It's important to find out exactly what the procedure that you opt for entails; this includes what kinds of preparations need to be made before a procedure, what needs to be done after the procedure for fastest healing time, if there is a less invasive option for a cosmetic procedure that you are interested in, what the recovery timing is, etc. That should be a start. Also, it's important to make sure the doctor who performs the procedure has experience and has done the procedure before.