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Plastic surgery frequently asked questions
What do you need to ask the plastic surgeon?
A plastic surgery is a complicated procedure which requires a lot of time and expertise. Any form of surgery is complicated but plastic surgery is generally applied in areas which are visible to the outer world. It basically aims to reconstruct or correct any outer defects or deformities a human body has.
The procedure involves many techniques which are decided by the surgeon. Apart from it there are a host of things which you need to keep in mind before you decide to go under the scalpel. A thorough planning is needed and a good understanding with the doctor is also extremely important. Before you are taken to the operation theatre, ask your surgeon the following question, so that know what your surgeon is doing.
What will be the cost of the operation?
This is the first question which you should ask the plastic surgeon since you are the one who has to arrange for the expenses as medical insurance generally doesn’t cover plastic surgeries. Proper cost estimation has to be provided by the surgeon before the actual surgery. You have to look for the various financial options at your disposal.
What will be the duration of the surgery and what are the procedures that would be used?
Every patient has the right to know the process of the surgery and a basic detail should be given by the surgeon. You should have a basic idea of the entire procedure. The duration of the surgery is another important point and should be made clear to you. You can prepare yourself mentally for the operation.
Are there any risks involved?
Generally the risk factor is pretty low in cases of plastic surgery but you should still have a conversation with the doctor regarding the risks which may be involved with such a surgery. Usually scarring is the lone problem that plastic surgery has and scarring can usually be minimized by cosmetic surgery. In rare cases there is deep scarring resulting from a plastic surgery but in general this problem is not very prevalent.
There is no need to get concerned about the problems related to scarring. Do not get scared of scars since they can be managed by the expertise of eh plastic surgeon.
What is the recovery time?
Recovery time varies from two to four weeks under normal cases and if it is a rare surgery then it will take longer. The recovery time in such a case will depend on the degree of complication. The surgeon should make you aware of the recovery time since it is the most important time after a surgery. Various infections can attack your body and therefore your doctor must prescribe immune system boosting drugs for you. This will help you to ward of infections.
What should be my lifestyle?
Lifestyle is all about healthy living, good food and proper exercise. You must ask your doctor about the diet and the physical exercises which you can do post surgery. Generally doctors advice patients to take at least three weeks rest before you start going back to your normal life routine. Heavy exercise should be avoided after the surgery.
Proper counseling by your doctor will help you to recover in time and the sooner you will get back to the normal.