same scarring to the breasts as would have occurred using normal incision techniques.
The same applies if the the implant is rejected by the body. The implants will have to be removed via incisions to the breasts.
There is an argument that these kinds of complications are more the result of less competent surgeons attempting Transumbilical Breast Augmentation, and this may be correct to an extent. Whenever you get any form of surgery, it is essential that the surgeon is experienced in that exact operation procedure. But it is also a fact that many reputable cosmetic surgeons who experimented with this technique have since stopped offering this option to their patients, believing the disadvantages to outweigh the benefits.
A golden rule, when considering cosmetic surgery is that the first priority is function, and then form. Scarring should come a distant third. So although the idea of breast augmentation without scarring may sound ideal, you should really think it through. Transumbilical Breast Augmentation may end up being more trouble than it is worth!
Many women all over the world are drawn to the idea of breast augmentation, but are deterred by the idea of the scarring that inevitably takes place during the breast implant procedure.
Recent developments, however, allow cosmetic breast surgeons to insert the implants without creating any scarring to the breasts at all.
The technique that makes this possible is Transumbilical Breast Augmentation. Instead of the normal procedure, where incisions are made to the underside of the breast, at the natural crease, or around the areola, the only incision to be made is at the belly button. Due to the location, scarring is virtually invisible, and it is this that makes the idea so appealing to many women.
The TUBA technique is a very modern way of performing a breast augmentation procedure. Through the small incision at the navel, tunnel is created in the subcutanous fat, right the way up to the breast region. This is done using an endoscope, a tube with a light and a camera attached, so that the surgeon can watch the procedure on a monitor as it is performed.
It is this passageway through which the breast implants are inserted.
There are, however, several disadvantages to Transumbilical Breast Augmentation, that may cause you to rethink, and get a more conventional method of breast enhancement. One of these is that due to the method of inserting the breast implants, there is less choice of types of implant. A cohesive silicone gel implant is out of the question, as they are pre-filled, and would be to large for the apperture in the navel. This means that you are limited to getting saline implants, which often have a shorter lifespan, and can have a less realistic feel and appearance. Certainly, most cosmetic surgeons regard the cohesive silicone gel implant as the gold standard.
More worryingly, it seems that there is a far higher chance of the implants not being placed correctly, due to the way the the operation is performed remotely. It appears that a far higher proportion of implants placed transumbilically end up requiring revision work. This revision work all too frequently cannot be performed through the original incisions in the navel, and the end result is the same scarring to the breasts as would have occurred using normal incision techniques.
The same applies if the the implant is rejected by the body. The implants will have to be removed via incisions to the breasts.
There is an argument that these kinds of complications are more the result of less competent surgeons attempting Transumbilical Breast Augmentation, and this may be correct to an extent. Whenever you get any form of surgery, it is essential that the surgeon is experienced in that exact operation procedure. But it is also a fact that many reputable cosmetic surgeons who experimented with this technique have since stopped offering this option to their patients, believing the disadvantages to outweigh the benefits.
A golden rule, when considering cosmetic surgery is that the first priority is function, and then form. Scarring should come a distant third. So although the idea of breast augmentation without scarring may sound ideal, you should really think it through. Transumbilical Breast Augmentation may end up being more trouble than it is worth!
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
How to Find a Reputable Cosmetic Surgeon
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.
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.
Tuesday, 8 June 2010
Cosmetic Surgery Finance
Cosmetic Surgery Finance is big business, there's no two ways about it. A culture of instant gratification seems to have given rise to us taking out loans for anything and everything, and this includes finance for surgery or medical treatment.
Is Cosmetic Surgery Finance okay?
This really does depend, but generally I would say that if you can't afford your cosmetic surgery at the moment, maybe now is not the best time. Too many people get themselves caught-up in no end of bother with credit, and with something like cosmetic surgery, the risks are that much greater.
I know that as a patient we don't really want to think about it too much, but with surgery, there is always the risk of something going wrong. What if you find yourself unable to work for a period after your surgery? This is definitely something you ought to be thinking about. This would be bad enough at the best of times, but when you've got a brand-new loan that you need to start making the repayments on...?
To me, at least, that just sounds like unnecessary stress. Probably the only time that finance for surgery might sensibly be considered would be for weight-loss surgery.
If you are seriously overweight, and the surgery is for the sake of your health, then perhaps there is an argument that the surgery can't wait, and that your health is the most important thing.
Even so, do be careful about who lends you the money for your surgery. There are many unscrupulous finance companies out there, so be careful who you choose. The "zero credit rating" ones are frequently the worst. Do read all the small print. And you should always take out payment protection. That way, if the worst happens, and your cosmetic surgery has complications, at least you won't have to worry about making the payments for your cosmetic surgery loan!
Visit Cheaper Cosmetic Surgery Abroad.com for more information about cosmetic and plastic surgery.
Is Cosmetic Surgery Finance okay?
This really does depend, but generally I would say that if you can't afford your cosmetic surgery at the moment, maybe now is not the best time. Too many people get themselves caught-up in no end of bother with credit, and with something like cosmetic surgery, the risks are that much greater.
I know that as a patient we don't really want to think about it too much, but with surgery, there is always the risk of something going wrong. What if you find yourself unable to work for a period after your surgery? This is definitely something you ought to be thinking about. This would be bad enough at the best of times, but when you've got a brand-new loan that you need to start making the repayments on...?
To me, at least, that just sounds like unnecessary stress. Probably the only time that finance for surgery might sensibly be considered would be for weight-loss surgery.
If you are seriously overweight, and the surgery is for the sake of your health, then perhaps there is an argument that the surgery can't wait, and that your health is the most important thing.
Even so, do be careful about who lends you the money for your surgery. There are many unscrupulous finance companies out there, so be careful who you choose. The "zero credit rating" ones are frequently the worst. Do read all the small print. And you should always take out payment protection. That way, if the worst happens, and your cosmetic surgery has complications, at least you won't have to worry about making the payments for your cosmetic surgery loan!
Visit Cheaper Cosmetic Surgery Abroad.com for more information about cosmetic and plastic surgery.
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
Cosmetic Surgery Price Guide - How To Find the Best Prices
The are numerous websites on the internet that purport to be a Cosmetic Surgery Price Guide. These types of sites are often a very good way for the potential cosmetic surgery patient to work out what types of prices are likely, and to help them pay the lowest prices possible.
However, a few words of warning. What these cosmetic surgery price guides tell you is unlikely to be the full story, for a number of reasons.
Even the most well-trained cosmetic surgeon will only be able to ascertain what surgery is involved after a proper consultation with the patient. Prior to discussions about what sort of results are desired from cosmetic surgery, and about any issues that may arise, and the price that even the best cosmetic surgery websites can deliver is necessarily a ball-park figure.
The issue of how to effectively give a price for any cosmetic procedure becomes even more clouded when discussing cosmetic surgery abroad. Some clinics offer packages, which may or may not include accommodation, some clinics even offer pick-ups from the airport. You really do need to take all of these factors into consideration when comparing different cosmetic surgery price guides.
When some clinics of cosmetic surgery offer an all-inclusive package at one price, and another is only charging for the surgery, how does one compare the prices? And between clinics in different countries, how do you put a value on accommodation costs in different countries with different going rates?
Another thing many people often find if organizing cosmetic surgery through a referral service is that that fees to the referrer are not always transparent, and are calculated in different ways.
For instance, one referral service might charge a flat fee to arrange cosmetic surgery, while with another referrer, there may not be a visible fee at all, as it is factored into the pricing of the cosmetic surgery clinic, and money would be passed to the referrer upon your booking.
Sometimes a cosmetic surgery clinic will include the costs for the anesthetic, if that is required, and surgery that requires an overnight stay may or may not be included in the price.
As you can see, it is not as easy to interpret a cosmetic surgery price guide as it would immediately appear. When arranging cosmetic surgery, you should always take care to make sure you understand exactly what you are paying for, as sometimes it is possible to get a nasty surprise!
Visit Cheap Cosmetic Surgery Abroad for Information, Articles & Price Comparisons.
However, a few words of warning. What these cosmetic surgery price guides tell you is unlikely to be the full story, for a number of reasons.
Even the most well-trained cosmetic surgeon will only be able to ascertain what surgery is involved after a proper consultation with the patient. Prior to discussions about what sort of results are desired from cosmetic surgery, and about any issues that may arise, and the price that even the best cosmetic surgery websites can deliver is necessarily a ball-park figure.
The issue of how to effectively give a price for any cosmetic procedure becomes even more clouded when discussing cosmetic surgery abroad. Some clinics offer packages, which may or may not include accommodation, some clinics even offer pick-ups from the airport. You really do need to take all of these factors into consideration when comparing different cosmetic surgery price guides.
When some clinics of cosmetic surgery offer an all-inclusive package at one price, and another is only charging for the surgery, how does one compare the prices? And between clinics in different countries, how do you put a value on accommodation costs in different countries with different going rates?
Another thing many people often find if organizing cosmetic surgery through a referral service is that that fees to the referrer are not always transparent, and are calculated in different ways.
For instance, one referral service might charge a flat fee to arrange cosmetic surgery, while with another referrer, there may not be a visible fee at all, as it is factored into the pricing of the cosmetic surgery clinic, and money would be passed to the referrer upon your booking.
Sometimes a cosmetic surgery clinic will include the costs for the anesthetic, if that is required, and surgery that requires an overnight stay may or may not be included in the price.
As you can see, it is not as easy to interpret a cosmetic surgery price guide as it would immediately appear. When arranging cosmetic surgery, you should always take care to make sure you understand exactly what you are paying for, as sometimes it is possible to get a nasty surprise!
Visit Cheap Cosmetic Surgery Abroad for Information, Articles & Price Comparisons.
Sunday, 2 May 2010
Why Get Cosmetic Surgery Abroad?
"Why Get Cosmetic Surgery Abroad?"
This is my first blog post, ever, so forgive me if I ramble a little.
But this is a question I have been asked a few times, and it is an interesting one.
I guess when people ask this, what they really mean is "Is it Worth the Risk of Complications". And this is a complicated question to answer. Obviously, if the worst happened, then the answer will be an emphatic "NO", cheap cosmetic surgery abroad was not worth the risk.
However, the same will apply with getting any kind of surgery, in any country including one's own. It will only be "worth it" if it goes smoothly.
Now, the majority of Cosmetic Surgery operations both abroad and in your home country will go without a hitch. That's a fact, as otherwise cosmetic surgery would not be allowed to take place.
However, there will be occasions where something goes wrong, such as the tragic death of Miss Argentina, quite recently. Incidents such as this should teach us that cosmetic surgery is not something to go into lightly. Here we had a young woman who was clearly already very beautiful, getting surgery perhaps unnecessarily. And this is a shame and a tragedy.
However, this needs to be taken in the context of the many people who are getting cosmetic surgery abroad and at home, with no complications. Some of these people will have had extremely low-confidence and will have gained a whole new lease of life. Some of these people will have had reconstructive surgery following accidents, and will now be able to feel the way they did beforehand.
Around 200,000 people go to Singapore alone, for medical tourism reasons, the majority of them for elective medical treatment. Clearly the numbers of people traveling abroad for surgery are huge.
But somehow, I am surprised it is so few. Everything is price-sensitive, nowadays. We all research prices on the internet, check review sites, try to get the best deal. And virtually everything that we own was imported, from countries that are better and more efficient at manufacturing.
But for surgery and medical care, and I'm really talking about elective treatments, most of us seem to be content to pay over-the-odds, for standards that are not any better, and unfortunately are often worse.
I know a little about this, as I have a Polish wife who is genuinely appalled by the level of care in the UK, and I know more than a couple of people who have become very seriously ill in British hospitals. I know Indian people who will always go back to India for Medical and Dental treatment. This is not just to save money, but also to feel more confident in the level of service they will receive.
Now, obviously, in an emergency situation we are not in the position to make a choice, but when it comes to elective surgeries, like cosmetic surgery, I do ask myself why anyone in one of the more expensive countries would not choose to travel abroad.
I guess that many of us just find it hard to accept that it is possible to provide a better level of service at a lower price, because it reflects badly on our own medical system.
For more information about cheaper cosmetic surgery abroad, visit:
http://cheapercosmeticsurgeryabroad.com
This is my first blog post, ever, so forgive me if I ramble a little.
But this is a question I have been asked a few times, and it is an interesting one.
I guess when people ask this, what they really mean is "Is it Worth the Risk of Complications". And this is a complicated question to answer. Obviously, if the worst happened, then the answer will be an emphatic "NO", cheap cosmetic surgery abroad was not worth the risk.
However, the same will apply with getting any kind of surgery, in any country including one's own. It will only be "worth it" if it goes smoothly.
Now, the majority of Cosmetic Surgery operations both abroad and in your home country will go without a hitch. That's a fact, as otherwise cosmetic surgery would not be allowed to take place.
However, there will be occasions where something goes wrong, such as the tragic death of Miss Argentina, quite recently. Incidents such as this should teach us that cosmetic surgery is not something to go into lightly. Here we had a young woman who was clearly already very beautiful, getting surgery perhaps unnecessarily. And this is a shame and a tragedy.
However, this needs to be taken in the context of the many people who are getting cosmetic surgery abroad and at home, with no complications. Some of these people will have had extremely low-confidence and will have gained a whole new lease of life. Some of these people will have had reconstructive surgery following accidents, and will now be able to feel the way they did beforehand.
Around 200,000 people go to Singapore alone, for medical tourism reasons, the majority of them for elective medical treatment. Clearly the numbers of people traveling abroad for surgery are huge.
But somehow, I am surprised it is so few. Everything is price-sensitive, nowadays. We all research prices on the internet, check review sites, try to get the best deal. And virtually everything that we own was imported, from countries that are better and more efficient at manufacturing.
But for surgery and medical care, and I'm really talking about elective treatments, most of us seem to be content to pay over-the-odds, for standards that are not any better, and unfortunately are often worse.
I know a little about this, as I have a Polish wife who is genuinely appalled by the level of care in the UK, and I know more than a couple of people who have become very seriously ill in British hospitals. I know Indian people who will always go back to India for Medical and Dental treatment. This is not just to save money, but also to feel more confident in the level of service they will receive.
Now, obviously, in an emergency situation we are not in the position to make a choice, but when it comes to elective surgeries, like cosmetic surgery, I do ask myself why anyone in one of the more expensive countries would not choose to travel abroad.
I guess that many of us just find it hard to accept that it is possible to provide a better level of service at a lower price, because it reflects badly on our own medical system.
For more information about cheaper cosmetic surgery abroad, visit:
http://cheapercosmeticsurgeryabroad.com
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