Beauty is based on knowledge – don't have surgery if you don't understand your body well.
August 7, 2025
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Do you truly understand your body before surgery?
We often spend hours browsing for the perfect nose shape, V-line chin, or fuller bust... but only minutes listening to a doctor’s consultation — if at all.
I once had a young patient wanting endoscopic breast augmentation. When I asked about her medical history, she was completely unaware she had a mild blood clotting disorder — something that could lead to serious post-op hematomas or even tissue necrosis if not managed properly.
Common misconceptions I frequently encounter
Misconception 1: "I’m just getting double eyelid surgery. No need for a check-up."
→ Wrong. Eyelid surgery involves tiny blood vessels. If you have bleeding disorders, hypertension, or diabetes, you may risk swelling, hematoma, or poor scarring.
→ Wrong. Eyelid surgery involves tiny blood vessels. If you have bleeding disorders, hypertension, or diabetes, you may risk swelling, hematoma, or poor scarring.
Misconception 2: "Any area is fine as long as it looks good."
→ There is no one-size-fits-all beauty standard. Facial proportions, bone structure, skin thickness, and nerve and blood vessel placements vary greatly. Cosmetic surgery without anatomical understanding is like playing with a blindfolded scalpel.
→ There is no one-size-fits-all beauty standard. Facial proportions, bone structure, skin thickness, and nerve and blood vessel placements vary greatly. Cosmetic surgery without anatomical understanding is like playing with a blindfolded scalpel.
Misconception 3: "As long as the result looks good, complications don’t matter."
→ Complications impact more than appearance — they can affect mental health, finances, and even threaten your life. I’ve seen a young woman fall into deep depression after her nose became necrotic, requiring multiple reconstructive surgeries.
→ Complications impact more than appearance — they can affect mental health, finances, and even threaten your life. I’ve seen a young woman fall into deep depression after her nose became necrotic, requiring multiple reconstructive surgeries.
Cosmetic surgery is not magic – it’s precise medicine
Every surgery, whether it’s a minor eyelid correction or a thread lift, is a medical procedure. It must be carefully indicated, risk-benefit assessed, and carried out by a trained professional.
A good doctor doesn’t just make you look good — they know when NOT to operate.
Hidden risks that are often overlooked
- Infections due to poor sterilization or improper post-op care
- Seromas or hematomas, especially in the nose, chest, and abdomen
- Fat embolism after liposuction — potentially fatal
- Hypertrophic or keloid scarring due to improper technique or genetics
- Nerve damage causing long-term numbness
What should you prepare before getting cosmetic surgery?
- A full-body health check, especially for those with pre-existing conditions (heart disease, diabetes, clotting disorders)
- Blood tests, X-rays, ECGs as required by your doctor
- Consult at least two qualified professionals before making a decision
- Listen to your body — if you feel unsure, ask more questions until you feel informed
Final thoughts: Cosmetic enhancement isn’t just about beauty – it’s a serious investment in your health
There is nothing wrong with wanting to look better. But doing it with knowledge is the only safe and sustainable way.
As a surgeon, I believe cosmetic surgery can transform both appearance and confidence. But only when you understand your body will that transformation truly bring happiness.
“Your body is not a draft. Don’t cut into it unless you know it well.”