If you are considering cosmetic surgery, you probably have a lot of questions. It's important to ask yourself questions. It's even more important to ask your cosmetic surgeon the right questions.

Questions to ask yourself before considering a cosmetic procedure include:

• Why do I want to get this?
• How will I pay for this?
• Am I doing this for me or for someone else?
• What do I expect this to accomplish?
• Are my expectations for cosmetic surgery realistic?
• Will I get the best results close to home or should I even consider cosmetic surgery abroad?

Questions to ask a cosmetic surgeon include:

• What are the risks of this procedure?
• What will you do to minimize those risks?
• What do I need to do beforehand to prepare for this procedure/
• How long will the surgery take?
• What kind of anesthesia is going to be used?
• What will I feel like after?
• How long is the recovery time?
• Can I see before-and-after photos of patients who had this procedure done for reasons like mine?
• What is your certification and training for this procedure?
• How long have you been doing this procedure?
• How many of these procedures do you do in a given year?

You might want to make a list of your questions and bring it with you. Then take good notes when you get your answers. Remember that this is in fact very serious surgery. Take the time to decide if it's the right thing for you to do.