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Plastic Surgery

The Basics Of Plastic Surgery

With new advancements and innovations in medical science, plastic or cosmetic surgery has become a more popular topic among females who want to change their appearance in various ways.

Here are a few things for you to keep in mind about this ever-growing trend before diving head first onto a surgical bed:


Where Can I Have Surgery Done?

There are a variety of places that people feel like they lack naturally, and go to plastic surgeons to have altered, such as:

  • Breasts: Increase or Decrease in size, reshape to fight sagging
  • Ears: Reduce large ear size, set protruding ears closer to the head
  • Eyes: Correct drooping eyelids (lazy eye) or remove puffy bags below the eyes
  • Face: The removal of wrinkles, creases, or acne scars
  • Hair: The filling in of balding spots
  • Nose: Changing the shape of the nose to be more desirable
  • Stomach: Flattening the abdomen

What Should I Consider Before Having Surgery

The most important thing for you to consider before going under the knife, is whether this is really what you feel you need. It’s not that easy to reverse the effects of plastic surgery, and you might not end up satisfied with your appearance afterwards. Consult loved ones, as well as professionals to gather other’s opinion before going through with it.

As well as this, costs of the surgery should also be taken into account before going through with it, depending on what kind of procedure you are undergoing, it may be extremely expensive, and difficult to afford.

Finally, finding a trustworthy and reputable surgeon is one of the most important aspects of going through with surgery such as this, since there are many scam artists looking to sell cheap plastic surgery out there, which may result in a less-than-ideal outcome for your appearance.


Over the years, plastic surgery has become a much safer experience to go through, however you should be absolutely sure about what you’re going to go through before getting it done.