Nowadays, talking about cosmetic surgery as something normal and common, not only for women, but for men too. Most people that undergo cosmetic surgery do so in order to improve their physical appearance, which makes it possible to increase their self-esteem and, therefore, their life’s quality.

However, there are certain physicians who are not interested in the practice of professional ethics and that perform negligent work that is detrimental to the patient in many ways, and sometimes without any possibility to repair the damage, which is not only concerning to their physical appearance, but it is also related to mental and emotional areas, as well as the deterioration of the patient’s life in many ways.

Therefore, it is necessary for the patient to take precautions before placing themselves in the hands of any surgeon and to consider that, as in many other contexts, “cheap things turn out expensive in the end “. We can affirm that a good doctor quotes his services at a high price, since he has worked hard preparing himself/herself for that. It could be compared as when we buy a car, we will not have the same quality if we buy a compact car that if we decide for a luxury car, and obviously, such quality will be reflected in the price of it.

So, the first thing that a patient who wants to undergo a cosmetic surgery has to do, is to investigate the background of the doctor of their choice, either by references of someone in their friend list, through the network, visiting a hospital or clinic where he performs his work, etc. Since it is essential to be well informed about the professional’s record in whose hands you will deposit your body and more than that, your life.

Once you have chosen the surgeon, both of you will sign an agreement whereby the latter agrees to perform the operation with specific results and at that time the patient will be also informed about the details that accompany each surgical intervention, as well as the risks that exist, even if the surgeon is an excellent one.

Although nowadays there are excellent health professionals who do wonders for their patients when it comes to cosmetic surgery, there is also the opposite side of the coin. Therefore, as a patient, you must be very attentive when it comes to medical malpractice in the field of cosmetic surgery, in order to avoid having a very bad time suffering the consequences of it.

When talking about medical malpractice we can refer to three types of it:

• professional: It happens when the doctor with premeditation, treachery and advantage, in other words, willfully, leaves aside his ethics and professionalism during the performance of his work;
• unconscious: It is when, unintentionally, the surgeon omits some important action or practice in surgery, which is detrimental to the health and well-being of the patient;
• conscious: This happens when the health professional does not have the necessary experience or training and takes unnecessary risks that puts the patient, as well as the result of the surgery, at risk.

Additionally, trust is a preponderant factor when it comes to satisfactory results of any surgical intervention. Therefore, it is necessary for the physician/patient relationship to be based on trust, honesty, and assertive communication between both parties. The doctor must ensure that the patient has the confidence to express their doubts and concerns, in order to create a relationship with a high level of trust and rapport, as this will promote positive results concerning the surgical intervention, and the whole process.

If you are looking for a professional who performs his work with ethics and professionalism, who can show that he is an expert and is qualified to perform a first class cosmetic surgery, we offer you some tips to take into account:

• first of all, check the credentials of the health professional, how long he/she has been practicing, his/her academic and professional record, the places where he/she works, etc.;
• if it’s a bargain, and the doctor’s fees are below the average DO NOT DO IT, since quality in this area, as in many others, has a lot to do with the economic factor and you deserve to put yourself in the hands of someone who will guarantee that quality, remember ” cheap things turn out expensive in the end”;
• search for references exhaustively, look for references with people that the doctor has previously attended, until everything they say is convincing and generates absolute confidence, make sure you are in the hands of a true professional that you can trust fully and that will leave you satisfied;
• during the interview, feel free to ask ALL you need to know, write your doubts down and do not keep any of them without an answer, that will sustain your decision and you will be able to perceive if the doctor inspires you the necessary confidence to undergo surgery;
• be sure to read well each consent, and ask all of the questions that may arise;
• pay close attention to the doctor’s attitude, if you realize that the only thing he/she wants is to obtain economic benefits and you do not perceive that he/she is interested in your welfare, and that he/she is not offering a first-class service to you, like you deserve. And if your inner voice says “better not do it”, look for other options until you really feel that you are with the right person to put in his/her hands the most valuable thing you have: your body, your beauty, and your integrity as a human being.