The best plastic surgery is expensive

“And now, imagine, all this gel, which spread arbitrarily, and somewhere formed lumps, has to be removed – millimeter by millimeter …” Someone will distort from such descriptions. But I listened to the story of the plastic surgeon Tapia (Tapia clinic) without shuddering. Although she understood that the story about a girl who was pumped into her chest was unknown what was, in fact, tragic. It’s just that my strongest impression is different. Somehow, in the early nineties, I got on a female striptease – I needed a reportage. It was a very fashionable topic in those days. The girls spun around the pole, gradually undressing. Then the photographer went backstage and took some photos. When he brought the pictures to the editorial office, horror seized everyone present. The picture clearly showed rough scars under the breast. Another photo shows nipples sewn in the same barbaric way …

It seemed to me that such an outrage in the field of plastic surgery is a thing of the past. But, it turned out, everything is not so. “We can write a whole magazine about what horrible cases we face and how much we rework,” exclaims Dr. Teplyashin heartily (Beauty Plaza clinic). – My opinion: you cannot afford the services of a high-class surgeon, it is better not to have plastic surgery at all. By the way, all surgeons I interviewed with an impeccable reputation agree with this opinion. But where do bad plastics come from and how to “identify” them?

Shots solve everything!

“During any operation (including plastic surgery), there may be complications,” says Professor Nikolay Milanov (clinic “Paracelsus 2001”) without hiding. – Experienced professionals know how to deal with them. Today, alas, a large number of doctors have appeared who graduated from the institute a couple of years ago, took some courses abroad and decided that they could proudly be called “plastic surgeons”. By the way, in the USA, in order to “assign” such a title to oneself, one has to work as a simple surgeon for at least five years. And then get specialization. But today, plastic is one of the most commercial areas in medicine. There are a lot of people who want to make money on it ”. By the way, Professor Milanov dumbfounded: “I can teach you in two weeks, and you will be doing operations on the eyelids. The technology is simple. But here are the consequences – no one guarantees … “No, of course, despite all the” profitability of the enterprise “, I will never undertake such a thing. But in order to use her official position for personal purposes, she asked the professor about her own eyelids – maybe it’s time to “cut”? He gave me some advice, but without any extremism, they say, urgently cut. By the way, I also asked Dr. Ruben Adamyan about this (clinic “Paracelsus 2001”), to which I received the answer: “Does this interfere with your life? No? So it’s not time yet. “

Dangerous tour

Recently in Russia you can see announcements that a famous plastic surgeon from Hollywood (or at least from Germany) has arrived and is operating for a week at an affordable price. “This is ridiculous,” says Dr. Teplyashin. – Believe me, I travel a lot around the world, visit leading clinics and know all the stars of this business. And none of them will go to Russia to do operations for several thousand dollars. They have astronomical fees. This is not only the highest professional level, but also a brand for which people are willing to pay money. ” And unknown doctors come to us just to earn money. After all, the myth about monetary Russians who are ready to pay generously for everything has spread widely throughout the world. “From the point of view of the law, this practice is also questionable,” Dr. Teplyashin delicately notes. – And in case of problems, where will you look for this “guest performer”? By the way, there are a lot of plastic surgery clinics in Russia, but a huge number of them are closed every year. And there is a risk that the claim will stumble upon the sign “The firm is closed.” The way out is to trust a clinic that has been on the market for a long time. Common truths? But for some reason people forget exactly them … “

“Listen, Dr. N.’s breast costs so much, and M.’s is half as much. I’ll probably go to him… ”- I have heard a similar text from my friends (I must say, educated and wealthy people) more than once. And although for some reason I am considered by them to be a great specialist in plastic surgery, the advice from the series that at such a moment saving is not the most important thing rarely convinced anyone. But money is not a guarantee of success either. “Of course,” says Professor Milanov, “the price does not guarantee anything. The main thing is the reputation of the doctor. ” “A surgeon who values ​​his reputation,” continues Dr. Teplyashin, “will use only the best in his work: equipment, suture material … Postoperative rehabilitation is also expensive. Therefore, plastic a priori cannot be cheap. If a solid “discount” is offered somewhere, it means that they will save on something ”. By the way, I agree with Dr. Teplyashin that today aesthetic surgery is also divided into categories, like, for example, clothing – sorry for the cynicism. “You have to understand – there are luxury services, and there are mid-level services. Therefore, it is better to buy an inexpensive bag, but do the operation at the “highest level”. To my remark that the budget often does not allow “knocking” on the doors of a luxury clinic, Teplyashin confidently replies: “Even people with modest means should not be afraid to go to a high-level clinic. First, they will receive competent advice – this is already important. Secondly, they are not operated by a star. There are always high-class specialists who work great, but their work is not yet valued so dearly. And thirdly … You know, I have been working in this field for many years, I started at the “Institute of Beauty”, and when I see that for a patient the money that he has been collecting for a long time to do the operation from me is the last, then humanly it touches me very much. And I feel a special responsibility. ” By the way, the desire to save money or treat your own appearance is irresponsible – our national trait, independent of the level of income. “A fresh example,” says Dr. Teplyashin. – Recently I meet my neighbor, a wealthy lady. And I see that her face is very swollen. I ask, they say, what’s the matter. The answer shocked me: “Yes, I was in a beauty salon, they offered to make a couple of ukolchikov to remove wrinkles … Yes, something all over my face is swollen.” I was shocked – how many times they wrote that such manipulations should not be done in the salon! The salon is a haircut, a mask, a manicure … In general, the lady had to go to the surgeon. “

Ashamed – when seen

To all the surgeons I met, I asked one simple question: “Is it normal when you can immediately tell by the appearance of a person that there was a plastic operation?” “The results of the operation should not be visible to others,” Dr. Milanov is sure. “Only a professional can notice that a face or body has been operated on.” Dr. Topchiashvili (Beauty Plaza Clinic), like a real woman, speaks more poetically, but her position is realistic: “It’s a secret. Closed topic for discussion. There should only be an effect from the work done. For those who publicly admit plastic, this is part of the image. You need to attract the attention of the public to yourself all the time. Non-public people do not need it. When I was in graduate school, we had a professor who was whispered about, “She had plastic surgery on herself.” And this gave her an extra charm. But now, when the cult of sparkling youth reigns, the admission that you performed the operation is somehow inappropriate … Yes, today you need to use all the technologies, try to be young – pull this note until you have enough strength. But … don’t buy looks on sales. You won’t be able to wear it for long. Buy only the best! “

Of course, I was interested to know the opinion of Dr. Topchiashvili about the “clones” that filled the fashionable parties. “It is important to comply with the norms. A finely tuned appearance is awful. I’ve said this so many times! First, blondes, finally understand that snub noses don’t suit you! You all look the same! A smooth, perfect nose is the best decoration for a blonde. But in brunettes, it can be somewhat upturned. And, of course, lips! Why should the nose touch the lips and the lips touch the bust? It looks vulgar! There is a law of proportions, why can’t you follow it? After all, what is the main thing in appearance? Harmony!”

The team of our youth …