How to know when it might be time for plastic surgery

1. A lot of weight has been lost.

There are certainly advantages to losing a lot of weight in a short amount of time. However, this could cause loose, saggy skin, which is not attractive at all. This becomes evident on the face and abdomen. Eventually, the elasticity of the skin will improve and there will be less excess skin. However, there are times when the excess skin does not seem to go away on its own, so you may need to have surgery. Depending on the size of the skin that needs to be removed, this may require a more advanced cosmetic procedure, so it’s important to discuss all possible options with your doctor.

2. The person was involved in an accident.

It is common for people to go for advanced cosmetic surgery because they have suffered an accident that has left them with a scar or disfigurement and they would like to recover their previous appearance. A cosmetic surgeon can tell you if this can be done. Therefore, if you are thinking about this, you should bring a photo taken before the accident when you go to the consultation and ask if you can return your body to its previous form.

3. People would like instant and longer lasting results.

Initially, the over-the-counter alternatives that were tested worked for quite some time until they stopped working and did not give the same results as in the past. It may not be as effective as before, or the results may only last about half as long as before. In addition to the recovery period, most people who have plastic surgery can see instant results from their cosmetic procedures and even last for many years. However, they should remember that those who undergo facelifts are still getting older. After at least 10 years, they will continue to notice more sagging skin and wrinkles and will need another procedure again to mimic the initial result.

4. There is enough time to recover.

When people undergo a surgical facelift, it is important to note that they take a long time to recover, as the body needs to rest. After the recovery period, patients will be able to see instant results, but they can rest for 2-3 more weeks to fully recover. They should find out from their doctor how long they need to rest for a full recovery and what they are and are not allowed to do during recovery.

5. Almost every anti-aging cream available without a prescription has been tried.

There is a wide range of anti-aging products that can be purchased at your local pharmacy. However, after talking to all the vendors, it has been difficult to find products that can treat facial wrinkles, stretch marks or droopy eyelids and this can get very frustrating. Anyone experiencing this may want to consider plastic surgery.