If you’re thinking about getting cosmetic plastic surgery, there are a few things to consider to make sure that you’re a good candidate for one of these procedures. Think about the work that you would like to get done, and consider the following information to help you determine if you’re a good candidate:
Health:
Before your surgery, the surgeon will ask about your health. If you are obese, smoke, or drink a lot of alcohol, you should reconsider getting the surgery. You should quit smoking 2-4 weeks before the surgery. You should discuss your level of overall health. Do you exercise? If so, how much and how often? What do you do for exercise? Certain activities, such as contact sports, would make you a bad candidate for certain procedures. What medications and supplements do you take? You will also be asked about whether you have any of the following conditions to determine if you’re a good candidate for the procedure that you want:
- High cholesterol
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Lung disease
- Diabetes
- A bleeding disorder
- Arthritis
- Allergic reactions
- An autoimmune disease
Skin Type:
Certain skin types or conditions may affect whether you’re a good candidate or not. If the skin on your nose is too thick or too thin you might be a bad candidate for a nasal surgery. Resurfacing is only recommended for people with fair skin. If you have excessively saggy skin on your face, you should rethink getting cheek implants. If you have dark circles, fine lines, or crow’s feet, you may not be a good candidate for eyelid surgery. The best skin type for facial surgery is elastic or flexible skin. Your surgeon will examine your skin to make sure that you’re a good candidate.
Teeth:
Do you have an abnormal bite? If so, it would be wise to refrain from getting a chin implant. If you would like to have this procedure done anyway, you should consider getting a jaw realignment first. Talk to your dentist about how you can fix your abnormal bite before you get your chin implant.
Hair:
Are you planning on getting a forehead or brow lift? If so, you should consider the condition of your hair. Most surgeons won’t recommend these procedures to individuals who are going bald. If you might be losing your hair, you should reconsider getting these procedures done.
Age:
If you’re under 18 and would like to get a cosmetic procedure done, you need to talk to your parents and your doctor to determine if this really is something that you should do. Depending on the procedure that you would like to do, it might be wise to wait until you’re an adult. For example, nasal surgeries are recommended only to adults since children’s noses continue to grow and shape during their youth.
Expectations:
There are lots of risks involved with these surgeries. You need to speak with your surgeon about the risks involved with the procedures and the results that you can expect. Everyone reacts differently, so you may not receive the results that you were hoping for. If you go into the situation with realistic expectations, you won’t be overly shocked when things don’t work out as planned. It’s important to have realistic expectations so you’re aware of what could happen as a result of the surgery.
The best way to determine if you’re a good candidate for cosmetic plastic surgery is to speak with your surgeon. Be prepared to discuss your health and lifestyle. Your surgeon will also examine your skin and body to make sure that there is a good chance of successfully completing the procedure.
