It’s not uncommon for patients to find doctors via social media like Instagram and Snapchat. These platforms, when used appropriately, can be a good indicator of the kind of doctor you’re getting, says Dr. Rahban. You can get a sense of the doctor’s personality and the kinds of surgeries they do, “But when a doctor utilizes it as an entertainer or for shock factor, it tells a lot about [their] professionalism.” Meaning, popularity is more important to them than patient care.

Unless your insurance company thinks the surgery is medically necessary, it won’t be covered, says Dr. Val. Womp womp. One sitch where breast implants are covered by insurance is when they’re part of the breast reconstruction process after undergoing a mastectomy, she says. For breast reductions, Rady Rahban, MD, adds that insurance will sometimes pay if the breasts are so large they create symptoms of back pain, neck pain, or rashes under the breasts.

Do your homework before going through with a rhinoplasty. For instance, make sure your surgeon specializes in rhinoplasty, and look through the before and after photos to make sure they have the same aesthetic you’re going for, says Rady Rahban, MD, FACS, board-certified plastic surgeon in private practice.

Once you’ve chosen the best surgeon for you, it’s important to discuss all medications and supplements that you take because there are certain ones you’ll need to avoid before surgery.