So you’ve searched multiple things in Google along the lines of ‘best cosmetic surgeon London’, and page after page of endless websites and blog articles have come up, and you still have no idea where to start and what you’re actually looking for.
When you’re considering your first cosmetic procedure, it can feel intimidating and, of course, scary! It’s an important process that you need to think about a lot beforehand. The last thing you should do is choose the first surgery and surgeon that pops up as an Instagram Ad because one influencer has had a positive experience there.
Here are some things you should be considering when finding the right surgeon for you:
Qualifications & Training
Every cosmetic surgeon will have gone through extensive theory and practical training, and their qualifications and certificates should be displayed for public knowledge on their website and in their surgery.
When it comes to selecting your surgery and surgeon, research the qualifications and medical accreditations they have attained. Check their credentials against industry standards to ensure they have strong knowledge of the industry and the procedure you will be having.
Previous Experience & Testimonials
Highly experienced surgeons will have a backlog of reviews and testimonials, including before and after imagery, to showcase their skillset. Of course, some incredibly talented individuals have recently qualified and will struggle to show as many previous client outcomes to you. In this case, you should have an honest conversation with them and discuss their comfortability doing this procedure. Building trust with your surgeon will help you decide if this is a good fit for them and you!
Check out your surgeries Trustpilot page (if they have one), where you should find a list of honest reviews from their previous clients. Usually, you will see 5-star reviews all over their website and social media; however, using Trustpilot to read some of the not-so-good reviews will give you a true insight into the business and the start-to-finish service they offer.
Safety & Aftercare Process
It’s important to visit the location before your procedure to ensure you have your surgery in a clinic that takes safety precautions seriously and has high standards for cleanliness. This is a question you can ask during your consultation where they should truthfully respond that they follow the industry standards to keep themselves and their clients safe.
The aftercare process can be straining depending on the procedure you have, your surgeon should be available for contact should you have any concerns or issues, as well as initiating a follow-up appointment with you to ensure the surgery went as planned and that you are recovering well.
Research & Pricing
Reduced price usually results in a reduced service – you are quite literally getting what you pay for!
Nobody should be going for the cheapest option when it comes to cosmetic surgery; if you plan on going with the cheapest surgeon you can find, you probably shouldn’t be going ahead with the surgery. Not only are you paying for a quality service, but you are also paying for a highly trained and highly-skilled person that will take the care and consideration you deserve during the procedure.
Conduct some thorough research; if someone is cheaper than the average price you see across multiple websites, this is usually an indication that they will not offer you a safe service for your desired outcome.
Honesty & Personal Connection
You should feel comfortable having an open and honest conversation with your surgeon about different aspects of your upcoming surgery. These conversations will include personal experiences and insecurities that may be leading you to have this surgery, your medical history and other personal details. Your surgeon should also openly communicate with you in regards to your suitability for the surgery, if you are having this surgery for the right reasons as well as any complications that may occur both during and after the procedure.
Your consultations are a chance for you to find out EVERYTHING you wish to know before committing to your procedure. Go into these consultations prepared with questions you want to ask your surgeon. Remember that there is no such thing as a silly question, especially in these circumstances.
Conclusion
The most important thing to remember is that you need to be comfortable, if at any part of the process you have doubt, then stop and spend a little longer considering the benefits and concerns surrounding the treatment and have an open conversation with the people around you that you trust.
Never go through with a procedure until you feel 100% ready to commit, as this will most likely be life-changing.
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