Preparing Yourself Psychologically for Surgery

Cosmetic surgery can be a major life-changing experience. You will be riding an emotional roller coaster on which you may experience depression, frustration, and excitement. So it’s important to be well prepared psychologically for this
experience.

To help you prepare, do the following:

1.  Fill out my psychological questionnaire, and bring it to your preoperative appointment.
2. Talk with your family and close friends you trust about what you will be going through. Remind them it is important to be positive and supportive during your healing process, and if you do get depressed or “weird” after surgery, they should tell your doctor on your behalf.
3. Feel comfortable in letting the doctor know if you are experiencing any postoperative depression or other feelings that are not normal for you. Your doctor has many temporary remedies for these issues.

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Surgery is a stressful event and a psychologically intense experience. Everything is magnified because not only do you have the normal anxieties and stresses about having surgery, you’re also putting your hopes and expectations for an improved image and lifestyle on top of that. Be aware and honest with your feelings throughout the process.

Understand what to expect and how to properly prepare by getting your own copy of my book, “Making the Cut” available for purchase on Amazon.

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