GET READY FOR SURGERY

1)Things to remember

2) Expectations

3) Where to start?

4) Research

5) Choosing a surgeon

6) Consultation

7) Your concerns

8) Risks of surgery

9) Cost

10) Time to think

11) Anesthetics

12) Afterward & recovery

1)Things to remember
a) Inform your doctor of your complete medical history. Remember to mention allergies and any medication you are taking (including prescription and non-prescription drugs).
b) Let your doctor know if you suffer from any serious health problems like diabetes, heart disease or circulatory problems.
c) Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Ask about everything you need to do (diet, bathing, excercise, consumption of alcohol, smoking and any medication-related restrictions).
d) Have post-operative care arranged before you go in, especially for the first 24 hours after surgery.


2)Expectations
Surgeons have techniques and procedures to give you the results you want if you are unhappy with your appearance. However, this cannot guarantee you a greater level of happines but it can provide a tremendous boost to your self-confidence and create a greater level of well-being.
Be realistic about the experience and possible outcomes; it is more likely that you will be satisfied.


3)Where to start?
Decide what you want done.
There are numerous options for specific needs. For example, if you want to get rid of wrinkles there are several procedures to choose from. Discuss it with your surgeon and decide together.


4)Research
Once you have decided what you want, gather a list of potential clinics, surgeons and hospitals. Don't make a decision until you have examined each one of them very carefully.


5)Choosing a surgeon
Finding a qualified and experienced surgeon should be on top of your priority list. Check on his/her certifications and areas of specialization.


6)Consultation
Narrow your list to two or three surgeons and make an appointment with them. Ask all the questions you can think of about your options, cost, recovery and what procedure(s) would be best for you.


7)Your concerns
It is very important that you and your surgeon communicate. Make sure you are well informed about the procedure and all possible outcomes.


8)Risks of surgery
Before agreeing to surgery, make sure you know all the risks.
Finding an experienced and well qualified surgeon will help minimize these risks, but remember that complications can occur.


9)Cost
Remember that some surgeries need to be repeated more than once until the desired result is achieved. Make sure you know what you are paying for. Go over all the costs and find out if there are any extras to pay for.
Find out when and how you are expected to pay.


10)Time to think
Take time to think about your decision. Talk about it with friends and family and be 100% certain you want to do it.


11)Anesthetics
Some people can have a negative reaction to anesthetics. Ask your doctor about this possibility to avoid complications and risks.


12)Afterward and recovery
After surgery, your doctor will inform you of any activities that may be restricted. Make sure that there is someone to take you home and stay with you for the 24 hours after surgery. Have your doctor's number in
case of any emergency.