With the information overload of cosmetic surgery available
today, it is no surprise that there is also just as much
misleading and false information out there as well. Whether
it’s over the internet, television, friends or
acquaintances, it is extremely important to make sure that
the information you receive comes from credible and
reputable sources. There is a substantial amount of
information that is not accurate.
Cosmetic surgery is real surgery and you owe it to yourself
to do your research, talk to people who have had cosmetic
surgery and make appointments with board certified surgeons
in your area.
Myth #1: You can fix anything with cosmetic surgery.
This is heard almost daily by cosmetic surgeons when a
patient calls or comes in for a consultation. There are
many factors to consider when someone is choosing to under
go a cosmetic surgery procedure. The first thing to ask is,
“Is the concern of the patient a real fact or
deformity?” and “Will their physical
limitations and situation lead to an aesthetically pleasing
result in the eyes of the patient and the surgeon?”
If the answer is no then the reasons why should be
addressed. Cosmetic surgery can not give you a
“perfect” body, nor can it fix everything.
There are physical limitations limited by our own unique
individual characteristics.
Myth #2: Breast Implants cause or increase your risk for
breast cancer.
The Institute of Medicine found evidence that breast
implants do not cause breast cancer or the recurrence of
breast cancer. How ever it is still essential to undergo
routine screening for breast cancer which includes: self
breast exams, mammograms, and clinical breast exams. Just
as you would if you didn’t have breast implants.
Myth #3: You can’t breastfeed if you have implants.
According the the Mayo Clinic, breastfeeding with implants
is safe. Because breast milk is considered the primary and
best choice for babies, the Mayo Clinic also encourages
women with breast implants to breast feed if they are able
to do so.
Myth #4: Implants need to be replaced every ten years.
Unless you are having a problem or concern then there is no
need to do anything. Some patients may have reasons to want
to replace their implants however; it is not required. They
are man made devices and there is no guarantee as to how
long an individual implant will stay intact.
Myth #5: Liposuction can be used as a weight loss tool.
Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery employed to remove excess
fat from specific body parts. This surgical procedure is
not an alternative to exercise and dieting and should be
used only to remove the stubborn fat that does not respond
to exercises and diet. Liposuction is not a weight loss
method but a method to fatty deposits throughout the body.
Generally the fat is removed from thighs, chin, buttocks,
love handles (abdomen), breasts and stomach for women and
chin, waist, breasts and buttocks for men.
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The Avalon Clinic for Cosmetic Surgery is located in
Lakewood and Olympia, Washington. Each of our surgeons is
Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
and has over 20 years of experience. Patient safety and
satisfaction is our #1 goal. Our art is to help
patients’ look and feel their best. The Avalon Clinic
wants you to know that It Is Possible! Contact us at
http://www.avalonclinic.com or call 1-800-408-4444!
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