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Cosmetic Surgery - Are You Thinking About It?Cosmetic surgery is going through an unprecendented boom. It has become more accessible and affordable to women of all ages. The increase in demand for cosmetic surgery has been fired by the number of TV and movie stars having plastic surgery, and by shows like "Extreme Makeover." Some women have unreal expectations of what cosmetic surgery can do. They think that it will solve all their problems. You don't need something as extreme as cosmetic surgery to feel better about how your partner sees your body. While cosmetic surgery is not a determining factor of physical health, it may provide the opportunity for you to feel better about your appearance. It is important for anyone considering cosmetic surgery to be realistic about the possible results. Teenagers who want cosmetic surgery to change their appearance are often really expressing issues of self-worth. These issues should be dealt with before taking the riskier surgical route. The surgeon must assess the patient's rational and expectations to determine if plastic surgery is right for them. Cosmetic surgery will never satisfy any woman whose main problem is body dysmorphia, and surgery will not correct her psychological problems. Patients should use extreme caution when hiring a cosmetic surgeon . People who are considering cosmetic surgery should check out the certification of the cosmetic surgeon who will treat them. In the past decade more than $14 million in lawsuit compensation has been paid out for cosmetic surgery disasters. The surgeon you choose should have special training in plastic surgery. The surgeon, in order to become board certified, must practice plastic surgery for two years and pass comprehensive oral and written board tests. Never hire a cosmetic surgeon who has been practicing in the field less than five years, certainly not one who is just starting out. If plastic surgery is not the surgeon's first and only practice, move on to the next doctor. You don't want am orthopedic surgeon who dabbles in cosmetic surgery! Good rapport, good communication, and a feeling of trust between patient and surgeon are the keys to satisfactory plastic surgery. Ask the plastic surgeon to show you photos of previous patients he's operated on. The various types of cosmetic surgery are breast augmentation and breast reduction, liposuction, rhinoplasty, facelift, tummy tuck, Botox injections, dermabrasion and microdermabrasion, body sculpting and more. Before agreeing to any plastic surgery, consider the alternatives. There is even a book written by quite a few Hollywood beauty professionals that tells how the ordinary looking woman can easily turn herself into a glamourous diva, without cosmetic surgery. And a good exercise regimen can save you from unnecessary surgery and pain, and cost far less! Cosmetic Surgery LINKS Plastic Surgery Resource
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