subject: Choosing A Cosmetic Doctor [print this page] When hiring a cosmetic doctor there are certain considerations to keep in mind. Surgery, cosmetic surgery included, can be dangerous. The choice of a cosmetic doctor is an important decision. Choose your cosmetic doctor as carefully as you would choose any physician. As a candidate for cosmetic surgery you should take a good look at the following tips:
- A surgeon associated with the Royal College of Surgeons is a safe bet to choose. He or she should demonstrate the same standards that you would expect from any physician or surgeon. If you choose a hospital that has good NHS consultants these standards should be automatic.
- Cosmetic surgery decisions need to be made by the patient and no one else. Don't let yourself be talked into any procedures, by the surgeon or anyone else, that make you uncomfortable or you feel are not needed. If you need more time to think about something then take it. No reputable surgeon will put pressure on you.
- Don't make non-refundable deposits. You don't want to get locked into any procedure because you have put money down on it.
- Before you schedule surgery, consider where the surgeon's office is. Is it convenient to your home? If not, have you lined up places to stay after your surgery and someone to help you out while you recover? Will you be able to get to the surgeon's office quickly if you have any problem or emergency after surgery?
- See your general practitioner before deciding on cosmetic surgery. Your GP will make sure that you choose your best options and help you find a good cosmetic surgeon.
- Keep in mind that any doctor can refer to him or herself as cosmetic surgeon, even if they have no training in the field. So even if the doctor you choose is on the Specialist Register, and calls him or herself a cosmetic surgeon, it doesn't mean that that doctor has had special training in cosmetic surgery.
That might seem like a lot to take in and follow through with, but it is really is essential that you do so. You should never take any risks where your health is concerned, even if you think that the procedure that you what done is risk free. The vast majority of cosmetic doctors you can have total faith in, but the disreputable ones mixed in amongst the good ones, mean that you do have to keep your guard up.
Choosing A Cosmetic Doctor
By: Mark Walters
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