Plastic Surgery-Myths & Reality

In general most people harbor some myths related to plastic surgery procedures, it is important to shed them have a clear idea about them before considering a procedure:

Myth: The majority of people who decide to undergo cosmetic medical procedures are rich people and celebrities.

Reality: Eighty-six percent of plastic surgery patients are working women. According to a 2004 study by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 60 percent of respondents reported a household income between $30,000 and $90,000, and 40 percent of that group reported incomes ranging from $30,000 to $60,000.

Myth: All plastic surgeons are created equal

Reality: No, we have already talked about the license and the certification of the plastic surgeon. But apart from that there are differences. Although they may have the same core training, personal choices do matter. Cosmetic surgery is also an art and much is in the hand of plastic surgeon.

Myth: Plastic surgery leaves no scars

Reality: All plastic surgeries heal with scars. Though, the plastic surgeons are trained to make tissue incisions in strategic directions and positions to minimize their visibility. The cosmetic surgeries performed with endoscopes have minimum scars. Endoscopic cosmetic surgeries include endoscopic breast augmentation. Endoscopic tummy tucks and Endoscopic forehead lifts.

Myth: The results of a cosmetic surgery do not last

Reality: Each procedure is performed to have a lasting permanent effect (excluding the naturally temporary procedures such as BOTOX injections and dermal fillers. The result is subject to aging and weight and effects of gravity. Keep in mind that each cosmetic procedure is designed to keep you looking your best, but you are required to do your part with diet, exercise and a healthy lifestyle.

Myth: Liposuction is a better choice than the tummy tuck

Reality: Liposuction is procedure to reduce the thickness of your abdominal fat, though it slightly tightens your skin, it is not able to remove any stretch marks. If your problem is extra fat it is a good choice, but if you are among women who besides the excess fat, also have the problem of loose skin, stretch marks, and a loose inner girdle (also called fascia or gristle), it is of limited use. The best choice in such cases is a tummy tuck.

Please discuss any concerns you have with your plastic surgeon at your consultation.  This is your opportunity to get the answers you need.

At SLEEK Surgical & MedSpa we want our patients to feel confident about their surgery, so please do not hesitate to ask any questions you may have.

1-800-SLEEK-USA