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[P457]Plastic Surgery Is Good

by Seomul Evans, Seo

Plastic surgery used to be something which people such as movie stars went in for, but not the ordinary everyday person. Nowadays, all kinds of people are thinking about having plastic surgery, after seeing all those ‘extreme makeover' transformations which hit the news all the time. Most of us hate our imperfections – but should we really be resorting to plastic surgery to deal with them?

The popularity of plastic surgery is largely to do with the high profile it has gained through the many television shows which feature it. Plastic surgery is now available to most of us. However this popularity and availability does not necessarily mean that all of us should go ahead with it. Many of people's perceived imperfections can actually be corrected in other ways. Avoiding surgery means that you also avoid the cost and risks involved. So if you are considering having plastic surgery, how can you find out whether it is the only option, or even the best one? Read on for some information which could help you find the answers you need.

Plastic Surgery or No Plastic Surgery?

If you hate those flaws in your appearance, and you are thinking that maybe plastic surgery is the only way to correct them, then think again. The chances are that it probably is not the only way. It is actually quite surprising to find out how many of these problems can be corrected, or treated, without plastic surgery. There are plenty of less invasive measures, which include microdermabrasion, acidic peels and Botox, as well as simple over the counter treatments.

Here, then, are the kinds of problems which can be corrected without surgery:-

• double chin
• plumpness or fullness along the line of the jaw
• fine lines on the cheeks, around the eyes, at the corners of the mouth or between the eyebrows
• fine under-eye wrinkles and dark circles under the eyes
• pigmentation flaws, discolored patches of skin, etc.
• blotchy or dry skin

However, problems which cannot be corrected other than by plastic surgery include:-

• hollow cheeks
• a deep fold (as opposed to a line) between the nose and mouth
• skin of the neck which has become very loose
• deeper wrinkles or skin which has become droopy, including ‘jowly' skin hanging below the jaw
• deep frown lines
• puffiness around the eyes and deep circles under the eyes
• excess eyelid skin

There are other procedures in plastic surgery which many people contemplate and which we have not mentioned above. These procedures include ones such as nose jobs and breast implants. These procedures fall into the category of major surgery, which also have a great deal of emotional importance attached to them. This makes them difficult to place when it comes to deciding whether you should have them done or not. If you are considering any plastic surgery of this type, then the person to help with your decision is your plastic surgeon. Discuss your reasons for wanting surgery with them, as well as your other options, and talk it all through.

For anyone contemplating plastic surgery, no matter what the procedure, it is important firs to equip yourself with all the relevant facts. There is discomfort, and significant risk, associated with any form of surgery, whether minor or major, and you should be fully informed of what to expect and what the risks are before you commit yourself. If you still feel strongly that the only way you can achieve complete self confidence is plastic surgery, then research first. Seek out a highly recommended plastic surgeon, and go to them for help and guidance with the whole process.

One would think that with procedures like Botox injections and chemical peels becoming more and more commonplace, cosmetic surgery finance would be the subsequent logical step. It seems though, that the stigma of indulgence inherent to this branch of surgery is still very much alive and kicking. A favourite argument against the idea of plastic surgery finance is that cosmetic surgery is a financial commitment that should be saved up ahead of time ? something akin to a vacation or expensive footwear.

This argument loses it validity, however, when one considers reconstructive procedures such as cleft lip and palate repair. Otoplasty (ear pinning) and the correction of similar physical defects in young children and adolescents provide further validation in the argument for plastic surgery finance. These procedures are considered purely cosmetic by most medical aid schemes and not covered at all ? leaving many parents with the choice between a sizeable financial burden and option of ridding their child of a physical characteristic that may adversely affect the development of his or her self-esteem.

Reconstructive breast surgery is another ?elective? surgery type that often causes concern. This procedure, performed in order to alleviate the trauma associated with a mastectomy, is generally only covered in part by most medical aid organisations. Surgeon's fees, hospital costs and post-surgery medication all come into play and patients without support are faced with very large expense on top of already costly cancer treatments. For most, breast augmentation financing would offer momentary relief from the financial aspects of illness, giving them a space in which to regroup and heal.

There is of course, the flipside. Not everyone is an appropriate candidate for plastic surgery, despite physical indications which are ideal for any given procedure. A person in crisis, such as one overcoming a divorce or the loss of a loved one, may associate a change in appearance with a solution to their situation. More often than not, this is not the case. Candidates with mental disorders such as Body Dismorphic Disorder and those who harbor unrealistic expectations are also not suitable. As a group, these are people who might take advantage of plastic surgery finance to their own detriment.

Luckily, many plastic surgeons now work in conjunction with mental health professionals to determine which patients are eligible for procedures and this drastically decreases the chance of an unsuitable candidate making it through the initial screening process without being referred to a psychologist for counselling.

There is also the issue of post-operative depression. Usually the result of an unsatisfactory ?interval image?, this emotional let-down may also be caused by stress, exhaustion and metabolic changes. Add to this the pressure of having to repay the debt of plastic surgery finance and it is evident how this might be a recipe for disaster.

It would seem that plastic surgery finance is something to be considered very carefully. Like any other tool, if used correctly it has a myriad of benefits, but employed carelessly it could bring about a whole heap of troubles. Those interested in having plastic surgery in South Africa have various options available to them and would do well to explore them with care.

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