5 Common Myths About Cosmetic Surgeries That Need To Be Busted

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Like many other naive people, I had negative assumptions around the subject of cosmetic surgery. I think it was probably the whole concept of dramatically changing the way one looks that was causing me to generate negative bias towards cosmetic medicine. You should be happy with the way you look, was a principle I lived by and was content with. Of course, when I was in my teens, like other teenage girls, what would I have given to get rid of that extra belly fat and chubby buttocks to look ultra-glamorous in a two-piece swimsuit! I know and have seen many women (and some men) who haven't even blinked an eye when undergoing complex cosmetic augmentation or reduction surgeries. However, the whole idea of going under the knife just to look better was something I couldn't personally digest. Until recently. Recently, one of my best friends lost oodles of weight – 30 kgs to be precise – in a span of nearly fourteen months. This massive weight loss through a strict regimen of diet and exercise did wonders for her health status, which had taken a beating earlier. On one hand, she was glowing and full of energy, on the other hand, she confided in me that the loose skin that she had developed was something she found to be really embarrassing. The loose skin on her body dashed her hopes of showing off her newly sculpted mid-riff, thighs and arms by wearing crop tops, bikinis and short skirts on her upcoming honeymoon. As her dear friend, I tried my best to convince her and reason with her to wait for some time, but my efforts were in vain. Given that her wedding was on the cards in little less than eight months, she was left with no option but to consult one of the best Cosmetic Surgeon Doctors Bangalore has.

For her, living with the end result of a slim figure and showing off her perfectly toned body held precedence over the fear of going under a knife. But after her consultation with one of the top cosmetic surgeons in the city, she was confident the body contouring procedure would do wonders for her body. Intrigued by her decision of undergoing her first ever operative procedure, I tagged along to her consultations. Through the multiple consultations she had, I came to know quite a few things about cosmetic surgery. More importantly, it has busted a lot of myths and misconceptions that I had about cosmetic procedures. For the benefit of many like me who are harbouring a lot of misconceptions about this medical field, I have compiled a list of 5 common myths and misconceptions that need to be busted.

1. It is only women who undergo various cosmetic surgery procedures
   Of late, a number of men are also undergoing surgical procedures to enhance their aesthetic appeal. Procedures like hair transplant or hair restoration, laser hair removal, and liposuction are some of the popular ones.
2. For any cosmetic surgery procedure, the recovery process is long and painful
   Like after any surgery, it takes time for the body to heal and return back to normalcy. And this duration varies on a case to case basis, depending on the type and complexity of the procedure. The advancement in medical and surgical technologies now allows a quicker recovery for patients.
3. Injecting Botox will leave you with an expressionless face
   When Botox is injected in small doses into specific facial muscles, it can effortlessly soften the undesirable lines and wrinkles whilst maintaining the integrity of one's facial expressions. Although this compound comes from a toxin found in a type of bacteria, it has been approved by most health authorities, including the FDA and is regarded to be extremely safe for use. It is of utmost importance that Botox should be injected by a trained and experienced physician.
4. Your chance of developing breast cancer increases after breast implants
   Studies have suggested that breast implants do not cause breast cancer and don't result in the recurrence of breast cancer. However, this does not mean you can rule out routine and regular breast examinations (self or clinical) or mammograms, whether you have natural breasts or artificial ones.
5. After liposuction, the fat comes back
   This is not true. The process of liposuction removes the fat cells from a particular area of the body. Once removed, they are gone forever. However, it is important for the patient to maintain their weight post the procedure to prevent the remaining fat cells from growing in size.

If the above points were an eye-opener for you, like me, you too can change the preconceived notion associated with cosmetic surgeries. I am glad I spoke to one amongst the top Cosmetic Surgeon Doctors in Bangalore, post which I have developed a more receptive behaviour towards people who undergo these aesthetic procedures. It is, after all, a personal choice.