Does Cosmetic or
Plastic Surgery
Help to feel
better ?
Cosmetic or
plastic surgery
has many
benefits -
the most obvious
being the
physical
enhancement that
occurs. But our
physical
appearance is
rooted deeply in
our inner
thoughts,
feelings,
intellect, goals
and desires.
In our daily
lives - from
work to social
engagements - we
attend to our
bodies like
gardens, not
only maintaining
health, but
creating a
pleasant
appearance. We
-"dress up" for
important
events, we get
our hair and
nails done, we
wear make-up,
cologne or
perfume,
earrings, hats,
etc. We strive
to not only be
presentable, but
to have our
outward
appearance
reflect our
sense of pride
in our physical
selves. We
"groom and
primp" out of
respect for our
bodies and out
of a need to
present an
attractive,
confident,
together person
who is ready to
take on
challenges.
When we do
not do these
things, we may
feel sloppy,
unmotivated, or
less willing to
handle tough
tasks. When we
are not
completely
comfortable with
our bodies, our
self-confidence
levels can drop.
The effect of
cosmetic
surgery, for
many, can be
compared to
achievements
such as losing
weight. Those
who've tried and
lost a few
pounds feel
rejuvenated,
sexier, and more
confident
because seeing
physical changes
can be very
rewarding. After
cosmetic
surgery, the
physical changes
that occur can
be nothing short
of inspiring.
For example,
some people who
slim down a bit
using
liposuction,
they see real
progress, are
inspired to take
it to the next
level, and
actually find
renewed courage
to lose excess
weight on their
own. For women
who have always
been
self-conscious
about their
breasts, a
breast
enlargement may
help renew their
body image,
providing
confidence with
the opposite sex
or the courage
to wear sexy
clothing.
Patients with
facial
rejuvenation
procedures
performed like
facelift or
eyelid lift may
be more
confident in
business and
social
situations, and
may actually
become more
physically
active because
they feel
younger.
Beauty is
more than skin
deep. For
many cosmetic
surgeons, each
procedure is an
opportunity to
help the patient
reveal his or
her true beauty.
Those who have
been
uncomfortable
with their
appearance for
many years are
looking to renew
their look and
reinvent
themselves - and
the surgeon's
job is to not
only create
aesthetically
pleasing
results, but to
create results
that showcase
and highlight a
patient's unique
personality and
attributes.
About the Author
Patricia Woloch
For more
information on
the cosmetic
surgery and its
effect on
self-confidence,
visit the
website of New
York-based
cosmetic surgeon
Dr. Howard T.
Bellin, a
respected
physician who
has performed
thousands of
cosmetic body
contouring
and facial
rejuvenation
procedures.
A Quick Recovery
After Cosmetic
Surgery
Cosmetic
surgery can
prove to be a
life changing
decision for
you.
However, the
recovery period
is important for
getting the best
result. It needs
time for proper
healing---which
may span from a
couple of days
over a few weeks
to maybe several
month, it
depends on which
body part the
operation takes
place. You need
to be extremely
patient during
this phase and
abide by the
instructions
given by your
surgeon. Here
are some
additional
suggestions that
can help you in
recovery phase.
We have gathered
this on the
basis of the
personal
experience of
the patients who
underwent
different types
of cosmetic
surgery.
1.
Understanding
the Recovery
Process
It is important
to remember that
the recovery
process can be
tough. In most
cases, you will
look worse
before you'll
look better.
Bruising,
swelling,
drainage and
soreness are all
possible after
any cosmetic
surgery. Because
of this, the
positive impact
of your surgery
may not be
evident for
several days or
even several
weeks, probably
month. Depending
on the
seriousness and
invasiveness of
the surgery, you
might need to
remain in
bandages for an
extended period
of time. By
understanding
exactly how your
recovery is
expected to
proceed, you
will be better
able to cope
with this
process. As the
swelling and
bruising begins
to recede, you
will then be
able to see the
results of your
surgery.
2. Follow
Your Doctor's
Recommendations
The exact nature
of your recovery
will depend
greatly on which
surgical
procedure you
have chosen. In
some cases, your
doctor may order
bed rest or
direct you to
keep the
affected area
elevated. Always
follow your
doctor's
suggestion
precisely.
Brushing off
this valuable
medical advice
can seriously
impact the
overall results
of your surgery.
Your doctor is
in the best
position to
understand your
unique needs as
well as the
possible effects
of your surgery,
so following his
or her
recommendations
is absolutely
essential.
3. Talk to
Your Doctor
Before Trying
New Recovery
Techniques
In some cases,
people might be
tempted to start
taking vitamin
supplements and
herbal remedies
to hasten the
recovery
process.
However, you
should always
discuss the
matter with your
doctor before
attempting such
a strategy. The
pain medications
and other
prescriptions
you are taking
can have an
impact on how
these additional
supplements act
on your body,
which means that
you must inform
your doctor of
any
non-prescription
vitamins, herbs,
and supplements
you are taking.
In some cases,
combining
medications with
vitamins and
herbs can have a
devastating
impact on your
health or even
cause major
complications
such as organ
damage or
failure.
Recovery
after
liposuction:
Tumescent,
laser,
ultrasonic.
Liposuction is a
relatively easy
procedure to
recover from,
mainly because
there are no
large incisions,
and the surgery
is superficial.
Liposuction can
be performed on
the neck/face,
arms, chest,
breasts,
abdomen, back,
buttocks,
thighs, knees,
calves, and
ankles. The pain
and recovery
time of
liposuction is
similar to that
of a bad muscle
bruise sustained
during a motor
vehicle
accident. Most
patients take a
week or less of
recovery before
returning to
work after
liposuction.
There are no
restrictions
with respect to
exercise and you
may return to
your exercise
routine as you
feel
comfortable.
Effects of
Plastic Cosmetic
Surgery
Plastic or
cosmetic surgery
is like any
other surgery
performed. They
have their own
recovery period
and precautions.
Before going for
any surgery it
is very
important to
know what the
safety measures
are and what
permanent
effects of it
are. Since
Cosmetic surgery
is mostly done
to enhance your
look you should
be very careful.
After facial
surgery it
may take weeks
or months to be
normal, like any
other surgery
plastic surgery
too leaves scars
and at times one
needs to hide
it, it is not
possible to stay
indoors and wait
for them to heal
completely.
There are few
options
available that
can to great
extent hide your
scars and marks.
They are
Concealers,
curative &
camouflage
creams,
foundations,
powders, and
makeup removers.
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Plastic surgery
is driven by
several factors,
one is the
beauty standard
set by a crowd
of celebrities
virtually
telling everyone
you look ugly if
you don?t follow
our example and
in the same
direction are
the soap operas
around plastic ?
cosmetic.
A other
factor is for a
steep increase
in plastic or
cosmetic surgery
is a aging
population who
has enough money
to pay for it,
since this is
quite a
expensive
adventure. The
so called baby
boomers are a
excellent
example in this
direction for
facial cosmetic
surgery such as
facelifts,
eyelid lifts,
neck lifts plus
others.
Many women
finding
self-perception
and self-esteem
in plastic or
cosmetic surgery
breast
augmentation
or breast lift
after having the
kids behind them
and don?t feel
comfy seeing the
hanging flat
breast everyday
in the mirror
Plastic and
cosmetic surgery
trends follow a
natural look,
as opposed to
the synthetic
appearance by
taking a implant
to correct the
nose e.g.
instead of doing
a real crafting.
Doing the nose
with a implant
could be done
orderly for
about $ 200,- in
a clinic in
Thailand, to do
it the
sophisticated
way costs at
least ten times
as much.
The main
difference
between plastic
surgery and
cosmetic surgery
is that plastic
surgery is more
or less
reconstructive
surgery, whereas
cosmetic surgery
is done by the
patient for
improvements.
Check to
ensure that the
doctor you
select to the
nose job or
other plastic
and cosmetic
surgery is
certified by the
American Board
of Plastic
Surgery or
similar in a
other country,
to make sure the
physician's
level of
training and
care is up to
quality
standards.
A plastic
surgeon is
really a
sculptor.
Studying
aesthetics and
taking sculpting
education is a
must but it
takes an artist
to truly
understand the
work involved in
plastic or
cosmetic
surgery. Not all
surgeons have
that artistic
gift. For many,
plastic surgery
is a science.
But it helps to
also think of it
as an art, one
that requires
attention to
detail and
aesthetic
appreciation.
Unfortunately,
not all plastic
or cosmetic
surgeons
take their
responsibility
to screen
patients as
seriously as
they should.
Some of the most
respect surgeons
in the industry
however do.
These surgeons
understand that
the goal is
always natural
looking results
from the
procedure or
procedures and a
realistic view
and expectation.
Surgeons with
integrity are
willing to
decline requests
from potential
clients in order
to stick to
their core
beliefs about
when plastic or
cosmetic surgery
is or is not
advisable.
Finding a
surgeon with the
right skill,
reputation and
integrity is
sometimes
difficult.
Depending on
where you live,
there may or may
not be many
plastic surgeons
in your area.
The
difference
between plastic
surgery and
cosmetic surgery
is that plastic
surgery is
carried out to
repair or
restore skin and
tissue from
birth upwards
(congenital) or
caused by injury
or disease. When
plastic surgery
is carried out
for aesthetic
reasons it is
known as
cosmetic
surgery.
There are
many reasons why
someone want
cosmetic surgery
and these
include the
removal of
birthmarks,
moles, tattoos,
warts, breasts
enlargements,
nose reshaping
(rhinoplasty).
There are more
reasons why
plastic surgery
may be carried
out. A client
could ask for a
part of his body
to be changed,
this is known as
elective
surgery.