Plastic Surgery Picture
Each of us has a self-image, which is how we see ourselves and how we believe that other people see us. A self-confident person has a good self-image and is comfortable in their own skin as well as with most aspects of their lives, but for those people who are dissatisfied, they tend to be self-conscious, inhibited, and less effective in activities.
Plastic surgery -- whether cosmetic or reconstructive -- encourages and promotes a strong, positive self-image. Even a small change on the outside can create an extraordinary change on the inside, allowing an individual's self-confidence to flourish, plastic surgery can change the picture that you view of yourself.
Because the changes resulting from plastic surgery are often dramatic and permanent, it's important that you have a clear understanding of how surgery might make you feel - long before you schedule your procedure.
Are you a good candidate for plastic surgery?
• Why do you want plastic surgery?
• What are your expectations?
• Are you having this surgery for you or for someone else?
During your initial consultation, your plastic surgeon will want to know how you feel about your appearance, how you believe others see you, and how you'd prefer to look and feel. You need to answer these questions as honestly as possible.
Honesty, with yourself and with your surgeon is essential. It's important that you set aside any uneasiness that may be feeling and speak frankly about the changes that you want. At the end of the consultation, you should be assured that you and your surgeon understand each other completely.
To make sure that you're emotionally prepared for surgery, your plastic surgeon will ask some rather intimate questions about your relationships, home life, work problems, and other personal matters. Once again, honesty is important. Basically, surgery should not be scheduled during turbulent or traumatic times in your life. If you go into surgery feeling preoccupied or pressured with other matters you recovery may be longer and more difficult.
It may take a while before you find that you have emotionally recovered from surgery and are adjusting to the changes. If you're planning a relatively straight forward cosmetic procedure like chemical peel or eyelid surgery, you'll probably adjust easily to your new look. Your reflection in the mirror will be a familiar one - only you'll see a refreshed, younger-looking you.
However, if you plan to have breast surgery, nose surgery, or another procedure that may involve a dramatic body change, the post-operative adjustment period may take longer. Until you learn to accept your redefined body image as your own, your reflection may seem somewhat unfamiliar. It's a good idea to have a support group of family members and friends to help you through this transition period.
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