Modern Technology Makes People Accepting of Elective LASIK Surgery

Welcome to the 21st century where, thanks to modern high tech, patients
can have just about any cosmetic operation done the way they want, with
very little inconvenience. And with people's free income growing, more
and more elective procedures are being done these days, especially to
help people stay youthfull. Thanks to cosmetic operations, people can
look young, and thanks to procedures such as LASIK, people can function
"young" (i.e., keep their youthful vision). Many of these surgerys
offer a fast, outpatient surgery and a quick recovery that normally
lasts no more than a few days. What's more, even though some of these
surgeries are invasive, polls show that many people are much more
willing to undergo an invasive operation.

Welcome to the 21st century where, thanks to modern increased tech,
patients can have just about any cosmetic operation done the way they
want, with very little inconvenience. And with people's disposable
income growing, more and more elective procedures are being done these
days, especially to help people stay young. Thanks to cosmetic
operations, paients can look young, and thanks to procedures such as
LASIK, people can function "young" (i.e., keep their youthful vision).
Many of these surgerys offer a fast, outpatient surgery and a quick
recovery that normally lasts no more than a few days. What's more, even
though some of these surgeries are invasive, polls show that many people
are much more willing to undergo an invasive operation.

So who performs most cosmetic surgerys? Whether you're thinking of
LASIK, PRK or IntraLase, or some other cosmetic surgery, it's wise to
work with someone who is recognized as competent in his field. Some
studies show that most patients have a strong desire to have their
operation done by a skilled doctor with a lot of experience and training
in the field they work in. A small minority of patients have their
cosmetic surgery done by a general medical doctor, however the vast
majority are done by doctors. Furthermore, there is an increasing
number of technicians who are now doing complex procedures.

A technician? Is this safe? it depends. There are some procedures that
are fairly simple with a low risk factor. With these procedures, it's
probably safe for the patient to be treated by a technician. But in the
event of an invasive procedure such as LASIK, you should only rely on an
experienced, competent professional in this field. He should be a
physician and she should be up-to-date on all the latest methods and
technology. Preferably, you should look for somebody who has done at
lest 500 similar procedures during the past year.

In looking at a doctor's credentials, there are several questions you
should ask. First, ask candidly if he or she has any valid or previous
malpractice suits against him. Also, ask what area they consider their
specialties. If anything sends up a red flag in your mind, you should
look elsewhere for your surgery. It's important that you follow the
facts and also follow your gut. This is important for both your health
and your appearance.

The chances of you running into complications are largely related to the
skill level of the surgeon you get to do the procedure. If the doctor
you select has done hundreds of LASIK procedures successfully, you have
a much greater chance of having success with your own LASIK operation.
Conversely, if you go with an MD with little experience in the field,
simply to save your funds, you run a greater risk of experiencing some
complications following the procedure.

Remember: This is not a field where you should bargain shop. In the
area of elective operations, you almost always get what you pay for. So
look first at the doctor's credentials. Then if the procedure seems too
expensive, talk bout what financing options are available to you.