What is plastic surgery?
Contrary to its name, plastic surgery does not involve the use of plastics during surgery. The word plastic is taken from a Greek word that simply means 'moulding' or 'giving form'.
What is the difference between cosmetic and reconstructive surgery?
Reconstructive surgery- surgery to improve function or minimize disfigurement that has occurred as a result of an accident, disease or birth defect.
Aesthetic or cosmetic surgery- designed to improve a person's appearance by reshaping facial or bodily features
What should I expect during the first visit?
The best and only way to find out if plastic surgery is right for you, is to consult your Surgeon who will listen to your needs, and examine you and provide you with educated advice. Your Surgeon can tell you what you need to know about the procedure you are interested in, or recommend another to meet your needs and goals.
During your initial visit, the doctor will explain the specific procedure you want, help you visualize the results and go over the risks. Although complications are rare, all surgeries, especially those that involve anaesthesia, carry some risks. Your Surgeon will outline these for you based on the specific procedure.
What about insurance cover?
Cosmetic surgery is not covered by medical insurance. Many surgeons feel insurance companies should provide full cover for such a functional procedure as breast reduction.
What is BMI?
BMI stands for body-mass index. The BMI indicates your body fat percentage by measuring your height/weight ratio. It takes your weight in kilograms and divides it by the square of your height in meters.
What's the difference between being obese and being overweight?
Whether your overweight or obese depends on your BMI or body fat percentage. Generally, a person between 25 - 30% body fat is considered overweight. Someone with a BMI greater than 30% is considered obese