It sounds striking, I know. But there really are people who think this way. Maybe you’ve even said something like this yourself:
“These surgeons sure are eager to cut and slice things up!”
Let’s be clear about this: “cutting and slicing” is not the domain of surgery—it’s at best a matter for botany. And even there, it’s done to correct a deformity or bring a structure into order. From this point, I’d like to put a question on the table:
If there are easier and quicker methods, why do aesthetic plastic surgeons choose the harder path?
Why is surgery recommended when a procedure could seemingly be done with just a cream and local anesthesia? General anesthesia, a hospital, recovery time… Why are these necessary? The answer is simple: because they’re needed.
I want to emphasize this: we plastic surgeons also perform non-surgical aesthetic procedures, and we genuinely enjoy doing them. However, what I want to underline here is this: not every aesthetic problem can be solved without surgery.
Our priority is to provide effective and, if possible, long-term solutions.
Rather than aiming for temporary satisfaction, we strive for lasting transformations.
That’s why it’s not always possible to address every situation with small touch-ups. This is the main reason we recommend aesthetic surgery.
Don’t Be Misled by Social Media
These days, we often come across things like:
“Eyebrow lift in 10 minutes,” “Nose lift in 5 minutes,” “Breast enhancement.” Of course, everyone wants a quick and easy solution. But these ads can create misleading expectations.
Recommending only a “thread lift” to a patient who actually needs a facelift will not provide a lasting solution. The key phrase here is: “A patient who needs a facelift.” Procedures like thread lifting offer only short-term effects. If the patient knows this and accepts it, there’s no problem. However, most of the time, patients assume the effects will be permanent, and when the results fail to meet expectations, they end up disappointed.
There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Procedure
Similarly, recommending only fillers for a nose structure that requires surgery is not the right approach.
Fillers can be useful for minor deformities or for touch-ups after rhinoplasty. However, trying to reshape an entire nose with filler is both ineffective and risky from an aesthetic standpoint.
While it may be possible to smooth out the nasal bridge with filler, this procedure often makes the nose look bigger and creates the opposite effect of the desired “slim, refined” appearance.
Technological Marvels Can’t Solve Everything
There are many technological devices available for regional slimming. Some work, while others deliver only limited results. However, no device can provide the same effect as surgical liposuction. If they could, we plastic surgeons would have given up liposuction long ago.
I especially recommend staying away from claims you see on social media such as:
“Remove 10 liters of fat with local anesthesia!”
These kinds of quick and sensational promises often lead to disappointment—and sometimes health problems.
Remember: your body, your face, your health are valuable. Trust not just any information, but the right information. Make your decisions by consulting qualified plastic surgeons, not by relying on social media.
Just as the aging process is slow and takes years to develop, getting rid of its traces will not happen instantly with a few threads or a couple of injections.
So… Are We Sadists?
Let’s ask again: Are aesthetic plastic surgeons sadists?
The decision is yours. We simply recommend what is right—remaining faithful to the truth.
See you next week.
