We all love summer but for those of us who are body conscious, the thought of wearing lighter clothes is enough to fill us with dread. Whether you want to change the size and shape of your breasts, reduce the wobble on your tummy, or get rid of the permanent frown on your face, you may decide that now is the time to deal with it once and for all with plastic surgery.
Everyone’s body and face changes with time but factors such as pregnancy, weight gain or weight loss can alter our appearance and lead to reduced self-confidence.
Plastic surgery is a permanent solution – and the benefit is that you can have your treatment and enjoy immediate results once the recovery period is over.
Why hesitate?
If you’ve reached a point where a specific issue is causing you to live with less confidence and joy than you otherwise would, you’re not alone. This is the prompt for many patients to come to us to begin their plastic surgery journey.
Often, people come to us having spent many years being unhappy with their appearance but thinking that they should learn to become satisfied. It’s not unusual for patients to tell us they have spent years trying to convince themselves that their issue shouldn’t affect them as strongly as it does and listening to well-meaning friends and relatives who want to offer reassurance.
Whilst plastic surgery is becoming increasingly common, it remains for many a last resort, an option taken when they can no longer pretend to themselves that their issue doesn’t matter.
The fact is, surgery such as tummy tuck, breast augmentation, facelift are relatively quick – they take a few hours, an overnight stay in hospital and a few weeks for recovery, a short amount of time in the grand scheme of life. After surgery, patients will often tell us they wish they’d taken the step sooner.
Of course, it’s a big decision and one you shouldn’t take lightly. There are risks and these vary according to the treatment you wish to have, but are minimised by choosing an experienced plastic surgery practice such as ours. We’ll go into detail about what’s involved in your treatment, including risks, so you can make an informed decision about whether plastic surgery is right for you.
Time for a change?
Whilst it may be too late to plan, complete and recover from surgery to make the most of the opportunity to wear summer clothes this year, perhaps now is the time to start thinking about what you’d like to achieve, so that you can get the results you need in time to make next summer your best yet.
Get in touch to arrange an initial consultation with a member of our team. At this meeting your surgeon will be able to give you a good idea of the results that could be achieved, and tell you more about what’s involved in your treatment.
