Like almost everything else in life, plastic surgery just
happens to be one of the topics where people make assumptions. These
assumptions tend to stem from word-of-mouth or just a lack of information. If
you haven’t noticed, we’re all about talking about and debunking common plastic
surgery myths here at SpaMedica. Below are a few widespread assumptions and
comments that we hear about various procedures, so we wanted to share some
insight and answers to them.
Assumption #1: Botox gives a frozen
face
Botox has long had the reputation of giving people that
frozen, startled look. A lot of people will think of celebrities who had not so
great results after Botox injections like Nicole Kidman. That stems from
overdoing the treatment which results in an unnatural appearance. Botox
treatments shouldn’t erase all movement in your face—ideally, it’s meant to
soften lines or wrinkles.
With your plastic surgeon, you’ll decide where you want to
see improvements on your face. By injecting just enough units of Botox in your
areas of concern, your end results should look natural and not frozen. And if
your treatments are done well, no one should even know that you had anything done.
Assumption #2: I can use my friend
or family member’s fat to transfer to my own body
Procedures that involve fat transfer like Brazilian butt lifts
or fat grafting to the breasts require taking fat from one area and then
transferring it to the butt or breasts. You can’t use someone else’s fat in
these procedures. Your immune system simply can’t recognize another person’s
fat and would reject their fat if this was attempted. Even if you have an
identical twin, there’s still a possibility that the fat would be rejected.
Another risk of using someone else’s fat is disease transmission.
Assumption #3: Men don’t get plastic
surgery
Women are the ones who are always pegged as the ones who are
most concerned with their appearance. With this mindset, the assumption is that
women are the people who undergo plastic surgery. According to recent
statistics from a RealSelf survey, men have been increasingly seeking plastic
surgery procedures. 73% of doctors say their male patients have increased in
the last year.
These men are most interested in:
- Botox and fillers
- Eyelid surgery
- Body contouring procedures
- Male breast reduction
Men are now more open about wanting to maintain their appearance and will undergo treatments if they feel compelled to.
Assumption #4: Liposuction will help
me achieve my target weight
Liposuction is often seen as a method to lose a lot of
weight. That’s easy to assume, but it’s simply not the case. Liposuction is a body
contouring procedure that removes fat from specific areas on the body for a
slimmer looking physique. The procedure is ideal for patients who are at their
ideal weight but still have some problem areas like love handles.
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| Source: SpaMedica. Before and after rhinoplasty at SpaMedica. |
Assumption #5: I’ll see my final
results right after my plastic surgery procedure
For many plastic surgery procedures, your final results won’t
be seen immediately. That’s because there’s a recovery period where there’s
swelling or bruising. Take for example rhinoplasty. This is a procedure where
patients are required to take at least a week off from work to recover. Rhinoplasty
patients should be aware that there’ll be ongoing improvements with their nose
that can take up to 1 year to settle. The nose changes greatly over the course
of 2-12 months, especially in the nasal tip area. After that, patients can see their final results.
What are some other assumptions you’ve heard about plastic
surgery? Let us know and maybe we can address it!
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