When it comes to any surgery, the top priority for any surgeon should be their patients’ safety. All surgeries have associated risks involved; however, choosing an experienced and qualified surgeon should help to minimize these risks. Prior to any surgery, your surgeon will evaluate your candidacy for the surgery that you are interested in. This evaluation will cover your medical history and your perceived ability to be able to achieve your ideal outcome safely!
The surgeons at Macleod Trail Plastic Surgery are known in Calgary and throughout Canada for their exceptional surgical outcomes and compassionate care of their patients. Here are three indicators that you can consider prior to your consultation with one of our surgeons to assess if you would be a good candidate for elective, cosmetic surgery:
You have realistic expectations
As with any elective, cosmetic procedure, a key part of being happy and satisfied with your outcome is having realistic expectations about your surgery. While cosmetic surgery can help to boost your aesthetic appearance and your confidence, it won’t change who you are as a person.
During your consultation, you and your Calgary plastic surgeon will go into greater detail to discuss your goals and ideal outcome. It is important to have open communication with your surgeon and to ask questions to avoid any misunderstandings about your procedure(s) and outcome. Sometimes, your ideal outcome may not be achievable with a single surgery, or could be impossible to achieve due to your natural anatomy. This is something that would be communicated by your surgeon and they may have alternate recommendations to help you achieve your aesthetic goals.
You are in Good Health
The most important thing you should think about when considering if cosmetic surgery is right for you is your overall health. Completing your medical health history and noting any and all medications that you are currently on helps to mitigate risks to your health. You should disclose any serious health issues or concerns on your health history forms and again with your surgeon at your consultation, as these may affect your candidacy for surgery. Transparency is key in ensuring that your surgeon can provide their services safely and with the lowest possible risk to you.
Key health factors to consider also include your current and future habits, such as your ability to maintain your ideal weight or if you are planning on having children after surgery. Although you may currently want surgery, your surgery outcomes can change if your future plans change too!
You are Emotionally Prepared
As with any surgery, there is necessary recovery time required and, in some cases, you may be unable to return to your daily routine for up to 6 weeks. This can not only affect you physically, but also mentally.
As you begin doing your own research into the procedure(s) that you may be interested in, also think about how you will spend your recovery time. Do you have friends or family that can assist you during your recovery period? Do you have a healthy, positive and supportive space to recover in? While preparing for your surgery, ensure that you are fully aware of your post-procedure instructions and the medications recommended by your medical provider.