Things to Consider Before Making Your Decision

Traveling abroad for cosmetic surgery is a sound choice, if you do the proper research. Whether in the US or abroad, cosmetic surgery carries some degree of risk; don’t think that the horror stories you hear about plastic surgery in Latin countries, Thailand and others don’t take place in the US or UK, they do and more frequently than you think, but you never hear about it because in the majority of cases they are settle out of court.

Cosmetic surgery is a hand-crafted art form. Would you base a decision to buy a painting on its price or on the aesthetic judgment and skill of the artist?

Five years after your cosmetic surgery, you will probably not remember the exact amount you paid for the surgery, but you will be aware of the quality of the results for the rest of your life. The most common source of disappointment following plastic surgery is dissatisfaction with the degree of improvement ("it looks as if nothing was done") or unhappiness with uneven lumpy-bumpy results. The cost of cosmetic surgery should not be the main basis for your choice of surgeon. Do not put your body on the bargain rack.

Before making your decisions do the proper research on the following:

The plastic surgeon and the company he/she works with, start by checking the proper credentials with the plastic surgery board http://www.cirugiaplastica.org.co/. Once the physician checks out; go into any of the hundreds of forums, chat rooms, boards and look under his/her name and/or the company he/she works with. Remember that most people that post their feelings had a bad experience and they are angry and want the whole world to know about it; therefore, in this case no news is good news.

What's best to deal with the plastic surgeon direct or a cosmetic surgery company?

I will suggest a reputable plastic surgery company that offers a complete package with everything included and is willing to pamper you. Expect to pay anywhere from 400 to 900 dollars extra, but they will save you unnecessary stress; extra days in the hotel and can really make your trip a cosmetic vacation and not a fiasco.

Plastic surgery companies usually arrange transportation to all medical appointments, bilingual assistance, nurse, and answer to your questions and will serve as a guide through out your trip. If you choose to go on your own and the physicians offers someone to pick you up at the airport don’t expect much more, his business is cosmetic surgery, so most likely you are on your own to get the blood work done, garment, medication, groceries, phone cards and post-surgery visits, etc.

If you go through a Plastic surgery company, you might get a V.I.P treatment. If the company is bringing the physician a significant amount of clients the physician will do his best to keep the company happy and by end the client (YOU).

Accommodation, some surgeons will give you a great deal on surgery, but send you to a near by hotel for as much as $150 dollars per night. Guess what; whatever you wear saving just went to the hotel bill. You could also encounter a very affordable plastic surgery company that offers a great price but you have to share your room with one or two more patients. Trust me, when you get cosmetic surgery you need to be 100% comfortable for an optimum and rapid recovery.

Last but not least, even if they offer you a private room, find out about the neighborhood and the surrounding areas. You don’t want to be so far away that whatever you are saving is going to be spend taking cabs back and forth. Ask for the website address of the hotel. If there is no website or is a family house that will be taking care of you. Don’t fly, this is a prime indication that is not a professionally run operation.

Ask yourself:

• Are your expectations realistic?
• How will you handle unexpected results?
• Do you feel fully informed about the risks and the specific considerations for the procedure?
• Will the cost of the procedure add too much financial stress to your life?
• Are you hiding your plans from friends and family? This can create added stress.
• Are you having cosmetic surgery to please yourself or someone else?
• Do you have the time in your schedule for proper recovery time?

Cosmetic Surgery abroad is certainly a great option for everyone that is looking to improve their appearance without going broke. Cosmetic Harmony is here to help you make an intelligent decision based on the plastic surgeon reputation, his/her experience and the ability to communicate with you in a manner that is professional, sincere, comfortable and unhurried.

Do not put your body on the bargain rack; by basing your decision solely on the price.