Tips to Cure Pre-Surgery Jitters

Surgery is not supposed to be something that you line up and wait for with a smile on your face. While cosmetic surgery can be exciting, it is more for the results than the actual surgical process itself. But it is important to realize that you are not alone when it comes to your anxiety about surgery. Every patient that lays on the table has similar concerns and they are all natural. Here are a few of the most common worries and some ways to combat them:

Trusting Your Surgeon
This can be tough because you have only had so many meetings with the person who is performing your surgery. What you need to keep in mind is that these doctors have had years of experience and training to keep them cool and calm under the knife. Any good doctor will help you with this process by answering any and all of your questions to the best of their ability. Their wisdom and confidence should help calm your nerves. Think of it like one giant trust fall with the  most trust-worthy person you know, they’re always going to catch you!

Trusting Yourself
When it comes to cosmetic surgery, you have made the choice for one reason or another to have this procedure. Remember why you made that decision and keep envisioning yourself happy and healthy in the future. Have confidence in your ability to overcome the post-surgery process and keep looking towards the light at the end of the tunnel.

Avoid the Internet
You should only pay attention to the information that your doctor and the Wall Street team provide you with. If you look online for other people in your situation, you might find an ultra rare case of side effects that are unlikely to occur. Everyone has that friend who goes on WebMD to diagnose themselves and comes back with a common cold that they’re convinced is going to kill them. Do yourself a favor and stay away from the world wide web!

Pre-surgery jitters are going to happen, but there is no reason to let them control you. With the help of your Wall Street Cosmetic surgeon, you should be able to overcome those hurdles and feel confident on your big day.

For a complimentary consultation, call Wall Street Cosmetic Surgery at 212-344-0496!