Cosmetic Surgery and Procedures - Overview
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Surgery should not take the place of good health habits. There are steps you can take to help you look and feel young and healthy.
- Eat healthy foods.
- Get plenty of exercise.
- Limit how much time you spend in the sun.
- Manage stress.
- Don't smoke.
- Avoid drugs and excess alcohol.
Be sure to have realistic expectations about how cosmetic surgery may or may not affect your life. For people who are unhappy with their overall appearance rather than just a certain part of their appearance, cosmetic surgery is probably not the answer. These people are unlikely to be happy with the results of just one cosmetic surgery procedure. They may end up having one procedure after another, which can be harmful and expensive.
Before you choose to have cosmetic surgery, think about your overall health. Remember that all procedures have risks. And having a health condition such as high blood pressure or heart disease may increase the risk.
Talk to your doctor if you are thinking of having a cosmetic procedure or surgery.
