Important Points to Consider When Getting Cosmetic Surgery

Plastic surgery can be a life changing experience. It can help you feel more confident and attractive. But because it is such a life changing event, the decision should not be made lightly. Here are a few dos and don'ts to guide you when making this decision.

Do research the surgeon's credentials and experience. The surgeon should be certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Also, be sure to ask how often the procedure you would like to have done is performed.

Don't be afraid to ask direct questions about certifications and training.

Do get a second and third opinion if needed. This is something you will have the rest of your life. Do ask about recovery time and aftercare. Having everything planned out before your surgery is a must, and knowing what to expect beforehand can help you prepare and have help enlisted when you come home to recover.

Don't expect to go back to work the next day or pick up your kids after a couple of days. The recovery time is important to helping your body heal.

Do ask to see before and after pictures of previous clients' procedures at your consultation visits with your prospective surgeons.

Do have your surgery somewhere close to home. It will make follow-up appointments more convenient, and if there is a problem it will be easier to get back to the clinic or hospital.

Don't make a decision based on price of the procedure. Qualified surgeons will have price ranges and will be fair making sure the price reflects the work. If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is. Check their credentials.

Remember, when making the decision to do something this important, it is your decision to make. If something doesn't seem right or if someone is pushing you into a procedure, remember that it is your body and you are the one who has the power to do what is best for you.