Cosmetic surgery is a medical discipline in its own right, designed to change the forms of the body that life or nature has made imperfect or altered. The techniques employed in cosmetic surgery follow the same rules as other surgeries. They require the same care and precautions and given the fact that it is voluntary and not mandatory, it is imperative to ensure that no error occurs during the procedure.
Unless you have suffered a serious condition that justifies taking significant risk, it is advisable to avoid cosmetic treatments, particularly the ones that are not sufficiently tested. It is always wise to take your motivations and expectations into account when considering cosmetic surgery. That's because the results of the procedure can turn out to be either excellent or disastrous. Also, keep in mind that cosmetic surgery can help build up your confidence, but do not expect it to solve all your life problems.
As you would guess, excellent results require an excellent practitioner. The quality of the surgeon, outside of his or her technical competence is to listen to you, take adequate time to properly analyze your motivations, your needs, expectations and provide concrete information on the results they can realistically achieve as well as the consequences of the procedure( in terms of any appearance side effects like scars). The surgeon should provide proper cosmetic surgery UK advice before any procedures and should know how to postpone or cancel a procedure when he or she faces adverse effects of any potential cosmetic procedure.
So, how do you choose a surgeon?
It is usually advisable to look for a cosmetic surgeon with a specialist qualification in Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic issued by a recognized institution of Physicians. This kind of qualification is usually given at the end of several years of certain studies at a university and adequate training in cosmetic or plastic surgery in hospital. So, a doctorate in medicine and experience in cosmetic surgery is a must if you are looking for excellent results.
There are thousands of doctors practicing cosmetic surgery, but only a few hundred are fully qualified to work on a patient. As such, it is important to look at the qualifications as well as the experience of the potential surgeon for your procedure. You can check the qualifications by contacting the relevant organizations and institutions in the country. Also, avoid attractively made advertisements on cosmetic surgery as they are usually made by doctors without known qualification and experience in the field. Recommendations from well-known institutions and practitioners are usually a great place to start. You can also do a search online, but make a through one.
Before any operation, your surgeon will provide all the cosmetic surgery information and advice you require including a detailed estimate.
Keep in mind that cosmetic surgery is considered to be an elective surgery. Its costs and consequences like sicknesses and other side effects are not covered by social agencies. That is why the surgeons need your written consent prior to the procedure. So, get adequate and proper advice on the type of procedure you want and be ready for anything.