Patient Information
Why do people choose Plastic Surgery?
People who care about themselves choose plastic surgery for a number of different reasons – to improve their appearance, or as a reconstructive process to improve functionality, or to correct physical defects.
Reconstructive plastic surgery allows patients to conquer physical and psychological challenges and restore a sense of normalcy to their lives. Plastic surgery to improve a particular aspect of your appearance, when performed with realistic expectations, opens up new avenues of expression.
How we perceive ourselves, how we experience our bodies, controls many of our decisions in life. We are missing much joy and happiness if we are resisting being fully involved with every aspect of life due to poor physical image.
What type of improvement is realistic for me to expect?
Our expectations can range from “It won't work for me,” to those that are totally unrealistic – “A dream that changing one feature will change one's entire life.” While plastic surgery can provide an amazing change in your sense of well-being, your self-image reflects more than just your physical appearance. Improving a feature of your body or your face enhances your opportunities for making other changes in your self-image.
What's the difference between Improvement and Perfection?
Realistically, perfection doesn't exist. And, what perfection would look like is different in everyone's eyes. With plastic surgery one can expect improvement, and even a small improvement can resonate throughout one's life, changing self-esteem and self-confidence.
What questions do I need to consider?
- Who wants me to have the plastic surgery? Is this my idea or just something that someone else wants me to do?
- Will having plastic surgery enhance me both physically and emotionally?
- What are my realistic expectations? Write them out in detail.
- Have I shared these expectations with someone else?
- What aspects of the plastic surgery do I not want others to know about?
- Am I defensive about other's opinions?
- Is the procedure necessary in order to improve relationships?
- If working with a therapist, have you discussed the potentials of plastic surgery and any disadvantages?
- What will my life be like after plastic surgery?
A joyous life reflects more than just the physical body. Improving an aspect of the body through plastic surgery can enhance one's self-image and provide the foundation for major life changes. Yet, for these changes to take root and blossom, the mind, heart and soul also need to be nourished. A happy life integrates all aspects in balance.
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