Cosmetic surgery has a peculiar reputation. To many, cosmetic surgery is exemplified by botox and nosejobs, among other procedures, that seek to perpetuate endless youth. While this is true in many instances, cosmetic surgery has other benefits beyond catering to the age-defiant: improving self-esteem, correcting damage from past illnesses or conditions, or to enhance one’s social standing. Everyone has different motives, but it’s important to consider why you want cosmetic surgery and what the potential benefits might be.
Cosmetic surgery encompasses a vast array of potential procedures. From breast augmentation to fat reduction, skin modification to rhinoplasty, tattoo removal to genital reconstruction, there are many facets that motivate cosmetic enhancement. Some of the primary reasons cited for cosmetic surgery, particularly for the primary recipients who are typically college-educated females over 45, is to improve self-esteem, improve confidence and improve overall happiness. Many of these recipients seek minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, which have a high return on investment relative to the recuperation and cost of the procedures. At the same time, there are patients who seek various procedures, including tattoo removal, body contouring or acne scar treatment, who are motivated by the psychological improvements that come with having an improved self-worth based on an improved external appearance. Other patients, who have suffered trauma that can range from having a broken nose to requiring extensive post-trauma reconstructive surgery, are seeking surgery to improve the functionality of their external appearance while trying to return to a normal state. Genital reconstruction surgery, which can include such procedures as vaginal reconstruction and orchiectomy for transexual patients, can have profound impacts on one’s identity and the intimate nature of their personal interactions. As is evident, there is no one reason that patients seek cosmetic surgery, particularly given the variety of possible treatments one can undergo.
If you are interested in enhancing your appearance, improving your psychological well-being, repairing damaged tissue or even undergoing your own personal transformation, then cosmetic surgery may be for you. Once you’ve decided on why you want cosmetic surgery, finding the right cosmetic surgeon is the next most important step. Whether you’re interested in non-surgical rhinoplasty, facial cosmetic surgery or other cosmetic procedures, the team at Robert Kotler MD, is here to help you. We look forward to giving you the opportunity to be the you you’ve always wanted to be and bringing the latest innovations in cosmetic surgery to life. If you’ve decided that cosmetic surgery is right for you, we look forward to enhancing your life.
