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80 Another important thing that you should keep in mind when you are asking yourself, Is cosmetic surgery for me? Also ask yourself, am I going to be able to deal with all the all of the after effects of this type of major surgery? It is very often that the recovery process after any type of cosmetic surgery will be quite painful and debilitating and you will likely be out of commission for at least a week. You should also be prepared for stitches, bruising and discomfort. Scarring is another important thing you should keep in mind. You should ask yourself “Will I be able to live with scars from my surgery that may never go away”. If you can’t deal with the idea of having scars than you are not ready for plastic surgery. Mental preparation is a huge part of becoming ready for any plastic surgery, you should always consider whether you are at a point in your life where plastic surgery makes any sense. In other words you should ensure that your able to take off a week or two without impacting your studies and any of your other responsibilities so that you have enough time to fully heal. Also you should keep in mind the costs you will have to pay and make sure that you are financially stable enough to afford the procedure. If you are clinically depressed, a diabetic, you’ve had any heart trouble in the past or had any kind of substance abuse problem cosmetic surgery is probably not for you. Before you make the decision about whether or not cosmetic surgery is right for you it is a good idea to go in for a consultation with a cosmetic surgeon and ask them to thoroughly explain the procedure they think would benefit you including the surgery, all the risks, the expected benefits and which sort of result would suit you the best. Armed with this information you’ll have a much clearer picture of whether or not you are a viable candidate for cosmetic surgery. Risks Of Plastic Surgery Although complications from plastic surgery are quite rare nowadays each and every person who is considering having this type of surgery done should make themselves aware of the possible risks of plastic surgery. The possible complications that can be a result from plastic surgery can range from scarring to fatalities, and the resulting effects of surgery on occasion can be traumatizing to a patient both physically and psychologically. Despite the fact complications may be uncommon it’s important to keep the potential dangers in mind. The risks of plastic surgery will differ depending on the individual and the procedure they opt for. Noticeable scarring is one of the most common risks people considering plastic surgery need to be aware of. Most surgeons will always attempt to hide incision lines in places where they aren’t noticeable, like under the crease of the breast in breast augmentation, and in the patients hairline in facial plastic surgery, but regardless of all the efforts a surgeon attempts, still many surgeries will result in permanent scarring. Complications such as bleeding, infection and hematomas are all possible after surgery, but if they are caught early on nearly all complications can be treated. However, nerve damage is a complication that is serious and people considering plastic surgery must be very conscious of it . Some who undergo www.plasticsurgeryinfo.ca www.plasticsurgery.about.com FreeEyeExamwithpurchaseofglasses* WE ACCEPTFAMILYBENEFITS&MOST EYEGLASS INSURANCEPLANS Weofferdesigner frames,qualitysunglasses,contact lenses,eyeexam&eyecare relatedservices.Ourmission:Giveyou thebest&qualityvisionproductsataffordableprices. Ourstaffspeakdifferent languages likeEnglish,Spanish,Portuguese,Gujarati,Hindi,Tamil. 1901 Weston Road *Limited timeonly 416-245-3418 (at Lawrence) Tel: 416-533-2555 2333 Dundas Street West Suite 204 ( BloorSubway,DundasWestSubwayStation) Convenient Subway Access Extended Evening & Saturday Appointments available Dr. Farbod Fanian General & Cosmetic Dentistry Accepting Green Shield Student Coverage