This page offers a general overview of cosmetic surgery procedures. For more in-depth information on these procedures, please follow the links in the left column.
While this section explores cosmetic surgical offerings, many of these procedures may also fulfill true medical needs. You should understand that the circumstances and experience of every individual will be unique.
- If you're considering cosmetic plastic surgery, please ask your plastic surgeon for further information about the particular procedure and what you expect.
- In addition, please note that all surgery carries some uncertainty and risk, including the possibility of infection, bleeding, blood clots, and adverse reactions to the anesthesia. You can reduce your risks by choosing a qualified plastic surgeon and closely following his or her advice, both before and after surgery.
As a rule, cosmetic plastic surgery is considered "elective surgery" and is not covered by most insurance plans. Some operations that have a significant functional aspect - such as breast reduction, if the weight of your breasts causes pain or interferes with normal activities - may be considered reconstructive rather than cosmetic. Check with us, we may recommend that your insurance company be contacted before surgery to determine whether coverage is available.
Never choose a doctor solely on the basis of lower cost. After checking for certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, you should entrust your face or body to the plastic surgeon with whom you feel most comfortable.
Surgical Facilities
Cosmetic plastic surgery is safely performed in an accredited office-based surgery facility or free-standing ambulatory surgery facility, or it may be performed in one of several local hospitals. If your surgery will be performed outside of the hospital, be assured that your doctor has privileges to perform the same procedure in our accredited hospitals.
Risks and Complications
Cosmetic plastic surgery, like all surgery, has risks. Plastic surgeons perform thousands of successful operations each week, but as with any type of surgery, a patient can have an adverse reaction to the anesthetic or be affected by postoperative complications. These problems can occur even when the surgeon has performed the operation with the utmost skill. A fully informed patient consent is essential to any medical or surgical treatment.
Recovering from Your Surgery
For most cosmetic plastic surgical procedures, you will need to
restrict your normal activities for a time following surgery.
It takes time, as well, for the visible signs of healing to subside.
Plan your work and social activities to allow sufficient time
for recovery.
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