8 Important Questions About Plastic Surgery That You Are Seeking Answers To!

It is quite natural to have questions about plastic surgery. Being one of the most important decisions of life, one seeks absolute clarity before going for this big step. That is the reason renowned surgeon Skinnovation Clinics, Dr. Rajat Gupta offers absolute consultation to answer all the questions.

Here are the answers to most commonly asked questions, which would relieve a lot of dilemmas, and provide an insight on Plastic Surgery. We encourage you to read these and to schedule an appointment for the consultation so that other concerns are addressed too.

Q. 1) What is plastic surgery?

Ans. Taken from the Greek word “plastikos,” meaning to mold or give form, plastic surgery is the specialty of medicine dedicated to restoring and reshaping the human body. Plastic surgery has two specialization domains – reconstructive surgery, which is performed on abnormal structures of the body caused by birth defects, developmental problems, injuries, infection, tumors, or disease; and cosmetic surgery, which is performed to reshape or restore normal structures of the body to improve appearance and self-esteem.

Q. 2) How is a plastic surgery different from cosmetic surgery?

Ans. A plastic surgery is a collective term used for two types of correction surgeries.

• Cosmetic Surgeries
• Reconstructive Surgeries.

Thus, Cosmetic Surgery is another segment to the science of Plastic Surgery.

Reconstructive Surgery is usually a procedure used for reconstruction or correction of abnormal body parts or structures which are caused due to congenital defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma, infection, tumors or diseases. In general, reconstructive surgery is performed to improve function, but may also be completed to approximate a normal appearance. Reconstructive Surgery may or may not be covered under health insurance.

Whereas a Cosmetic Surgery is performed purely to reshape normal structures of the body in order to improve appearance and self-esteem. Cosmetic surgery is usually not covered by health insurance because it is elective.

Q.3) What are different needs for which people undergo plastic surgeries?

Ans.People undergo plastic surgeries for various reasons:

• They possess a strong self-image and get bothered by a physical characteristic (body part appearance) that they wish to improve or change.
• They are looking to elevate their self-confidence by looking better and gain acceptance in society.
• They have a physical defect which is causing discomfort or functional abnormality.

It’s important to remember that plastic surgery can create both physical and psychological changes. In both cases, the results are never disappointing.

Q.4) How much time does it take to recover from a plastic surgery procedure?

Ans.) Recovery procedure usually varies from procedure to procedure and patient to patient. Easy and less penetrative procedures take comparatively lesser time to heal than the procedures which involve a lot of reconstruction. Also, each patient has their own health and recovery parameters. Endurance level of each individual is also different. A good surgeon will always prescribe the appropriate pain and recovery medications to help minimize any discomfort.

5) What is the best place to get a plastic surgery procedure?

Ans. Most plastic surgeries are performed on an outpatient basis, in a well-equipped facility like Skinnovation Clinics. But, if emergency hospitalization becomes necessary, absolute assistance and care must be ready to be given to the patient. One must make a proper survey about the surgical facility and the surgeons who are going to perform the procedure. The surgical facility must conform to strict safety standards.The surgical facility must have skilled, licensed personnel to administer and monitor the anesthetic needs and the recovery immediately following the procedure.It is best to go for a place which is certified by the medical authorities and appropriate medical board and is known for giving the best results. Previous customer reviews help a lot in this case.

Q.6) What are the possible risks with plastic surgeries?

Ans. Any medical procedure comes with its own known set of risks. Plastic surgery procedures are normally safe when they’re performed by a qualified, experienced board-certified surgeon.It s always good to take a consultation session with your surgeon to talk at length and find out the realities. A well qualified and experienced surgeon will always bring the core realities to light and also discuss the prevention plans to negate any possible risks. Yes, there is always a way to prevent the damage by providing utmost care and deploying correct methods. Also, it is important for patients to disclose all pertinent medical history to the surgeon, so that a true assessment of any surgical risks can be made beforehand.

Q.7) Are financing options available for plastic or cosmetic surgeries?

Ans. Reconstructive surgeries may or may not be covered under insurance plans. One has to find out form the insurance provider, depending on the type of medical or reconstructive procedure required for the patient. However, cosmetic surgeries are not covered under insurance plans. Personal loans, bank loans, credit card financing or savings may come to rescue in such cases. You can always get in touch of the financial representatives at the surgical facility to know the possible payment and financing plans available.

Q.8) What are the factors that determine the success of a procedure?

Ans. A patient’s age, skin type, general health, genetic background, and the nature of his or her condition are the most important factors that can affect the success of any plastic surgery procedure. For example, a patient who smokes may not heal as quickly as a non-smoking patient. Patient with sun-damaged skin may not achieve the same degree of improvement as those with healthy skin. A good surgeon will always examine the patient for expected results before the surgery begins, to project estimated results.

You may get in touch with us for a detailed and individual session related to your personal need for plastic surgery. We are sure you will get answers to all your questions regarding a particular procedure before you decide to get one.

Our prices are very transparent. To know about the price for Plastic Surgery, To book an appointment with our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr Rajat Gupta, call: 9251711711