Am I getting work done for the right reasons?

there is a recent article i read about plastic surgery....said many people get surgery with unrealistic expectations for results and without realizing what's the reason they're getting work done....what are the right reasons to get plastic surgery?  ..what are the wrong ones?!?

3 answers to “Am I getting work done for the right...”

A: Plastic Surgery is Right for Some but Not Everyone

Michael Law, MD

When you get right down to it, nobody really needs aesthetic cosmetic surgery. It is really a matter of whether or not an individual wants aesthetic cosmetic surgery. God makes us all (and all of our parts) in different shapes and sizes, and beauty is not merely in the eyes of the beholder, but also in the... more

A: Simply stated, the "right reasons" are that you would...

Richard P. Rand, MD

Simply stated, the "right reasons" are that you would feel happier for yourself with the changes that can be safely and realistically made given your own body and its starting point and limitations. It usually works better for people who have liked an area before that has now changed. Patients that have... more

A: Probably the best tip is any time you are considering a...

Charles Crutchfield, MD

Probably the best tip is any time you are considering a procedure, do a consultation for that procedure with three reputable board certified plastic surgeons. If any one of the three recommends against the treatment, it is probably unnecessary and you’re feeding an addiction rather than addressing an... more

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