Write an article based on this "Avoid combining multiple procedures. Check if the surgery facility is accredited. Follow all recommendations clearly."
Many people who are drawn to cosmetic / plastic surgery don't stop at a single procedure. Doctor's know this and try to combine procedures sometimes for convenience and some cost savings to you although the overall price is higher, of course. However, bundling surgical procedures, especially at different areas of the body (breast implant with liposuction, for example), significantly increases the risks of life-threatening complication. Motivation to make money is strong in some doctors, but don't let their packaged deals convince you. Get another procedure once you're properly healed from the first. Ask for a "returning patient discount" on subsequent procedures instead of trying to get them all done at once. Another way of saving or recouping your money is through referral fees. As such, refer a friend or family member for a similar procedure if you're happy and get a referral fee from the doctor. Wherever your surgeon plans on operating on you (their own clinic, an independent out-patient clinic or a hospital), make sure the facility is accredited. Your safety during surgery also depends on the anesthetist and support staff working alongside your surgeon, so accreditation is some more piece of mind. Accredited operating rooms and surgical units have key life support systems just in case something goes wrong during your procedure. For accreditation, look for AAAASF, AAAHC or JCAHO operating facility certification. Don't forget about your anesthetist's qualifications. They should be either a Board Certified Anesthesiologist (BCA) or a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). To reduce your risks during your surgical procedure, make sure to follow all the advice and recommendations from your doctor, particularly what you're supposed to do the day before and the day of surgery. As such, choose a surgeon who is communicative with you and easily understood. If English is your native tongue, make sure the doctor can speak English or has a translator. Ask the doctor if they have any brochures or pamphlets that you can take home and read in order to get better informed. See if the doctor's office is open extended hours or has methods of communicating and answering questions after hours.