One of the most important steps in your plastic surgery journey is the initial consultation. During this appointment, your surgeon will review your medical history, perform a physical examination, and ensure you are a good candidate for surgery. Additionally, you can expect your surgeon to ask you one very important question: Why do you want to have plastic surgery performed?
This question is an important way for your surgeon to verify that you are opting to have surgery for an acceptable reason. Your motives really do matter, and if your reason for wanting surgery is a good one, your surgeon may decline to do the procedure.
Good Reasons to Seek Plastic Surgery
Correcting a Flaw that Has Been Bothering You
Many of us have aspects of our body that cause frustration or lead us to feel self-conscious. For example, you may dislike the size of your breasts or fret about breast asymmetry. In other cases, the issue might be that your nose is not proportional to the rest of your face. If there is an issue that has bothered you for a long time, seeking plastic surgery may be a perfectly reasonable decision.
Restoring a Youthful Appearance
There are many plastic surgery procedures that can minimize the signs of the aging process and restore a more youthful countenance. For example, a facelift can be an effective way to minimize wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin on the lower two-thirds of the face. A desire to look younger is a perfectly acceptable motivation for plastic surgery.
Enhancing Your Self-Esteem
A third reason to pursue plastic surgery is that you want to feel more confident in your appearance. If you have done your due diligence and have a clear understanding of both your potential results and risks, and if you believe plastic surgery will bolster your self-image, then take the next steps in the plastic surgery process. That means meeting with your surgeon to discuss the best options for treatment.
