Cosmetic Surgery India - Cosmetic Surgery Myths

DISPELLING
THE MYTHS

Have you ever wanted to improve your appearance? Cosmetic surgery can give you that increased
confidence, helping you feel more attractive and improving your quality of life. There may be one reason or
another that has caused you to dismiss cosmetic surgery as a viable option. At our office, your needs and
concerns come first. With that in mind, we've developed this information to dispel some common myths and
misconceptions, and show you what Plastic and Cosmetic surgery have to offer you.

“Exercise and diet alone can solve my problems.”
While reducing caloric intake and engaging in regular exercise can lower your weight, you still may find
areas of your body that do not react the way you want. Structural change requires something more.
Cosmetic surgery can be used in conjunction with proper diet and regular exercise to shape that fat on your
body that just won't go away. We'll work with you to discuss your specific needs and show you how cosmetic
surgery can help you. Each patient begins their experience with a detailed, in-depth consultation with our
team to examine problem areas and determine what kinds of options are available.

“I can get by using make-up, or by wearing my hair a certain way to cover up the features
I'm not happy with.”
Life is more than just “getting by.” Cosmetic surgery can provide you with real, positive changes in your
appearance. Rather than being limited by daily maintenance, you'll find the freedom you need to start living
your life the way you want to live it.

“I'm going to look so different that people will know I've had cosmetic surgery.”
Cosmetic surgery is as much an art as it is a science. We practice using advanced techniques that allow us
to enhance your appearance in a variety of ways, from subtle to drastic.

“Cosmetic surgery is only for old people.”
The benefits of cosmetic surgery can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Early correction of developmental
abnormalities such as cleft lip or protruding ears can save a child from the psychosis of years of taunting.
Adults can greatly boost their self-confidence and improve quality of life at any age. We take pride in
making people of all ages and all walks of life feel good.

“I don't like the way I look, but just the thought of visiting the doctor makes me
uncomfortable and nervous.”
Our staff works very hard to make our patients comfortable before, during and after surgery. From your
initial consultation to your final follow-up visit, we go the extra step for your safety, privacy and comfort.
The surgical techniques we use allow for more rapid healing. We also provide all of our patients with the
utmost in privacy and discretion, including an in-office state-of-the-art operating room.

"All surgeries leave nasty scars."
Not true any more. Because of recent developments and inventions, incisions can be very small and placed
in hard-to-see locations. The resulting scars are often virtually invisible. We will advise regarding a post op
protocol to help heal the scars in a better way.

However one should remember these points:

Scars take up to a year to fully heal
Different individuals have different scarring responses, partly dependent on genetics
A scar which heals up in a faulty way can often be corrected by follow-up surgery.

“Cosmetic surgery is just too expensive.”
It's difficult to put a price on happiness or on the quality of life. Cosmetic surgery is a choice that will allow
you to realize your full potential, and to become the “you” you always wanted to be.

In order to calculate the true value of cosmetic surgery, it's necessary to consider all the costs -- financial,
physical and emotional -- associated with the alternative. Cosmetic surgery is very affordable in India and
costs are much lower when compared to the US, UK and other countries. And while most insurance policies
and Medicare do not cover cosmetic surgery, some reconstructive plastic surgery is covered under
insurance. Call us for pricing. See how affordable cosmetic surgery can be for you.

But..."A surgeon is a surgeon, so shop around for the cheapest one you can find"
Two of the most frequently asked, contested and debated questions when considering cosmetic surgery are,"How
much?" & 'How much less?".Often, patients choose their surgeon on the basis of price. This would be risky. There’
s no mandated training for a general surgeon to hang out his shingle as a cosmetic surgeon. It would be wise to do
some homework. Interview several and choose one who has credentials and certification in Plastic Surgery
recognised by The Medical Council of India {MCh or D.N.B.(Plastic Surgery)}

When considering expense, do remember:

A surgeon asking a low fee may well be offering less care ,services or facilities.
Your good health and appearance are precious, so why would you toss them into the hands of an unqualified
person?
Acquiring and maintaining a high quality, state of the art surgical facility is expensive, as is using the best
anesthetics and instruments. These costs have to be figured into the surgical fees charged. You surely would
want the best for yourself and nothing else.

Cosmetic surgery is very affordable in India and costs are much lower when compared to the US,UK or any other
country the world over. Thus, although price is one of the considerations in your choice of surgeon, it is important
to remember that the main consideration should be your surgeon's professional qualifications and experience,
especially when one is considering Cosmetic Surgery in India. Your surgeon's skill can make all the difference
between a good result and one which will require subsequent correction and additional expense.
"Your awareness is your best protection."

"The latest cosmetic surgery technique must be the best one."
Not necessarily true. Innovations are constantly being tried, but to determine which technique is best,
studies must be done over a period of time, on enough patients, then peer-reviewed and published in
reputable journals. Publication leads to more surgeons trying it out, which leads to more results that can be
further studied and in this way we arrive at more certain knowledge of which techniques work the best, and
for which purposes. Therefore we need to give the newer techniques & technology some time to prove
themselves. Having said that,

"Everything new may not necessarily be good, but, everything good was once new."

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