Cosmetic Surgery Facelifts And You - The Right Questions For The Right Doctor

Seeking out the right doctor who can bring about the cosmetic changes you want is not an easy task, but there are doctors available and all it takes is the correct approach. You must know what to ask, and know whom to ask. Only then can you confidently proceed with the transformation procedure.

In the complex arena of cosmetic surgery, there are several different procedures and each procedure requires a specialist surgeon as well. Even more certain than the number of surgeons themselves, is the number of specialists who are competent and will provide similar, if not the same results.

Asking questions is perhaps the most useful way to get information about good cosmetic surgeons. And who better to ask than patients who have undergone cosmetic surgery and are willing to share their pleasant or not-so-pleasant experiences with you. Your regular doctor or gynecologist is also a good source of advice. If you visit hospitals, then you can try speaking to other surgeons or hospital staff that work daily in close proximity to such surgical procedures and are a wealth of information on the possible results.

Collate as much information as you can from newspaper articles, magazines and even Internet portals.

Before you arrange a consultation, make sure you have read brochures or pamphlets that describe the surgeon's experience, area of expertise and specializations. If they have web sites of their own, please ensure you have gone through those as well. Many doctors charge a fee for the initial consultation even if you decide not to proceed with the surgery, so obtain this information beforehand and keep an eye out for such details while researching for your queries. Do not concentrate on a single doctor, but try and make a list of three-four doctors who can handle your needs.

Do not decide upon the cosmetic surgeon you'd like to operate on you on your very first visit. See a few doctors and then decide. Non-invasive procedures are different from invasive ones and do not carry as many risks. Even if you feel confident with your first doctor, meet a few more and then confirm your decision. Wise decision are not made on impulse but through careful thought.

What is most important, however, is that you feel comfortable with the doctor who will operate on you body. You must trust them to take their advice and follow it. The doctors should also be sensitive enough to understand your needs and educate you on the risks and consequences involved in the treatment. If you do not feel very sure about your choice of doctor, do not commit to any procedure. Make sure all the paperwork regarding fees and hospital bills is completed before the surgeries.

Given below is list of must-asks for anyone considering a cosmetic surgery:

* What is the doctor's qualification?

* Which associations is he a member of?

* How long has he been practicing and in which area?

* What does he recommend for you and why?

* How many similar operations has he performed in the last year?

* Where will the operation take place?

* What kind of anesthesia will be administered and by whom? (The anesthetist is as important during a surgery as he surgeon)

* How long will the surgery be?

* Will overnight stay at the hospital be involved?

* How many incisions will be required and where?

* What is time of recovery including leave from work and complete healing?

* How long will the results last?

* Are there any available photographs of patients both pre-suregery and post-surgery?

* What are the results you can expect to see?

* Has there ever been any legal action pursued against the doctor because of a surgery he has performed?

* Is there any outstanding case against the doctor? (Confirm this with the General Medical Council)

Do not feel embarrassed or afraid to ask such questions. A qualified doctor will appreciate these concerns and allay your fears before the surgery.

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By Dr. Paul Smith