The Most Commonly Asked Questions

Will It Hurt?

During the procedure, anesthesia ensures that you're comfortable and feel no pain. If general anesthesia is used you'll even sleep through the entire operation. After surgery, and pain or discomfort you may experience can usually be controlled through medication and it will usually subside within a matter of days.

How Soon Can I Get Back To Work?

It depends greatly on the procedure, but on average, most plastic surgery patients are back to work within 7-10 days.

Will Everyone Know?

Usually not. Good plastic surgery enhances your looks naturally and often goes unnoticed. Friends may ask if you've been on vacation, a new diet, or exercise regime. But typically, they won't know unless you tell them.

How Long Will It Last?

Procedures that focus on rejuvenation, such as facelift, forehead lift, chemical peel and eyelid surgery can last 5-10 years. Procedures that reshape or correct an imbalance such as surgery of the nose, chin augmentation, breast reduction offer permanent benefits that last a lifetime.

Will There Be Scars?

Yes. Will they be noticeable? Probably not. Your surgeon will make every effort to make the scars as minimal as possible and to try to hide them within the natural lines and creases of your skin. For the majority of procedures, your scars will fade over time and become barely noticeable.

How Long Does It Take?

Not as long as you would think. Most procedures can be performed on an outpatient basis, require no overnight stay, and usually only take a few hours. Youll probably have to come in a few hours before the surgery to prepare, and you'll need to stay a few hours after surgery to recover from the anesthesia. But then you'll be back on your feet and a friend or relative will escort you home to recover in your bed.

Is It Expensive?

Not really. The prices have come down over the years while the quality has gone up. Since almost every procedure can now be performed on an out patient basis, a hospital stay is rarely required, and this reduces the cost dramatically. Prices have become so reasonable that just about anyone can afford it. in fact, almost half of the people who undergo plastic surgery make less than $25,000 a year.

Will Insurance Cover It?

Usually not. Since cosmetic plastic surgery is an elective, most insurance plans don't cover it. But there are exceptions, and if your procedure is medically necessary you may be covered. Your surgeon and his and his or her staff will be happy to contact your insurance company to find out what portion of your expenses may be covered.

Can I Finance It?

Financing is now a readily available and accepted form of payment for plastic surgery. With low monthly payments financing makes virtually every procedure instantly affordable. Dr.Sevinor's staff can give you all the details of the financing company which can usually approve an application within 24 hours.

What Do I Do Next?

If, after viewing this Web site, you would like to find out more about plastic surgery, a consultation with Dr. Sheldon J. Sevinor is the next step. It could change the way you look at life and the way people look at you.