There are many surgical methods used to improve the shape and increase the appearance of different body parts. However these surgeries are not exempted from dangers and restrictions. These surgeries sometimes results in serious complications that may even be perpetual in nature.

Then there are the esthetic disaster such as lopsided boobs, wind tunnel facelifts and trout pouts. Here are the facts you should know before making that critical decision- dont go for surgery until youve read them.

Are you the person wholl actually be exerting the scalpel?

It is very important that you should have direct communication with your surgeon and get them to inform you about the dangers of plastic surgery. He is the true person who can furnish you the actual and complete details about the surgery. If you are not allowed to meet your surgeon before the surgery, leave immediately.

Once you know youre talking to the surgeon, its also important to ask if theyll be doing everything in the procedure, say plastic surgery consultant Shannon Porter Leeman. Some doctors sill do the opening incisions, the pulling and the tugging and then let a junior stitch you up, which could affect scarring.

What qualifications do you have?

There is no problem in asking this type of question. According to Mr. Jag Chana the surgeon must have the qualification known as FRCS (Plast) and must get the plus points if he is also a member of BAAPS.

What procedures do you suggest?

Your surgeon is one who knows better about the process fits your case. Of course, you can give him advices but don't put too much vehemence on your advices, make sure he telle you about the differences of male platic surgery if you are male.

Even surgeon will give an different answer to this question, but you have to choose the person who you feel has your best interests at heart, says London-based cosmetic surgeon Mr. Jan Stanek, if they present you with a list of procedures and you feel like theyre selling your surgery, leave.

How many procedures of my type have you performed?

Experts opinion about this question is that the surgeon should have an experience of doing not less than 30 to 40 operations similar to that you have decided to go for. Id also ask how many years theyve been practicing says Shannon Porter Leeman. Its a terrible thing to say, but Id never see a surgeon in his thirties because I think someone needs to have in practice for at least 10 years to excel at what they do.

What is your field of expertise and what training do you have in the specific plastic surgery procedure I need?

This is yet another significant question which can be asked. A surgeon who has some expertise is always preferred than the general surgeon.

As per the opinion of Mr. Chana the question of expertise is not much important in the cases of body surgery such as breast augmentation but if you are going for plastic surgery or other facial work this question becomes very important.

Do you have some before and after photographs of the patients?

For better understanding you can also ask the surgeon for some before and after photographs. There are few clinics which pay some amount to their former patients for talking about the plus points of the surgery. So we advice you not to trust them blindly.

A close observation of the final results of operation, hospital staff and other arrangements might also help you in making a right selection.

Whos the anaesthetist and in how many surgeries have you worked with them?

What is the importance of this question? Because it could impact on your recovery time, says Mr. Grover. When an anaesthetist works with a surgeon a lot, they get to know how long he or she takes over an operation. Then they can adjust the anaesthestic accordingly.

This helps in reducing postoperative sickness and thus ultimately improves recovery.

What about plastic surgery costs?

Though cost is a main factor your choice should not be based purely on price and you need to examine a plastic surgery picture as well. You need to consider the choice of surgeon, clinic reputation, track record, after care and other things. In many cases the patient requests to undo or alter the out comes of the operation as they are not happy with the results. This might take more from your pocket.

Do you want to know anything about me?

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If they havent, look for a different surgeon. At the very least, as surgeon should go over your medical history, whether your smoke or drink heavily and talk about shy you want the surgery and what you think youre going to look like afterwards, say Mr Stanek. This information helps them determine whether or not youre a good candidate for surgery if youre not, they shouldnt be afraid to turn you away. If the surgeon is not openly discussing with you about the risks and possible side effects of the surgery, ask him the reason for doing so?

Do I like my cosmetic surgeon?

This is actually question you need to ask yourself, say Mr. Stanek. First impression are vital. You have to trust your surgeons professional ability, but you also have to alike them as a person. You want to feel that when your wake up feeling terrible or if something goes wrong, this person will be there for you.