You’ll want to have realistic expectations. Plastic surgery can improve appearance or function but won’t fix everything perfectly. It’s important to understand the limits of the procedure you choose. Plastic surgery is a surgical procedure, so it carries risks like infection, scarring, or complications. To minimize risks, you should be in good overall health before surgery. This usually means you should:
- Are in good physical and mental health
- Have realistic expectations about results
- Do not smoke or are willing to stop before and after surgery
- Are within a healthy weight range
- Want to enhance or restore specific physical features