Cosmetic Surgery

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• Care is targeted to the individual needs of each patient.
• Realistic expectations are key — the goal is improvement, not perfection.
• Everyone is asymmetrical.
• Each patient has a different result.
• Patients will have at least two visits with the surgeon and/or another member of the health care team before surgery.
• It is essential that a patient be in good physical and mental health.
• Abstaining from all nicotine products and avoiding secondhand smoke for at least six weeks before and after surgery is crucial.
• Surgical scars are permanent.
• Bruising and swelling are temporary.
• Some surgeries require drains.
• Recovery times vary by person and procedure, but a minimum of 6 to 12 weeks is typical for many cosmetic surgeries.
• Insurance does not usually cover cosmetic procedures.
• Patients may need follow-up surgeries to achieve their goals.
• The wait between surgeries is generally at least four months.