There are times in life where, either for aesthetic reasons or health, people may find themselves faced with the dilemma of not knowing whether to undergo a surgical procedure or whether they should go to aesthetic medicine.
"This is a very relative issue and, In most cases, both options must go hand in hand; because some surgeries must be complemented, both before and after, with aesthetic medicine ", explica el Dr. George Beyloune, plastic surgeon from Venezuela.
Knowing when to go for plastic surgery or aesthetic medicine depends on many factors, However, the main one of them is the patient, since their characteristics and expectations are decisive so that the treating doctor can give an appropriate and accurate recommendation.
"Thus, once it is known what the patient wants, physical examination should be performed, because sometimes some patients have the idea of what they want, but not many find what they really need according to their current situation ", assures Dr.. Jesus Jatar, Surgeon, with experience in aesthetic medicine from the Energia Vital Activa Medical Center.
Both plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine have their pros and cons:
Pros:
- Plastic surgery offers immediate results
- Aesthetic medicine is mostly non-invasive, so no anesthesia is required, recovery and is painless. At the same time, it is cheaper than surgical procedures and has less risk of complications.
Cons:
- Plastic surgery is often expensive, needs anesthesia, is invasive and recovery is often painful and slow.
- Cosmetic procedures usually require several sessions to see significant results. These results can be lost if a harmony between a good diet and exercise is not maintained.
- In the vast majority of cases, patients can find solutions in aesthetic medicine, especially if it is to solve small complexes. Only specific cases have surgical resolution such as breast augmentation, a rhinoplasty, elimination of abdominal sagging, brachial, or in post bariatric surgery.
In this field, the most common doubts or requests are related to localized fat in specific areas, Well, no matter how much they exercise, they cannot eliminate it. This type of fat can be treated not only surgically but also with aesthetic medicine, as well as the scars and stretch marks that many patients also resent. At the same time, the sagging theme, Similarly, can be treated by stimulating collagen fibers to have a lifting effect, without the need or hassle that surgery often entails. However, if the person suffers from morbid obesity, they should go to plastic surgeons.
In the event that the aesthetic medicine option is the most convenient, It is necessary to accompany this alternative with a good diet and with cardiovascular exercises at least three times a week.
Going to surgery or aesthetic medicine will depend on what the patient wants and what is most suitable for him, always meeting your needs. Independently, get comfortable with your appearance, improves self-esteem and psychological health; as well as helps the patient to meet social goals, professionals and economics that society demands every day more competitive.
