About You, the Patient | What To Expect

It is natural to make an almost immediate connection between how we see ourselves, and how we feel about our ourselves. If we experience part of our bodies as less than adequate, we cannot feel whole and complete. We may hold back from others and even ourselves, because of feeling that something is missing or 'doesn't fit.'

Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence

Frequently, a relatively small change on the outside can lead to a significant shift on the inside.

Improvement, Not Perfection

Plastic surgery deals in improvement, not perfection. If your expectations are realistic and you are doing it for the "right reasons," the chances are excellent that you will be pleased with the results.

Realistic Expectations

Whatever your reasons for choosing plastic surgery, it is important to have realistic expectations. Improving a feature of the face or body may give you greater self-confidence and add to your sense of well-being, but it is not a guarantee of happiness or better relationships. Surgery can enhance your appearance. The rest is up to you.

Key Questions

To help you decide if your expectations are realistic and if surgery is the right choice for you, ask yourself:

Is this procedure to your advantage emotionally and physically?
Why do you want this procedure?
What do you expect it will do for you physically, emotionally, socially?
What expectations do you share with others?
What would you choose not to share with others, and why?
Is your concern out of proportion to what others think about it?
Do you expect the procedure to improve your relationships?
If you are in psychotherapy, have you discussed plastic surgery with your therapist?

New Vitality

Through cosmetic surgery, people are changing their lives every day. Although the face and body may show improvements, it is the heart and soul that receive new vitality.