[SachieJarod]

A podiatrist or orthopedist would shudder at the thought of performing surgery on perfectly good feet just to shorten someone's "ugly" toes. But a person trained in cosmetic surgery may argue that their client's self-esteem is suffering due to their deformed foot, or some Frankenstein-like scars left by a previous surgeon. This doctor knows that the customers are not always right- but they're the ones paying the bills.

[SachieJarod]

Some will say that they always warn the patient about the risks far in advance, then send them home to think about the wisdom of going through with the procedure. But having done that, what else can the doctor say or do? If the operation is not life-threatening, then it's on the patient's shoulders- or feet, in this case.

[Sannah]

Why not just work on your self worth? Surgery is a big deal. When will it end? Remember Michael Jackson's nose?

Originally Posted by SachieJarod

A podiatrist or orthopedist would shudder at the thought of performing surgery on perfectly good feet just to shorten someone's "ugly" toes. But a person trained in cosmetic surgery may argue that their client's self-esteem is suffering due to their deformed foot, or some Frankenstein-like scars left by a previous surgeon. This doctor knows that the customers are not always right- but they're the ones paying the bills.

Hi Sachie! This thread caught my eye because I am in need to foot surgery (again). I danced when I was young, so by the time I was in my 20s, I had to have surgery on both feet Not fun.

The first thing that I thought of was WHO would want to go under? It's dangerous in itself. That is why most doctors try the least invasive procedures first prior to going under the knife.

That said, there are plenty of cosmetic surgeons that will do just about anything. My only thought it to make sure they are fully covered, board certified and come highly recommended.

Originally Posted by SachieJarod

Some will say that they always warn the patient about the risks far in advance, then send them home to think about the wisdom of going through with the procedure. But having done that, what else can the doctor say or do? If the operation is not life-threatening, then it's on the patient's shoulders- or feet, in this case.

Anytime a person has general and goes under the knife it is "life threatening". Just a thought.