With Valentine's day just around the corner, some men may
be thinking of giving their significant other a plastic
surgery procedure as a gift. While the idea of less frown
lines, fuller lips, larger breasts, or a tighter waistline
may be on a man's wish list, make sure it is something the
woman really wants, lest it be misinterpreted as
self-serving....sort of like that DVD player or home
theatre system. If the idea seems to fit, here are some
important issues to consider.
Most importantly, whomever pays the bill, nobody should
undergo plastic surgery because someone else wants them to
or because it is a gift. This is the type of gift you
should give only if you are certain she really wants it.
The desire to have the procedure should be entirely
self-motivated and she should have talked about it in the
past or in the recent present. The happiest plastic surgery
patients are those who are doing it for themselves, to
improve their self-image, and not just for you.
It is important to remember that plastic surgery is not a
retail item, like buying a watch or perfume. It is a
serious undertaking and all procedures, no matter even if
done in the office, carry risks and the potential for
complications. Make sure you acquire this gift from a
qualified, board-certified plastic surgeon. Take the
initiative in properly selecting qualified plastic
surgeons, don't just go to someone because someone else
says so or that they bought the 'gift' there so you have to
send it there, Research a doctor's education and training,
board-certification, and his/her documented experience in
cosmetic surgery and procedures. Plastic surgery is a gift
that she can't give back if you don't like it!Even
purchasing something like a consultation for a few hundred
dollars would be a good safe start or a gift card for Botox
or injectable fillers. Any plastic surgeon's office can
help guide you in what to do.
Plastic Surgery, with the exception of office-based Botox
and injectable fillers, takes planning. Make sure that you
time your 'gift' appropriately. A self-motivated,
well-informed patient who plans their procedure around work
and family is the most likely to be happy and satisfied
with their plastic surgery decision.
If any of these areas are a concern...consider a generous
spa card instead...every woman alive likes pampering...and
you'll be a certain winner!
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Dr Barry Eppley runs a private plastic surgery practice
through his hospital-based medspa locations at Clarian
Health in Indianapolis. To learn more about the latest
trends in plastic surgery, spa therapies, or skin care, go
to his daily blog, http://www.exploreplasticsurgery.com .
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