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Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery

Are you a good candidate for plastic surgery?

Who plastic surgery works best for, when doctors advise against it, and what an honest pre-assessment should cover.

Who it works best for

Good candidates are at or near a stable weight, non-smoking (or willing to stop 4–6 weeks around surgery), medically screened, and pursuing a specific change for themselves — not a life fix. Board-certified surgeons will defer anyone mid-weight-loss or recently pregnant.

When to hold off

Unmanaged chronic conditions, unrealistic expectations and active infections are the usual reasons a responsible surgeon defers treatment. A clinic that never says no is a warning sign — GetClinic clinics review your photos and history before any commitment.

How assessment works on GetClinic

Share your case once and up to three verified clinics review it. Each returns a written opinion and a fixed all-inclusive quote, and you meet the treating doctor on a free video call before deciding anything.

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