{"id":10203,"date":"2016-10-06T13:16:12","date_gmt":"2016-10-06T13:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premierplasticsurgerypa.com\/?p=10203"},"modified":"2016-10-06T13:16:12","modified_gmt":"2016-10-06T13:16:12","slug":"5-plastic-surgery-mistakes-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierplasticsurgerypa.com\/blog\/5-plastic-surgery-mistakes-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Plastic Surgery Mistakes to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Deciding to get plastic surgery can be an exciting time, although many men and women may also feel anxious or nervous, just as with any big life event. To put yourself at ease and enjoy a relaxing, comfortable experience, there are a few things you\u2019ll want to consider. Avoid making these plastic surgery mistakes to help ensure that you get the safe, smooth, and hassle-free results you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Forgetting to Check Credentials<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important steps when choosing the right plastic surgeon for your procedure is to check his or her training, experience, reviews, and board certification. Putting in a little extra time and effort to this step will be well worth it down the road, as you\u2019ll know that you\u2019re working with an experienced professional who can deliver the outcome you want. When you first speak to or meet with your plastic surgeon, ask questions such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you board-certified with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abplasticsurgery.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Board of Plastic Surgery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much experience do you have performing the procedure that I want?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What accreditations does your practice have?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I see <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierplasticsurgerypa.com\/before-after-photos-pittsburgh\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before and after photos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of some of your previous clients?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Not Being Transparent<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that the goal is to work together with your plastic surgeon to deliver the best results possible. For this reason, it\u2019s crucial that you remain transparent with him or her concerning your goals, concerns, and medical history. Your plastic surgeon should be your go-to resource for everything related to your plastic surgery procedure, so make sure that you\u2019re being open and honest with him or her. This will benefit you in the long run.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Not Being Realistic<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another important factor to keep in mind is that while plastic surgery can yield excellent results, whether you\u2019re looking for a boost in volume with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierplasticsurgerypa.com\/breast-procedures-pittsburgh\/breast-augmentation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breast augmentation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or an updated look with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierplasticsurgerypa.com\/face-procedures-pittsburgh\/facelift\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facelift<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there are limitations to these procedures. Think of plastic surgery as a way to enhance and highlight your natural features, not to completely alter them in such a way that you appear to be a different person. To keep your expectations in check, ask yourself these questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do I want plastic surgery?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For whom am I getting plastic surgery? Is it solely for me?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do I want to achieve with plastic surgery?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. \u201cShopping Around\u201d for the Best Price<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While cost may indirectly be a part of your decision to get plastic surgery, it shouldn\u2019t be the main deciding factor. As the saying goes, you really do get what you pay for, and skimping on the quality of your plastic surgery procedure isn\u2019t something that you want to risk. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is especially true of what\u2019s called \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierplasticsurgerypa.com\/general\/travel-plastic-surgery-procedure\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical tourism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d when patients travel to less-developed countries in order to have plastic surgery or other elective medical procedures performed at a lower cost. There are obviously a number of dangers associated with this practice, including an increased risk of infection and poor medical standards, so it truly does pay to work with a board-certified, reputable plastic surgeon instead (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/features\/medicaltourism\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind, too, that many trustworthy practices will offer financing options to help make your procedure as affordable as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Ignoring the Rules<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout the process, your plastic surgeon will provide you with detailed guidelines to follow in order to achieve the highest-quality results. Depending on your specific procedure, these might include such things as stopping the use of certain medications prior to your surgery, avoiding strenuous activities for a period of time afterward, or maintaining scheduled follow-up appointments. Ignoring any of these rules may hinder your safety, the quality of results you can expect, and the speed of the recovery process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If at any point you have a question or concern about your progress, contact your plastic surgeon for help and specific instruction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bottom Line<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While your plastic surgeon does play a large role in the outcome of your procedure, you can also play a part in making sure that you get the beautiful, smooth results you\u2019re hoping for. Work closely with your plastic surgeon so that you can enjoy a stress-free and comfortable experience every step of the way. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierplasticsurgerypa.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premier Plastic Surgery &amp; Dermatology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in Pittsburgh and Wexford, our board-certified plastic surgeon <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierplasticsurgerypa.com\/plastic-surgery-staff-pittsburgh\/dr-brian-v-heil\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Brian Heil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> would be happy to sit down with you one-on-one to discuss your needs and goals and to answer any questions you may have.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re ready to take the next step on your plastic surgery journey, please contact us at 724-264-3608 to schedule your consultation today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deciding to get plastic surgery can be an exciting time, although many men and women may also feel anxious or nervous, just as with any big life event. To put yourself at ease and enjoy a relaxing, comfortable experience, there are a few things you\u2019ll want to consider. Avoid making these plastic surgery mistakes to &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierplasticsurgerypa.com\/blog\/5-plastic-surgery-mistakes-avoid\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">5 Plastic Surgery Mistakes to Avoid<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":10204,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10203","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>5 Plastic Surgery Mistakes to Avoid - Premier Plastic Surgery<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Deciding to get plastic surgery can be an exciting time, although many men and women may also feel anxious or nervous, just as with any big life event. 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