Every human, no matter who they are, how secure they are with themselves or how successful they are in life has something they would change about their physical appearance. For women, the most despised part of their body is the thighs, followed by the belly and the butt. Women want to firm, sculpt and shrink these areas and some will stop at absolutely no ends to get that done. Men, on the other hand want bigger calves, ripped pecs and chiseled features, and in recent years have nearly caught up with females in their quest for the ultimate physique.

Plastic surgery can be something as minor as permanent makeup application to the more complex procedures like a tummy tuck or a butt lift, but should never be taken lightly. Although these are elective procedures, they are still serious and should only be undergone after thorough research and consideration is done.

Choosing to undergo such a drastic step should be done when your mind is in the right place and for the right reasons. Do it to feel better about yourself; plastic surgery will not make Mr. Right fall in love with you, nor will it make someone stay if they are determined to leave. Plastic surgery should not be done during or immediately after huge emotional changes in your life like divorce or the loss of a loved one.

Once you have made your decision to try plastic surgery, you should consult with the plastic surgeons in your area. Speaking to different doctors can give you a variety of perspectives on the approach to the chosen procedure, as well as exposing you to the personality of the surgeon behind the scalpel. For some people a connection with their doctor is important, for others it is not necessary. Speaking to several surgeons also gives you a little extra time to stop and smell the Botox, so to speak.

Do not consider plastic surgery to be a miracle cure for all of the things that is wrong in your life. If you were kind of a ditz before the surgery, you will not wake up with bigger boobs, a flat tummy and a genius IQ. You will still be a ditz- a ditz with bigger boobs and a flatter tummy. Work on more than just the exterior, work on your mind, soul and spirit as well.