Patients who want to undergo plastic or cosmetic surgery want to find the best possible results, so they should keep reading and consult Dr. David Shokrian. The top five mistakes people often make when undergoing surgery and ways to avoid them are as follows:

Not Practicing Due Diligence

Patients should thoroughly evaluate the background of their preferred surgeon, even if the surgeon has the ideal credentials, they should not have limited funds. They should not choose a surgeon based solely on social media testimonials, lots of photos, or worse, price. You need to make sure to study within their benefits, what’s involved, as well as the options/alternatives available – as there are surgeons who won’t talk about certain procedures if they don’t implement them. You can also check out testimonials and before and after photos.

Going Abroad

Some people who are considering plastic/cosmetic surgery get to the level of traveling to another state to get a deal. While some results are positive, there are instances where the surgery has been unsuccessful due to factors such as language barriers, few consultations, limited consultations, untrained or unaccredited surgeons not meeting standards, and lack of commitment from the doctor.

 Having Unrealistic Expectations

The most common mistake many patients make after plastic/cosmetic surgery is expecting an undesirable result. Plastic/cosmetic surgery results vary from patient to patient, so they should not compare their procedure to what their friends have done or what they have heard from other women and men. Most patients feel that …