Plastic Surgery Advantages and Disadvantages
Plastic surgery has now become mainstream and is widely accepted.
Techniques have dramatically improved and plastic surgeons are able to pull off precision procedures with a high degree of safety and patient satisfaction.
If you have thought about having plastic surgery yourself, it is important to make sure that you are having it for the right reasons. This article highlights the advantages and disadvantages so you can make a better-informed decision.
What are the Pros and Cons of Plastic Surgery?
Plastic Surgery has become mainstream
During 2022 we undertook over 340 plastic surgery operations. In addition to this, we also performed numerous reconstructive surgical procedures, and non-surgical cosmetic treatments.
Based on these statistics, more and more Devon and Cornwall residents seem to be comfortable with turning to plastic surgery in order to achieve both their aesthetic and functional goals.
5 Advantages of Plastic Surgery
1. Boost Confidence
Many people who have plastic surgery in order to alleviate an aesthetic concern (such as saggy eyes) end up feeling more confident about their appearance.
This in turn helps to enhance their sense of self-image and thus self-esteem and confidence.
Ultimately, the procedure may end up resulting in an improved quality of life.
2. Hide Flaws
The main reason people pursue plastic surgery is to conceal specific aesthetic flaws.
For instance, women with small breasts may choose to have breast enlargement in order to enhance their size and shape. Similarly, an individual who is bothered by under-eye bags can benefit from eyelid surgery to reveal a refreshed and youthful facial appearance.
Plastic surgeons have a variety of techniques and procedures that they can use to address any flaws. The specific treatment method is determined by the problem at hand.
3. Look Younger
Many plastic surgery procedures result in a refreshed and youthful appearance that removes years from your perceived age.
Examples of plastic surgery procedures that are very good at accomplishing this include facelifts and neck surgery.
It is not unheard of for patients to look as much as 15 years younger than they actually are after this kind of treatment.
4. Improve Scarring
Scars resulting from injuries or car accidents may leave you looking deformed and even eat into your sense of self-confidence.
Plastic surgeons have mastered techniques to improve unsightly scarring in order to give the patient a higher quality of life.
5. Treat Obesity
Of course, diet and exercise and the primary interventions to alleviate obesity, however, these do not always work.
In extreme cases, plastic surgeons can perform a type of plastic surgery referred to as liposuction or body contouring surgery, to help patients shed those excess pounds and overcome obesity.
Additional plastic surgery procedures may also be performed in order to remove excess skin and fat (in order to reveal a better-contoured appearance).
Techniques have dramatically improved and plastic surgeons are able to perform all procedures with absolute precision.
5 Disadvantages of Plastic Surgery
1. Can be expensive
Many plastic surgeries are considered to be elective rather than necessary. For this reason, the NHS does not pay for elective treatment.
Patients usually need to foot the cost of any treatment out of their own pocket. However, both the Nuffield Plymouth and the Duchy Truro both offer finance packages so you can go ahead with the procedure you would like and then simply spread the cost with fixed, monthly payments.
2. Ability
Although the standard of plastic surgery in Devon and Cornwall is very high, all surgeons have an individual style and approach.
Take the time to review before and after examples of work that the surgeon has completed previously and think about whether these are the type of results you’re looking for.
Of course, many potential disadvantages can be avoided entirely by working with an experience and reliable plastic surgeon such as Antony Fitton.
To arrange a consultation for plastic surgery, contact Antony Fitton Plastic Surgery today.
3. Risks
There are inherent risks associated with any surgical procedure.
These include:
- bleeding
- blood clots
- infections
- necrosis
- scarring
- asymmetry
- DVT
Patients also have to deal with side effects of the surgery, which often include discomfort, bruising, and swelling.
The best safeguard you can take to lower the risk of complications is to work with a highly qualified plastic surgeon such as Antony Fitton.
4. Outcome
The majority of patients are happy with the outcome of their plastic surgery treatment. For instance, breast enlargement (one of the most common plastic procedures) has a satisfaction rate of over 97%.
Taking the time to thoroughly prepare, and choosing to work with a highly skilled plastic surgeon, such as Antony Fitton, can go a long way to ensure that you are pleased with the outcome of your surgery.
5. Recovery
Once your treatment has been completed, you can expect to go home to continue with your recovery.
This recovery duration can range from a few weeks to a few months depending on the procedure that you’ve had. Unfortunately, this requirement can be inconvenient, especially for individuals who have very demanding schedules.
Managing your expectations about plastic surgery is important regardless of which procedure you wish to have done.
Plastic Surgery Advantages and Disadvantages Summary
Managing your expectations about plastic surgery is important regardless of which procedure you wish to have done. It’s critical to have realistic expectations about plastic surgery, but to also ensure you are on the same page as your surgeon.
To find out more about having a treatment, book your no obligation consultation. You will meet with Antony Fitton and receive expert advice tailored to your needs.
Please call us on 07494 250277 or book your consultation using our online form.
About your Plastic Surgeon: Mr Antony Fitton
MB, BS(hons)., MD., FRCS(eng)., FRCS(plast).
Mr Antony R Fitton qualified at the Royal London Hospital in 1989 with distinction in Surgery. He holds a MB, BS(hons)., MD., FRCS(eng). and FRCS(plast). (Fellowship at the Royal College of Surgeons).
He is a member of BAPRAS (British Association for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons), BAAPS (British Association for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons), BSSH (British Society for Surgery of the Hand).
Mr Fitton has received the Paton & Masser Award and the CM Matthews Award from the Royal College of Surgeons of England or his research in nerve injury.
Mr Fitton is licensed as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon by the GMC.
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