50 Things to Do to Ensure Successful Plastic Surgery

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1. Research the doctor and make sure you are pleased with before/after photos.
2. Research the doctor's reviews on all platforms, starting with negative reviews.  
3. Meet with the doctor personally and make sure you feel heard and respected.
4. Find out the doctor's credentials. 
5. Do not fall for kind and nice sales techniques. Once you're locked-in these can change. Look underneath the smile to see if they are truly who they are portraying themselves to be. 
6. Ask around the community about the doctor you are considering, if possible join community Facebook Groups and ask if that doctor is good. 
7. Do not be impressed by fancy furniture, decor or office location, this does not mean the doctor is more qualified. 
8. The doctor is only as good as his staff. If the doctor is great, but the staff is inexperienced, that can create big problems.
   
9. Make sure you are in excellent health for your pre-op.
10. Make sure you do not take anything prior to blood pressure check.
11. Drink more Vitamin C prior to surgery.
12. Take vitamins every day, especially for 2 months prior to surgery.
13. Don't smoke. 
14. Cut back on alcohol.
15. Pay for surgery in advance, don't wait until the day of or day after. 
16. Remember, the nurse will make or break your experience. (Like fast food people) 
17. If the office is disorganized and rushing you during the post opp appointment, BEWARE. Your life will be worse after the surgery
    
18. Make sure you have the doctor's direct email address and phone number.
19. Read all the negative reviews about the specific doctor. 
20. Meet the nurse who will be handling your post opp.
21. Ask questions about the post opp process. 
22. Ask questions about recovery. Know everything possible there is to know. 
23. Ask about each complication, and how such complications are averted.
24. If you have any special issues that may cause complications, make sure you are aware of what could occur, even if you don't want to think about it. 
    
25. Meet with the doctor personally and make it very clear what you are needing.
26. Make sure the doctor spends time with you to answer your questions. 
27. Meet the post opp nurse and make sure your questions are addressed properly.
28. Ask what hospital in the event of emergencies.  
29. Ask about past complications. 
30.  Get extremely clear about post opp dressing, recovery, requirements, clothing, how to use medication, dressing.
31. Get extremely clear about post opp complications you need to avoid. 
32. Ask about what procedures are in place to keep you from getting an infection in the incision. 
33. Ask about the process of remedy if you have various complications such as asymmetry, bruising, capsular contraction or infection. 
34. Ask about remedies for asymmetry and results that are not intended.
35. Make sure you are treated with respect, like a person, not a number.
36. Make sure the nurses and doc are not rushed.
37. Try to think about all the issues you can have in surgery and ask questions about those potential complications. 
38. After surgery, make sure you listen to your gut and listen to your body.
39. Make sure to keep all open wounds protected and covered to prevent infection. 
40. If something is too painful, do not do it. You know your body. 
41. Take up for yourself if you feel you are being ignored, belittled or neglected after surgery. 
42. Treat everyone with respect, but don't let anyone walk over you. 
43. Knowledge is power. Make sure you are very informed about the entire process. Sometimes the nurses are not too bright and they can make mistakes. 
44. Watch YouTube videos explaining recovery for your procedure. Ask your doctor about what you read and hear on the internet. 
45. Say a little prayer that things go your way.
46. Don't let anyone freak you out, because some people get a kick out of scaring people. 
47. Realize that you're in a temporary part of your life, and when it is over, you will be happy again. 
48. Keep your expectations level, no one can work miracles. 
49. Relax and enjoy the process. 
50. Gather lots of friends around you for support.