Is Connecticut Cosmetic Surgery Right For You?

2008-04-09T15:55:00.000-07:00

For most of us, we go through the majority of our lives not even
noticing our skin; then one day we wake up and notice we just got older.
I remember that day! So is a CT Surgery for you?

We might begin to look tired with bags under our eyes, our eyelids look
a bit droopier and our cheeks sag a little more than they use to.
Perhaps you're getting tired of your thin lips or large nose or maybe
you just want a fresher or more glowing look.

Unlike years past, more and more people are looking into the option of
plastic surgery for making their faces look younger, contouring noses and eyes or getting rid of the extra fat pockets that just won't go away.

Did you know that according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons,
men accounted for about 1.2 million cosmetic procedures in 2004? It's a
known fact that men don't want to look any older than women do.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) the top 5
cosmetic procedures were:

For women:

1 Liposuction

2 Breast Augmentation

3 Eyelid Surgery

4 Facelift

5 Chemical Peel

For Men:

1 Nose Reshaping

2 Eyelid Surgery

3 Liposuction

4 Hair Transplantation

5 Breast Reduction

The new five-year trending data shows cosmetic procedures are up 24
percent from 2000.

So is cosmetic surgery right for you?

Well, I can't speak for everyone but there are a few things to note on
what to expect.

First and foremost, cosmetic surgery is "surgery" and it hurts ...ouch!
There is swelling and puffiness immediately after the procedure, so don't expect to look beautiful coming right out
of surgery.

Understand that a nose job or a face lift won't necessarily make you
beautiful and it probably won't change how the world feels about you. In
fact, patients have been known to feel a sense of disappointment after
their procedures.

Because of this it's extremely important to understand how much of a
change you can expect. Changes could vary from subtle to extreme.

If you're considering plastic surgery try asking yourself these things
first:

Q: Why do I want cosmetic surgery? Who am I doing this for?

A: If it's because your co-worker says you have a big nose or if you
think looking more beautiful for your husband will help him pay more
attention to you then, you're a poor candidate.

Pleasing your co-worker or hoping your husband will be more attentive
are poor reasons. A new face, nose or body won't change how others feel
about you and if it does, it will be temporary.

Q: Can I afford This?

A: Most cosmetic procedures are not covered by health insurance unless
they are health related. If you have to scrape together the thousands of
dollars it costs to have a procedure done then you're probably better off looking
into non-surgical or less invasive treatments such as Botox, Chemical peels or microdermabrasions.

Q: What if the results are not what I expected?

A: There's always the chance that expectations won't be met. Be sure you
are ready financially and emotionally to undergo more treatment if the results failed to meet your expectations.

As with any high cost, risky procedure, be sure to think it through.
Don't act on a whim. Discuss the procedure extensively with your doctor
as well as with relatives and friends. Get some outside opinions. If you
can, talk with people who have had the same procedures done that you are
looking into. Talk with them about their experiences and get advice from
them on their recommendations.

If you're still interested in pursuing cosmetic surgery be sure you are
in good health and free from any major health disorders such as
diabetes, heart disease or high blood pressure.

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Is Connecticut Cosmetic Surgery Right For You?