FAQ

What requirements must I meet to undergo cosmetic surgery?

The ideal patient for a cosmetic surgery intervention must know perfectly what he wants, have knowledge of his image, know what he does not like and what he wants. The future patient must understand very well the expectations of the change.

As in any type of surgery, intervention will be contraindicated when we present symptoms of high blood pressure, uncontrolled diabetes, heart, lung, kidney and liver disease. Likewise, the need for anticoagulant medication and certain psychiatric pathologies advise against possible intervention.

What can you expect from cosmetic surgery?

Cosmetic surgery can enhance a patient’s appearance and improve self-confidence, but what it cannot do is make someone else. Before deciding to have surgery, you should clearly think about your expectations and discuss them with the surgeon.

What is the best age to have a cosmetic surgery operation?

When you start to feel uncomfortable with your physical appearance. Not by waiting for age to worsen the problem, better results will be obtained. If you are in good health, there is no reason why you should not carry out an operation.

What risks can cosmetic surgery have?

Cosmetic surgery, like any other type of surgery, has inherent risks (allergies, tissue infections, bleeding, etc.). However, it has been shown that the percentage of general complications is extremely low because it normally requires shallower anesthesia and is generally performed in healthy patients. Every year, millions of people undergo cosmetic operations without problems, as the results outweigh the possible risks

 

How long does the recovery period usually last?

The time it takes to recover from a cosmetic surgery operation depends on the intervention carried out and the person on whom it is performed. Most patients require the help of a family member during the first two postoperative days, but in most cases and interventions patients feel comfortable enough to leave after 3-7 days.

How long should I wait after having my child to have breast surgery?

After delivery, you should wait approximately between six and nine months, depending on the lactation period and if changes in the shape and volume of the breast continue to occur.

I have cellulite on my legs and accumulations of fat on the outside of my thighs. Can I fix it with liposuction?

Liposuction removes lumps of fat on the thighs, but cellulite itself is best treated directly. By means of mesotherapy treatment, a significant improvement can be achieved by reducing the volume of the affected areas.

What are the non-surgical options to rejuvenate the face?

Aesthetic medicine offers several options to rejuvenate facial skin that do not involve surgical intervention: facial wrinkle fillers, facial mesotherapy and Exotoxin A (Botox; Dysport) are some of the treatments that give excellent results. Unlike cosmetic surgery, these treatments do not require recovery time and their results are usually noticed after a very short time. On the other hand, they are not usually as durable as the results achieved with surgery.

Are Botox wrinkle treatments dangerous?

No, if you are in good hands. The effect produced by the botulinum toxin is the slowing down of the muscular action of the infiltrating muscle, thus preventing its contraction and therefore the formation of wrinkles in the area.

What areas can be treated with laser hair removal?

This treatment can be applied to any area that shows excess hair, both for women and men, as long as it is the indicated skin type.

Is there no quick solution to eliminate the extra kilos?

If you want to lose weight in a lasting way, this loss must be done gradually following a balanced diet and with medical supervision. Now yes, you can reduce volume and localized cellulite, regardless of body weight, following a mesotherapy treatment with which you begin to notice this reduction after a few sessions.

What payment terms does your medical center offer me?

Cosmetic surgery is now an affordable medical specialty for all budgets. In our practice we have different financing formulas, highly flexible in order to be able to offer you the one that best suits your needs. The Clinic of Dr. Vicente Paloma has closed an agreement with BanSabadell FinCom of Banc Sabadell for the financing of medical and surgical services, which allows financing costs between 300 and 21,000 euros with a flexibility of payment from 3 to 60 months, you will only have What to tell us in how many months you want to pay it, and we will take care of everything. See Patient Information for our administrative contact.