You’ve probably heard jokes or seen movies that talk about getting a “nose job”. But what is it? This is also known as a rhinoplasty. This article will discuss what occurs during surgery, and what you can expect.

What are the Risks?

There will likely be temporary swelling and bruising around the nose and the eyes after a rhinoplasty has been completed. Other problems may include:

• Injury or holes in your septum
• Skin problems, including the breakdown of skin tissues and irritation from bandaging.
• Bleeding
• Infection. Antibiotics may and should be taken after surgery to reduce the risk of possible infection.
• Complications of anesthesia
• Severe nasal blockage, caused by swelling inside the nose.
• The results may not be what you wanted.

As with any surgery, there are always complications and risks. But if it’s something you desire to have done, talk to your doctor to find out of this procedure is right for you. It may not only improve your appearance, but other things like your ability to breathe! A rhinoplasty can be a great procedure if done by an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Reynolds.

What is a tummy tuck?

By far the most powerful surgery available to improve the abdomen is a tummy tuck. A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, removes extra skin from the abdomen and tightens the muscles in the abdominal area. Liposuction can be performed with every tummy tuck as well, to remove excess fat so the skin doesn’t have to stretch over that.

A tummy tuck is not the same as liposuction, although you may choose to get liposuction
along with a tummy tuck. This is a major surgery, so be sure to consult your regular doctor before having this procedure done. You may or may not be a candidate but it is important to find out beforehand.

Patients do not shop for the right health care provider based on price, this definitely should not be aiming for one who is going to charge the lowest rate. Instead, consider qualifications, expertise, experience, credentials so that the doctor will do a good job assisting the patient. When looking for credible surgeons begin by asking for recommendations from individuals whose opinions are trusted. Here is are some other helpful tips.

Some patients choose to go abroad to seek reconstructive surgery, this is done in order to save money, but it could lead to other problems. Be wary. Many are tempted by the price offered abroad as they can be considerably lower, but you may be giving up many rights once on foreign soil.

Budgeting matters on many levels with reconstructive surgery. Hospital visits, exams, and leave from work should be considered. Consider how much you are willing to, and able to, afford. Stick to numbers easy for you to cover. Only spend within your means. Procedures are expensive, but many can be within your budget.

Consultation is as important in reconstructive surgery as in any other medical procedure. Always ask for a consultation. During a consultation is a good time to ask important questions and discuss your personal needs.

 Medical Assessments may be needed before undergoing any surgery, proper assessments must be done. Always have a complete physical done as well as making note of any medical issues.

Ask for Credentials from any provider visited or contacted. Where did this provider study? Where did this provider intern? What papers, certifications can be provided? Is the provider licensed? Board certified in your state? How many years has this provider been in practice?

Whatever type of surgery or procedure you are going in for, always be aware of the risks involved. Also take time to consider your recovery period and any needs you may have after the procedure is complete.

Cosmetic Surgery Overview

Reconstructive surgery is done as a medical procedure to improve function of a body part. Cosmetic surgery is on the other hand, an optional procedure that is performed on normal parts of the body. The purpose of cosmetic surgery is for improving a person’s appearance and/or to remove the signs of aging. Millions of cosmetic surgeries are performed in the United States and many more around the world. While becoming more common, there are still precautions to take as with any other form of surgery. Even though the number of cosmetic procedures performed in the United States has increased over fifty percent since the start of the century, there are still precautions to take.

Click the links below for a cosmetic surgery overview of the five most common forms of surgeries listed below:

Breast augmentation

Liposuction

Nasal surgery

Eyelid surgery

Abdominoplasty

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery looks at the statistics for thirty-four different cosmetic procedures. Nineteen of the procedures are considered to be surgical. Surgical procedures include rhinoplasty, also known more commonly as facelift. The nonsurgical procedures included in the list of cosmetic surgeries include Botox and laser hair removal. Surveys reveal that many of the cosmetic procedures performed are of a surgical nature.