The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is making concerted effort to emphasize this to its member surgeons in recent months. Cosmetic surgery continues to grow in popularity, more and more patients are requesting surgeries that border on the edge of normalcy.

Unfortunately, patients making these requests often do not understand the potential future repercussions of their desires. Probably the most common example is a woman requesting unusually large breast implants. While they may achieve their desired look, it is unlikely that they will be happy with their decision long term. Unfortunately the future fix is not only expensive, it cna never make it as good as what it once was.

At Advanced Aesthetic & Laser Surgery in Columbus, Ohio, I recently turned down a patient who had 800cc breast implants and wanted them replaced with implants filled to the range of 1800-2000cc's. The largest implants available in the U.S. are around 800cc's, which can be inflated to around 980cc's per manufacturer specifications. Over-inflation is standard procedure with saline implants but only to a certain degree. Going substantially beyond that limit can only make the implants harder and would likely void the warranty again deflation provided by Mentor or Allergan; the two saline implant manufacturers available in the U.S.

Another example is the patient who has already had numerous cosmetic procedures but always comes back in requesting more. Sometimes it is hard to say "No" to a patient, but when it is in their best interest, you just have to do it. Unfortunately, they will likely then 'Doctor-shop' until they find someone who will try to fulfill their request. If numerous reputable plastic surgeons tell you not to have a procedure, do not keep looking for osmoene who will say "Yes." You will likely soon regret it.

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Will your surgeon take a little extra time to infiltrate tumescent fluid during your surgery to reduce bleeding and pain as well as improve your recovery? It only take a few minutes and no extra cost to instill dilute local anesthetic in the surgical field and make your recovery much less painful. It is amazing how few surgeons will make this relatively minimal effort.

Will your surgeon double sew your abdominal muscles during your tummy tuck to prevent you from accidently tearing out some of these sutures in the event of a coughing or sneezing fit after surgery? This too only takes a few minutes and does not increase costs but can make a huge difference in your final result with respect to how flat your tummy will be at the end.

Does your surgeon have only one way to perform a procedure or does he or she have the experience and expertise to provide you with many alternatives to select the method best suited for your wants and needs? If your surgeon is not certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery AND a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons AND a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the answer is probably ‘no.’

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