Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Articles

A lot of people ask if plastic surgery is right for them? Determining whether to have plastic surgery is a very personal decision for everyone. There’s no wrong reason for justifying it, but it still needs to be carefully considered from every angle. To help with that process, here are a few key questions to ask yourself.

Why do I want plastic surgery?

The catalyst for your desire to have plastic surgery may be easy to pinpoint: a genetic trait, a trauma, aging. But, why do you want plastic surgery? And why now?

Be sure to trace those questions to their root and answer them honestly. Plastic surgery can provide a big confidence boost. If, however, you’re doing it for the sake of someone else’s happiness or to help soften a particularly tumultuous time in your life, you could be setting yourself up for disappointment. Do it for yourself, and yourself alone.

What do you know about the procedure?

Obviously, a plastic surgeon’s going to answer any questions you may have, but you’ll want to arrive for your initial consultation already fairly well-educated about your procedure. (Reading this blog post is a good start.)

Go online and try to find as much as you can not only about the procedure itself but also what constitutes the ideal candidate for it, what you should realistically expect for an outcome, any potential complications, and a general idea of what it’s going to cost. The more knowledgeable you can be entering your consultation, the more productive it’s going to be.

Can you afford it?

Most plastic surgery is considered cosmetic, so it’s not covered by health insurance. And a surgical procedure can be costly. But many board-certified plastic surgeons offer a variety of payment options, including credit cards and health care financing. So, the cost shouldn’t necessarily be a deterrent. You should, however, be prepared when you meet with a financing specialist during your consultation.

You’ll also want to get the exact price for your procedure and ensure that there aren’t any hidden fees. The total cost should include the surgeon’s fee, the cost of the anesthesiologist, the surgical center’s fees, follow-up appointments, and surgical garments. Don’t forget to factor in the cost of any medications.

Can you handle the recovery?

It’s only natural to focus on the “after” picture, but the recovery from your intended procedure shouldn’t be glossed over. You’re going to be tired, sore, swollen, and bruised for a few days, or even a couple of weeks, depending on your procedure.

Make sure you have ample vacation time because you’re not going to want to push yourself and risk complications. If you have young kids, is there a family member or close friend you can ask to help you look after them until you feel more like your normal self?

Where do I find a surgeon?

Once you’ve answered all of the above to your satisfaction, start searching for a surgeon online. Filter them through a couple of qualifiers:

• Is she/he a board-certified plastic surgeon?
• Does she/he have extensive experience with my procedure?

Once you’ve narrowed the field down to a few surgeons, schedule consultations with each of them. That face-to-face meeting is going to help you see how much rapport you have with a surgeon, and that should never be discounted. Plastic surgery, as we said, is a personal decision. So, naturally, the connection between patient and doctor plays a critical part. Contact Dr. Davis today and see if plastic surgery is right for you.

Have you entered our CoolSculpting contest yet? You’re always putting everyone else’s needs ahead of your own. With Valentine’s Day approaching, how about throwing some love your way for once?

We have just the way to do it: We’re running a CoolSculpting Valentine’s Day contest. One lucky winner will receive two free CoolSculpting sessions, valued at $1,500, with us here at Davis CPS. CoolSculpting is the top nonsurgical treatment for permanently getting rid of stubborn body fat. More on that in a moment.

To enter, all you need to do is fill out the short form on this page with some basic information about yourself and upload a photo, or photos, of the areas you’d like to treat with CoolSculpting. (Please know, your photos will not be shared in any way without your written consent.)

Easy, right? We’ll be selecting a winner on February 13. [Enter Now!]

We’ll notify the winner by phone and then make a public announcement via email using only their first name and last initial. (No photos will be used in the email.) The winner, however, needs to be willing to share one post each on their Instagram feed and story with the following caption: “I won two free CoolSculpting sessions from Davis CPS in Cherry Hill, NJ.”

Now, what exactly is CoolSculpting? It’s an innovative procedure that uses controlled freezing to eliminate unwanted fat. And it requires little to no recovery.

Years back, a couple of Harvard scientists noticed that some kids got dimples in their cheeks when they ate popsicles. They later came to realize that the popsicles were freezing and eliminating small pockets of fat cells. Simplistic as that sounds, that’s the premise behind CoolSculpting.

The procedure delivers precisely controlled cooling to a targeted area. The treated fat cells are frozen, then die. There’s no damage to the skin or the surrounding tissue. Over time, your body will naturally process the fat and eliminate the dead cells, leaving a more sculpted you.

You won’t be put under. In fact, you can catch up on emails while you undergo the treatment. Come in for a session in the morning and head straight into the office as soon as you’re done.

So, what are you waiting for?
Go register, and make this a Valentine’s Day—and bathing-suit season—to remember.

Knowing How to Speed Up the Cosmetic Surgery Recovery Process is a delicate balance. The prospective cosmetic surgery patient is much better educated than they were even just a few years ago. They’re entering the initial consultation with a pretty clearly defined idea of the procedure they want and what it’s going to entail.

By that I mean they understand that there’s going to be a certain degree of bruising and swelling. That knowledge, however, doesn’t always soften the shock.

Even in the hands of a skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon, a cosmetic procedure is still a type of trauma from which the body must heal. Your body can’t distinguish between tripping and scraping your knee and a doctor taking a scalpel to your chin. Which is to say the bruising and swelling can be expected. But there are a few things you can do to ensure a speedy recovery.

Self-care after surgery
Let me preface the tips that follow by saying that the single-most effective thing you can do to ensure a complete recovery is to follow your doctor’s post-care recommendations. That means keeping dressings and compresses on until you’re told to remove them. If you had a procedure performed on your face or neck, you may be told to sleep with your held elevated for the first few weeks. Stop taking any blood-thinning medications or supplements. It also means, above all, being a diligent observer of what you’re seeing and feeling.

Beyond that, simply take care of yourself. Don’t smoke. Avoid alcohol for at least the first few days. Drink lots of water. Stay out of the sun (exposure can deepen the color of bruises). Avoid strenuous activity, including exercise, for the first few weeks after surgery. And get plenty of sleep. Again, your body needs time to recover fully, and to enable your immune system to work at its full capacity.

When to return to normal activity
You may have a ready-made excuse for avoiding the gym for a while, but you’ll want to get out of bed and at least walk around the house a bit as soon as you feel up to it. It’s essential to promote healthy circulation and discourage the development of clots.

If the bruising makes you self-conscious, you should be able to mask it with makeup after a few days, but clear it with your doctor first. And steer clear of open wounds and stitches.