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Cosmetic surgery
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I'm planning on having cosmetic surgery done, but I have no idea how to go about choosing a clinic - there are so many, how do I know which one is best?
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Depending on the type of surgery you're having, word of mouth is often a good way to find a surgeon (good ones don't need to advertise). When I was thinking about having breast surgery, I used the forums on Breasthealthonline. With cosmetic surgery becoming increasingly popular, it's always worth hearing the experiences of others, they tell more than an advert can.
Thats kind of what I was hoping for here - I don't know anyone who's had cosmetic surgery!
I'm definatly going to me gp, but I didn't realise they referred you to someone
I'm sure I read that somewhere (on here?) but can't really remember much about it.
The Royal College of Surgeons says,
"It is advisable to seek a referral from your General Practitioner (GP). GPs have knowledge of the specialists in their areas and will be in the best position to choose the one most appropriate for you. They can also make sure any important information on your medical condition is passed to the surgeon and help care for you if you have any problems or need advice after the procedure. It is never a good idea to choose a surgeon on price alone and you should be wary of the claims made in advertisements."
Otherwise you could look here.
http://www.baaps.org.uk/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/
After my first consultation, my co-ordinator phoned me up just to see how i was doing and stuff and when i suggested wanting to see the surgeon again just to be sure of my decision she arranged me an appointment straight away which i thought was good because you need to be 100% sure before commiting to surgery.
Either way good luck
Yeah, contrary to popular belief that is very difficult to get these days. Ditto breast enlargement (non-genetic issues) and tattoo removal...