Cosmetic Surgery - General guidance
Is cosmetic surgery the right choice for you? Appearances do count in this world and it can be a sensible and healthy decision to try to improve a problem that is bothering us, or is hampering our lives in some way. However, if you are considering cosmetic surgery, it is vital to first examine your reasons carefully.
Firstly, it is important that you are having cosmetic surgery for yourself and not just to please someone else.
Secondly, are your expectations of what can be achieved realistic? A surgeon can give you a new nose or improve your bust or whatever and thus help you make the most of yourself.
A surgeon cannot perform miracles or automatically resolve major life problems for you, for instance, ensure you get that job as a model with your new nose or bring back a straying wife or husband after a facelift. However most people find their operation will have life enhancing effects, in addition to an improved physical appearance in the form of greater confidence and self-esteem, which in turn helps them to cope more successfully with life's challenges.
Surgeons may refuse to operate on someone who has unrealistic expectations so think through very carefully what you expect. A healthy psychological approach to cosmetic surgery is very important. Also are you realistic in understanding that each patient and each case is different and unique and thus information contained on this web site can only be a guide.
For instance, some people have a high pain threshold while others experience a lot of discomfort more readily. Some people take a longer time to heal that others, some skins scar more readily that others and so on.
One needs to be well informed about any proposed surgery, but equally, sensible and realistic about the things one cannot know the answers to in advance. A Surgeon, like any artist, can only work with materials available and there are obvious limiting factors in every case, such as age, elasticity and texture of the skin, the underlying bone and tissue structure and a person's state of health.
Contact us for more information
Clane Hospital Cosmetic Surgery Unit .
Prosperous Road, Clane, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
Telephone: 045/982309 | Fax: 045/989747
Email: cosmeticsurgery@clanehospital.ie
This web site has been prepared to give a basic understanding of the procedure before a consultation takes place, and to cover many of the questions frequently asked about this type of cosmetic surgery. Any risks and potential complications, together with any questions you may have, will be discussed fully at consultation with the surgeon. Final decisions should not be made until an individual assessment has taken place with the surgeon.
There is no obligation on the part of the patient to undergo surgery by attending for consultation. If you have any further questions or would like to arrange a consultation please do not hesitate to call us.
