Sunday, September 2, 2007

How to Know if You are Ready for Cosmetic Surgery

by James Calvin


You know you're ready to undergo cosmetic surgery when you are in tune with what's going on. Cosmetic surgery is a pretty big commitment and your doctor will be there to help you every step of the way. The key is to know what you want, and you will have the information needed to proceed to the next step. The plastic surgeon is trained to help you figure out what you want to end up looking like. I suggest you make his or her life easier by deciding that on your own and bringing in pictures of what the end result would look like.
You need to made clear by the doctor on your expectations. Your level of expectancy should be real and it's the doctor's job to make sure that you are both on the same page. If you are not serious about going through some steps, then you are not ready for cosmetic surgery. It's recommended that you are in excellent physical health. Now, that does not mean that if you have any serious conditions, you are no longer a candidate for cosmetic surgery. What that means is if you have any preexisting medical conditions, then your doctor needs to know them so they can determine the type of medication can be used during and after the surgery. This is key. If you do not disclose this prior to the operation, this can lead to a very frustrating process.
You should also be in good health mentally and emotionally. If you are going through some hard times in your life, then you may not be ready for cosmetic surgery. This process is intended to be a great time in your life and to help you look the way you deserve and feel. But if you are hoping for miracles to happen with cosmetic surgery, you are looking in the wrong place for your miracles.
If you are a smoker and undergoing cosmetic surgery, now would be a good time to quit, and hopefully for good. Smoking never does anyone any good and will only harm your progress as you are recovering. You need all the strength you can get, so don't hinder the process by smoking.
Keep yourself motivated. Set realistic goals and stay well informed of the entire process. Make sure that you follow up adequately and obey the doctor's orders. If you are highly motivated, you are the best candidate overall because you will be obeying the doctor's commands. And those that obey them will be the ones that succeed. Just remember that you are as responsible for the success of your operation as you are for the failure. The doctor needs your help to see this through.
About the Author
James Calvin runs the site over at http://www.cosmeticsurgeryclients.com Cosmetic Surgery tips, resources and information. Know your options prior to any operation.

Thanks to James Calvin for this article.

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