As celebrities come clean about going under the knife to reconstruct or beautify themselves, there has been a rise in the amount of people getting plastic surgery done. While it sounds exciting, many don’t know full well what they are getting themselves into. Here’s a quick overview of what plastic surgery actually is and how to be safe while considering it.
What is plastic surgery?
The word plastic comes from the Greek word plastikos, meaning, to give form or to shape. Therefore, plastic surgery is a specialised branch in the medical field that involves reconstruction and improvement in the way a person looks. Plastic surgery is not limited to the face but also includes operating and fixing other bodily defects that might have been a result of trauma, sickness or birth disorders.
Things to consider
There are two kinds of plastic surgery. The first is related to abnormalities and trauma. This kind of plastic surgery is called “reconstructive” surgery. Deformation after an accident, or disease, evident birth marks, etc are part of this category. The second kind if “cosmetic” this surgery is usually done to enhance or improve a person’s appearance.
- Choose the right surgeon. Since the procedure is going to be very specific, it is best to choose a surgeon who specializes in that particular area of plastic surgery in Oklahoma City. Ensure that the surgeon is certified by a recognised board. Going to a general surgeon or self-certified doctor is highly risky and not advised at all.
- Most health insurance plans do not cover plastic surgery. While the cost differs on the basis of the surgery being done, most plastic surgeries are expensive. Most plastic surgeries require the patient to have more than one sitting. This means, the patient will also have to go back to the clinic or hospital for follow-ups, post-surgery care, and corrections if required. Bills of a plastic surgery can be anywhere from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars.
- It is necessary to understand and know that it is unlikely that the outcome of a plastic surgery will reflect what the patient had in mind. There is scope of dissatisfaction with any kind of plastic surgery. Moreover, there are chances that the surgery might lead to excessive bleeding, side-effects such as infections, irritation, swelling, etc.
- Planning ahead of time is very crucial. Depending on the surgery, recovering from the procedure can take days, weeks or whole months. The procedure might require the patient to be indoors, and on bed rest to speed the recovery process. This can affect other parts of the patient’s life like their professional and personal spheres. Long holidays are a good time to do a plastic surgery as it will have the least affect on professionalism.
Everyone have a lot of doubts about plastic surgery and everything related to the procedure. A good way to clear these doubts before going for surgery is to consult the Oklahoma board certified plastic surgeons and have an extensive conversation with him/her about everything. Asking questions related to recovery time, possible complications, sample of the work they’ve done, number of sittings, after care, etc is important. This will makes things clear and help in the final decision.
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