Plastic Surgery - Choose It for the Right Reason
Ask a teenager about plastic surgery and the youngster will have
enough to say about the contoured bodies, broad shoulders and
the picture perfect features of the cine stars. For most of
them, plastic surgery stands for cosmetic plastic surgery and
they strongly believe in what the so-called reality TV shows
show - a slight downsizing here and a little enhancement there
is going to change their lives. But why just blame the youths?
The older generation is doing no better either. There seems a
great need of setting their notions right.
Plastic surgery is actually a reconstruction or restoration of
deformed, destroyed and injured parts of the body. This
corrective surgery improves the appearance of the patient and at
the same time adds to the functionality of the once deformed,
defective part. Thus, birth defects like cleft lips and palates,
disfigurements resulting from accidents like burn-marks or for
that matter a deformity acquired in the process of disease
treatment (removal of one or both the breasts as part of breast
cancer treatment) can be set right by plastic surgery
specialists.
The history of plastic surgeries runs back to the days of the
ancient Egyptians. The word 'plastic' in the name is derived
from the Greek word plastikos, which means to form or mold. The
molding surgery became popular after the First World War
(countless casualties with body disfigurements was an aftermath
of the war).
Plastic surgery is real surgery, involving cutting and
stitching. Hence, the plastic surgery specialists always
emphasize on the patients emotional and physical fitness in
order to handle the stresses of surgery. Plastic surgeons,
therefore, make it a point to check medical history of patients.
An ideal plastic surgery specialist agrees to give a surgical
treatment only if he/she finds that the patient is a perfect
candidate - nearly the ideal age, ideal weight, not ailing and
sticks to a healthy lifestyle. Thus, some surgeons will not
perform certain procedures like Rhinoplasty (reshaping the nose)
and breast implants on teens.
Plastic surgery costs are a bit exorbitant and especially if you
go to a certified plastic surgeon. Nevertheless, considering the
complexity involved, you should never be taking any risks.
Moreover, if you are undergoing plastic surgery for the right
reason (and surgery becomes a dire necessity) you shall have
insurance coverage. In case you are opting for a cosmetic
plastic surgery and simply want to undergo a metamorphosis from
an ugly duckling to a beautiful angel, you will have to bear the
costs.
Do not let yourself be fooled by each celebrity plastic surgery
news! It may not be possible for you to check for the
authenticity of the news but you know, there are simpler and
safer ways of changing your looks and gaining confidence if you
are thinking of plastic surgery as a makeover option.
For instance, TCA skin peels and laser treatments are external
treatments that result in younger looking skin and can treat or
even cure many skin conditions from acne and wrinkles to sagging
skin and sun spots. TCA skin peels have been used in Hollywood
by the stars for years on reality shows like The Swan, MTV's
Made, even on Oprah. Unlike Laser treatments, which are only
available as a in office or spa treatment, TCA skin peels can
now be purchased for at home treatment and they are considered
to be the most effective spa treatment available by numerous
plastic surgeons and dermatologists alike. For more information
on TCA skin peels for home use and other spa treatments please
see the link below.