Breast Augmentation: How to Choose the Perfect Cosmetic Surgeon
Plastic surgery doesn’t deserve the bad reputation it has received and shouldn’t be taboo. However, when it comes to cosmetically changing your body, you can’t afford mistakes. Choosing the wrong surgeon without doing your homework could land you with appalling and permanent results that you’ll not only have to pay for, but you may have to put yourself through more surgery to correct these errors.
This outcome simply doesn’t bear thinking about. This is why anyone who is thinking about breast surgery in London should research multiple surgeons, research clinics and have numerous consultations before going ahead with this life-changing surgery. But if you’re new to the world of aesthetic surgery, it’s all too easy to be overwhelmed with the amount of information available online and the sheer volume of cosmetic surgeons out there. Combine that with celebrity and influencer endorsements and it’s hardly surprising that many women end up feeling confused and worried about the procedure.
So, with this in mind, we’ve gathered some simple tips that will help you choose the perfect cosmetic surgeon for you and your breast augmentation procedure. Read on to find out more.
Look For Reviews
On-site reviews are usually incredibly biased. It’s unlikely you’ll find a dissatisfied comment left by an angry patient on any cosmetic surgery homepage. However, there is still plenty of information to be gathered here. Here you can check out the before and after pictures of their patients and decide whether or not you feel comfortable with their version of “best results”. Are the implants level? Are the nipples symmetrical and what about the breast size? These galleries are treasure troves of information that you can use to your advantage.
Additionally, go through as many reviews as you can. Not just on the clinic website but on other resources such as Google, Trustpilot, RealSelf and even Facebook. These reviews will be honest and unedited!
Choose a Certified Surgeon
This cannot be stressed enough. A surgeon who is fully qualified and has a BAAPS (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) accreditation. Is a member of the FRCS (Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons) and other plastic surgery approvals such as membership to the GMC (General Medical Council) register and even someone who has worked as an NHS consultant plastic surgeon are the only people you should be speaking to about breast augmentation. Anyone who doesn’t meet this standard won’t meet your expectations and could be performing dangerous cosmetic procedures.
Ask Plenty of Questions
Don’t go to any consultation without doing your homework. You should create a list of questions to ask during your meeting, asking everything from which kind of breast implant placement they recommended to the implant type itself. What kind of complications can arise, how many times they’ve performed the operation and where the operation will be performed?
The more you educate yourself about the procedure, the better your questions will be and the better you’ll understand their answers. Your consultation should never feel rushed, and all your queries should be answered fully and to your satisfaction.
You also need to make sure they are up for the job. They must be familiar with the changing face of plastic surgery.
Final Thoughts…
Any plastic surgeon who tries to upsell and puts pressure on you to commit to the procedure there and then should be avoided. Remember to take your time and pursue as many options as possible.
