Did your chosen plastic surgeon refuse to operate on you?
Don’t feel bad. Many surgeons refuse to perform specific procedures on patients due to various reasons. These may be one of the following:
You have unrealistic expectations.
This is perhaps the TOP reason why a surgeon would turn you down.
Sure, there’s nothing wrong with bringing a photo of Taylor Swift or Natalie Portman in your high BMI plastic surgery consultation. But you also have to keep an open mind as your doctor explains why that exact look may not be possible for you.
If you want to get plastic surgery, be ready to meet your surgeon halfway and discuss a more realistic look for you.
You have serious health conditions.
Before you undergo any surgical procedure, you need to undergo pre-operative tests to ensure that you’re in tip-top shape.
If you have chronic medical conditions like diabetes and thyroid problems, your surgeon may refuse surgery until you’re stable enough to get one. In addition, medications like blood thinners and immunosuppressants might delay your surgery.
Your surgeon also has to consider your psychological health. For example, if you have a mental health condition like eating disorders or body dysmorphic disorder, you might need to undergo therapy first before deciding on plastic surgery.
You smoke.
Cigarettes contain nicotine that constricts blood vessels, leading to problems during the healing process.
If you smoke, your doctor would ask you to stop for a few weeks before surgery or not push through with your procedure altogether.
You want to please someone else.
Even though plastic surgery is generally safe, you can still develop complications that are definitely not worth it when you’re just trying to please a spouse, friend, or family member.
You need to have the right mindset if you’re getting surgery. If you’re getting cosmetic surgery, you have to do it for YOURSELF, not for someone else. It’s your body, after all.
You and your surgeon aren’t the right fit.
When you go for a consultation, you and your surgeon will have the chance to ask questions. This will also allow you to gauge each other’s personality and see if you’re tailor-fit for each other.
Remember that it goes both ways. Make sure that you consult various surgeons to find the right fit for you.
Your desired treatment doesn’t fit your needs.
While you should research your desired procedure before you consult your surgeon, remember that it’s still your plastic surgeon who has the final call on your surgery.
Maybe you want to get CoolSculpting, but if you have many unwanted fat pockets and excess skin in your belly area, liposuction with a tummy tuck might be a better option.