Most people choose cosmetic surgery for one of two reasons.

The first reason is because they are unhappy with the way they look.

The second reason is because the procedure is medically necessary.

Both reasons are extremely valid. After all, if you dislike the way you look it can lead to low self esteem.

But I am not one to jump on the cosmetic surgery bandwagon. In fact, I advocate many less intrusive routes before a surgical procedure. Diet and exercise are the two most common methods that will bring maximum results not only in beauty but also in health. Make up and topical lotions and treatments are also a non-invasive route.

But sometimes these just aren’t enough and something like excessive weight loss can compound the problem. That is when plastic surgery should come into consideration.

Medical necessity is also a reason to undergo a PA cosmetic surgery procedure. This became painfully obvious to me (no pun intended) when I recently experienced a terrible case of poison ivy. No, I didn’t require surgery, but my legs and arms were transformed into a bumpy, red, splotchy mess – not to mention itchy.

Despite the heat and discomfort, I immediately took to wearing long sleeves and full pants in August. Just to hide the rash. And I am not vain in the least. Rather, I covered up the rash to put others at ease. I could see immediately that people I met were uncomfortable about the rash – they worried, of course, that it might be contagious but were often too polite to voice their concerns.

Now imagine, if a skin condition like that was permanent. It could lead to a lower self confidence over time. Thankfully, there are medical skin treatments available to remedy certain situations.

Whether you are considering a Pennsylvania cosmetic surgeon or one from a different state, always do your homework and make sure that you are entrusting yourself to the best care.

Here is a partial list of Pennsylvania Cosmetic Surgery Centers that perform Juvederm:

If you are in Eastern Pennsylvania, the Columbus & Perfections Lasers service Harrisburg, Wilkes-Barre, and the Philadelphia areas.

In the Shanti Medical Spa is a cosmetic surgery facility near Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Also in the Pittsburgh area is the Skin Center with offices in Mt. Lebanon, Wexford and Shadyside.

Make sure you fully research the cosmetic surgery procedure and your choices of Pennsylvania cosmetic surgeons before choosing to undergo any procedure including Juvederm.

Some names that have come across my desk are as follows:

• DiBello Plastic Surgery
• Sal Calabro M.D.
• Valley Square Plastic Surgery and Spa
• The Pennsylvania Center for Plastic Surgery Philadelphia