Cosmetic Surgery- How much you know about it? by Dr. Shilpi Bansal, Dermatologist.
21 st century has population which is concerned a lot about how they look. This may be blamed on the expansion of media. Looking best doesn’t not only make you a superstar overnight but also boosts your confidence and attitude. Advancement in medical field has brought effective solutions to solve that issue. Cosmetic surgeries have now been used by many to make their body look better and enhance appearance. We all seem to know about cosmetic surgery but have got few things to complete contrast from reality. Highlights of information you have got it all wrong.
1) Cost
It is believed in the society that cosmetic surgeries are the ones you empty your pocket for, it is meant for only those that work in the industry of media and entertainment because they can afford it. No, it is not the case. Cost of the procedure depends on type of treatment and improvement you are looking for. It depends on the part of the body and your needs. It would have been costly if we were still in 20 th century where the procedure was not used by many. The advancement in science has significantly reduced the price you would have to pay for the procedure.
2) Under the knife
You think that the cosmetic procedure would require you to be cut and bleed and then stitched. You couldn’t be more far from reality. Not all cosmetic procedure are invasive and require you to go under the knife. Laser machines, Ultrasound, injections, etc. are part of cosmetic surgery too. Afraid that your need would require to go be cut? Consult with the Doctor and see if that is for real.
3) Female-oriented
Make-up/Cosmetics being thing of only females is in the past. Even males have grown conscious on how they look. Psychologically speaking looks define the level of confidence in many. Cosmetic surgeries have been in use by men too, to project themselves in better way in the society.
4) Surgeon doesn’t matter
Everybody is good. Every doctor is going to give you the same appearance that you desire. No, it is not the case. Cosmetic surgery is not only a medical treatment but an artistic approach. Getting it done from right expert is required to get best results.
5) Plastic Surgery and cosmetic Surgery are
interchangeable
They are not the different sides of the same coin. Figuratively speaking you may call cosmetic surgery a small bifurcation from Plastic surgery. Plastic surgery deals more with restructuring of the body while cosmetic surgeries are more for enhancing the appearance of the body.
6) Botox make you expressionless
Botox is used to ease the wrinkles and signs of aging. Used on face in most cases, fear of going expressionless is a genuine one. But it doesn’t make your go expressionless. It only reduces the number of lines that form when you frown or raise your eyebrows, etc. It doesn’t take away your ability to express with your face. Although right treatment is required, a treatment from wrong doctor would make you look unnatural for the duration, Botox is effective.
7) Looks fake
Most realistic concern of looking fake is based on rumor and few failed cosmetic surgery. The surgery if done from an efficient Doctor and done right would not look unrealistic no matter what. It might look new for people who always see you, nonetheless it would not look fake. It would look as real as you were born with it. Cosmetic Surgeries have never been used more than in this century. If your looks are affecting you and your performance, getting a cosmetic surgery done is the best way to get rid of that stress and concern yourself more with better things.
