Cosmetic

Cosmetic Surgery
By Peter Lenkefi, Thu Dec 8th

Advertisements of surgery have been seen in newspapers,featured on television programs, displayed on the faces ofcelebrities.

Cosmetic surgery offers to improve many areas of the body. Butas with any surgery, procedures involve certain risksand limitations.

To increase the likelihood of a satisfying outcome, firstexamine your reasons for wanting surgery.

Then educate yourself about what you can realistically expect,the benefits and risks involved and how to find a qualifiedsurgeon. Understand these issues to make the best decision foryou. Why consider surgery?

Cosmetic surgery aims to change your appearance by alteringparts of your body that function normally but make you unhappy.This differs from reconstructive surgery, which doctors use torestore the appearance and function of body parts affected bycongenial defects.

If you're dissatisfied with your appearance, you may beinterested in surgery. Despite possible risks, andthough each person's experience is unique, some researchsuggests that both may be likely following a procedure.

Those who seek out surgery generally have a positiveself-image, despite also being unusually focused on one or moreaspects of their appearance. In fact, some may even feel betterabout their overall appearance.

Postoperative surveys find that those satisfied with the resultsperceive benefits including: Greater self-confidence Improvedsocial lives, sex lives and interpersonal relationshipsIncreased enjoyment of leisure activities

Is surgery for you?

Cosmetic surgery outcomes are most likely to be successful ifyou're in good overall health. It's also best if you:

Have realistic expectations. Anticipate improvement, notperfection. If you expect surgery to turn you into amovie star, you're bound to be disappointed.

The spectacular results you see in the rich and famous can costhundreds of thousands of dollars. Also don't count on surgery tosave a rocky relationship, gain a promotion or make you the lifeof the party.

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