To increase the likelihood of a satisfying outcome, first examine your reasons for wanting cosmetic surgery. Then educate yourself about what you can realistically expect, the benefits and risks involved and how to find a qualified surgeon. Understand these issues to make the best decision for you.

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Why consider cosmetic surgery?

Cosmetic surgery aims to change your appearance by altering parts of your body that function normally but make you unhappy. This differs from reconstructive surgery, which doctors use to restore the appearance and function of body parts affected by congenital defects, injuries and diseases such as cancer.

If you're dissatisfied with your appearance, you may be interested in cosmetic surgery not only to look better, but also to feel better. Despite possible risks, and though each person's experience is unique, some research suggests that both may be likely following a cosmetic procedure.

Those who seek out cosmetic surgery generally have a positive self-image, despite also being unusually focused on one or more aspects of their appearance. In fact, some may even feel better about their overall appearance than those who are uninterested in cosmetic surgery at all. 

Postoperative surveys find that those satisfied with the results perceive benefits including:

Is cosmetic surgery for you?

Cosmetic surgery outcomes are most likely to be successful if you're in good overall health. It's also best if you:

Have realistic expectations. Anticipate improvement, not perfection. If you expect cosmetic surgery to turn you into a movie star, you're bound to be disappointed. The spectacular results you see in the rich and famous can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Also don't count on surgery to save a rocky relationship, gain a promotion or make you the life of the party. If you're in the middle of a very stressful life circumstance such as a divorce, job loss, death of a loved one or an uncontrolled mental illness, you may want to postpone pursuing cosmetic surgery. All of these situations may increase the possibility that you won't be satisfied with the final results.

Can afford the time and expense. Cosmetic surgery isn't covered by health insurance. The costs vary depending on the procedure performed and may range from a couple hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. The procedures and your recovery also take time. This varies depending on the procedure. Returning to work may take from one day to more than a month.

Understand the risks. You must be comfortable with the fact that cosmetic surgery, like any surgery, can be a risk to your health and that the results may not be what you anticipate.

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