Cosmetic surgery: what to do if you are disappointed with an operation?

Loane Nader 2:00 p.m., February 02, 2023

When we imagine a patient's first appointment with their plastic surgeon, we imagine them showing the photo of a movie star and asking them for the same nose, for example.

If many patients are delighted with the work of their doctor, it often happens that others fall into eternal dissatisfaction and do not obtain the desired result.

This is why Doctor Alexandre Marchac explains, in the program

, the best ways to prepare for the worst, after an operation.

But before panicking because of a disappointing result, you have to be patient because you may not be looking at the final result in the mirror. 

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Count 12 months before the final result

The patient may face two types of problems.

There is the undesirable effect that happens immediately, or just after the operation, such as "a hematoma, an infection, a healing problem", says Dr. Marchac.

The second scenario to be prepared for is when the result does not correspond to our expectations, some time after playing the pool table.

In this case, Doctor Alexandre Marchac reminds us that the word patience takes on its full meaning: "A year is the time it takes for a human body to heal. And so, before that, you should not Above all, don't rush to try to take everything back."

Obviously, we cannot recommend that a patient wait if he encounters difficulties during these first 12 months.

It is then necessary to call on his surgeon who must accompany each of his patients after the operation.

Ideally, a relationship of trust will have been created and thus, he will be able to guide him in the best possible way.

But sometimes, even the surgeon will have no other solution than to advise you to wait.

Once again, do not give in to frustration because, as the specialist says, "tissue remodeling, healing, it takes a year. So 99% of the problems are resolved in the first year." 

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Choose a surgeon who has the same tastes as you

To prepare as well as possible before cosmetic surgery, you must obviously choose your practitioner according to your tastes.

After all, your face will be for him what a canvas is for a painter, and it is better to agree on the same aesthetic preferences.

Doctor Alexandre Marchac concedes, "choosing a surgeon is a bit like choosing an architect for your house".

For example, paying attention to the results of his former patients, the style of his office, and even the physique of his wife can give you a clue!

Finally, the beauty specialist reveals his infallible technique to be delighted by his new plastic: the "happiness formula".

The Doctor refers to writer Mohammad Gawdat, for whom happiness is more about positive perception than unrealistic expectations.

In other words, see the glass totally full rather than half empty.

Maybe easier said than done!