Choosing Your Facial Plastic Surgery Procedure When You Don’t Know How
Most patients who come into Dr. Nassif’s office have an idea of what kind of procedure they want to have, whether it’s rhinoplasty, a facelift, or Botox injections. Sometimes, though, a potential plastic surgery patient doesn’t really have a clue with procedure is going to help them. Do they want something surgical or non-surgical? Is it better to do something with a shorter recovery? Which procedure will be of the lowest risk for them? Will only one procedure get the job done? Even patients who know what they want can have these kinds of questions. Choosing your facial plastic surgery procedure doesn’t have to be so daunting and we’ll help you figure it out.
One of the first questions to ask yourself if you are considering having plastic surgery is, “What about my appearance makes me unhappy?” This question is key because it gives you a starting point in your search for a procedure. Do you always look tired? Are you concerned about wrinkles developing on your face? Does your face just look “off”? Does one side of your face look better than the other? It can be hard to pinpoint exactly what it is that bothers you, but if you really take some time to consider your appearance, you should be able to come up with at least a general idea.
You can also look at your individual facial features, such as your eyes, nose, and chin. When your facial features are proportional and in balance with one another, the overall harmony of your face is much better and makes you look more attractive. Does your nose stick out too much from your face? Does your chin blend in with your jaw line? Do your eyes look like they are sagging or hiding underneath your eyebrows? A single flaw in one of your facial features can be enough to throw off your entire face, so it’s important to consider them when you’re contemplating which surgery to get.
Of course, time and money are also important things to think about when you’re considering plastic surgery. You need to be able to take the time necessary to prepare for the procedure and have the necessary recovery time. And while there are now many financing options available for plastic surgery patients, you still need to be able to manage the cost of the procedure. Plastic surgery cost depends on a number of factors, including whether the procedure is surgical or non-surgical, how invasive the procedure is, and how much work will be involved in the procedure.
Even after all your thinking and researching, you still may be unsure what kind of procedure would be of the most benefit to you. That’s perfectly okay, because that’s where an appointment with a plastic surgeon comes in. You can schedule a consultation to discuss your issues and thoughts on what you would like to change about yourself, and the surgeon will be able to give you their best analysis of what you need. They may tell you that you need multiple procedures or just one. They may tell you that you should hold off on having surgery for the time being. They’ll certainly discuss how the procedures will go and what to expect during the process. This will be the time to ask as many questions as you want so you can make your own determination about whether to go ahead with plastic surgery.
Something important to keep in mind while you are deciding what you want is that you should try to be flexible. Sometime patients who have a very clear idea of what they want go into a plastic surgeon’s office only to be told that they don’t need that procedure or that the surgeon is unable to perform it for health or safety reasons. Your surgeon may tell you something completely different than what you were expecting. As long as you communicate your goals clearly to your surgeon, they will be able to come up with a surgical plan that will help you achieve those goals. Being a little flexible goes a long way to making the process easier on both you and the surgeon.
To learn more about getting plastic surgery from Dr. Nassif or to ask questions about plastic surgery in general, you can email Dr. Nassif through his Contact page. Just provide your basic information, a summary of what you think your problem areas are, and your goals for plastic surgery. Dr. Nassif will connect with you and use the information you provide to help you to the best of his ability.