Realistic Expectations of Plastic Surgery

 

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Having Realistic Expectations

When considering plastic surgery, make sure that you have realistic expectations and goals. Plastic surgeons can do wonders in changing our appearance, but they are not miracle workers. They can only work with the canvas (your body) provided to them.

Many women considering breast implants assume that they can pick a photo out of a Playboy magazine and take it into a surgeon and say, "I want these breasts."  Unfortunately, that's not how it works. You cannot place an order for breasts like you would place an order for fast food at a drive-thru. Your anatomy plays an enormous role in the final outcome. For example, if you have breasts that are spaced widely apart, you will still have breasts that are spaced widely apart after your breast augmentation surgery. The opposite is also true. If you have breasts that are naturally close together, a plastic surgeon cannot make them farther apart.

Realistic expectations are important.  If you go into any plastic surgery procedure expecting perfection, or expecting to come out looking exactly like a photo you gave to your surgeon, you're setting yourself up for disappointment.  Remember, no matter how closely you may resemble someone else's "before" photos, never forget that you will not look identical to their "after" photos.

Does all of this mean that you won't look great after your surgery?  Absolutely not.  Plus, it would be pretty boring if plastic surgeons offered cookie-cutter-breasts!

 

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By Dr. Jennifer Walden