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It is harder to think of a bigger life-change than undergoing a major cosmetic surgery procedure. The stress of payment, the physical and mental strain of the actual change and, oftentimes, the fear of the surgery itself all add up to a very nervous and stressful time for even the most surgically-experienced patients. 

It has now been said that one of the ways to reduce levels of anxiety is to talk through any prospective surgery with a qualified, experienced and personable plastic surgeon. It has been shown that doing so can significantly reduce levels of stress leading up to making the decision on having a cosmetic treatment.

In these times of recession and necessary financial restraint, we have already told you stories about professionals undergoing Botox and face-lifts in an attempt to get a foothold in an ever more competitive jobs market. However, the flip-side to this coin is, according to research, that many of these professionals then feel guilty for spending the money on themselves, and on something which could be considered vain, in these thrifty times.  This feeling of guilt can often outweigh the anticipation of the confidence-boost which the surgery will inevitably bring.

Dr. Paul Parker, a cosmetic surgeon based in New Jersey, has spoken out about this trend which is not only prevalent in the United States; it can also be seen in the U.K as well.  “Elective cosmetic surgery can be nerve-wracking or even frightening for some patients. First, there is a financial cost associated with it and secondly, there is a ”fear of the unknown” regarding how they will look or feel following surgery.”

These are only natural feelings and ones which everyone will feel, even surgery-hardened celebrities, before going under the knife. Of course, with celebrities these fears might not necessarily manifest themselves physically due to an over-Botoxing of expression lines in their faces.  In order to combat these feelings of anxiety and worry, it is important that you choose a cosmetic surgery company and indeed a clinic in which you feel welcome, looked-after and, above all, comfortable.  Don’t feel that, by simply talking to a surgeon, you are committing yourself to having the procedure done. The best surgeons will be able to talk candidly about the pros and cons of any operation and won’t pressure your decision in any way.  Surgery is scary, but living your life with very low-confidence could be an even scarier prospect.

With the plethora of celebrities going under the knife, and the plethora of magazines queuing up to tell us about it, we may all feel like we are experts in the ups and downs of cosmetic surgery. Well, we most certainly are not.

The increasing number of people turning towards cosmetic surgery has led the industry to plead that expert consultations, with a certified and qualified consultant, are essential before making any decision to go under the knife.

“People obviously have to consider all of the options, all of the implications before they undergo any kind of surgery,” commented Paul Collins, the editor of Looking Good, before going on to add: “Breast surgery can have a psychological impact as well as a physical one, so it is very important to make sure that you’re going into these things for the right reasons,”. Such psychological implications of surgery are issues which initial consultations will deal with.

Whilst the industry has been cleaned up immeasurably in recent years, there are still a small number of shady operators who look to take advantage of people who are low in self-confidence but high in available cash. Your consultant should not seem like he is trying to rush you into any decision or force any procedures onto you which you are unwilling to have. Rather, they should take you through each step of the procedure you have come in to talk about and suggest, if necessary, other complementary treatments or treatments which may be more suitable than the one you originally desired. It is a huge physical and mental step to take and expert consultations are a vital piece of equipment to take with you as you begin your daunting and exciting journey.

Breast Surgery is amongst the most popular procedure for people to seek consultations on and many women do not realise what a big change to their life and augmentation or a reduction may well make. Nearly 8500 breast augmentations were performed in the U.K alone last year and this figure represents 8500 women who will now have a completely different approach to life. Not only will their body have changed but their lifestyle and their own mind will have changed too. This is dramatic for anybody and consultations are thus a vital part of the surgical procedure not only to advice but also to warn; what might seem like the dream in a magazine might not turn out so well in reality.

We all have our own reasons for going under the knife; maybe we want to lose some unsightly weight, correct a deformity we’ve had since birth or perhaps we simply want to get back some of the confidence we had when we were younger.

Well, now there’s another, ever more popular, reason why people are going under the knife: divorce.  It seems many people who go through a separation from a partner are now turning towards cosmetic surgery to start the new chapter in their life!

The Lansing State Journal is the publication which has carried the story, saying that both men and women are finding that Cosmetic Surgery offers them the complete break from their old life which many of them needed.  “Plastic surgery can improve how a person looks and feels about themselves. I have seen patients at all times of their lives – not just (after) divorce – who become more confident and feel better”, commented leading plastic surgeon Dr. Jean Loftus. After a messy divorce, what better way to restore confidence than to make yourself look uber-fabulous and leave your ex cursing the day he ever let you go? It’s the surgical equivalent to putting your best dress on and having a night out on the town! 

However, impulse plastic surgery is not the wisest move one can make and industry experts are warning that, despite this trend, surgery is something which should be thought about for a long time, in consultation with both GP’s and trained cosmetic surgeons.  Despite this rise in post-divorce surgeries, they are nowhere near topping the league of the main reasons people decide to go under the knife. Long term insecurities or the negative effects of child-birth are still the main factors in people opting for certain procedures and these are probably the most admirable and wisest catalysts to opting for Cosmetic Surgery.

Divorce, and other trauma within our lives, can often leave us feeling that we need a fresh start that we need to turn a page and open a new and more exciting chapter in our lives. This is certainly healthy, but impulse decisions about surgery are not. Even if you feel it’s the only way to move on, take some time to think, to reflect and to decide if it’s truly what you want to do. If you decide it is, then a world of possibilities and change awaits you!