While heading for the checkout counter at the grocery store, Dad used to blaze right past the express lane. 
When asked about it, he’d respond, “Would you rather wait for twelve people with one item or one person with twelve items?” Presumably, there was a lesson in there about not letting a gimmick cloud one’s vision of the overall deal. From there, a corollary might reasonably be drawn that certain things, if not delivered satisfactorily, will never justify having chosen a lower price.
Dr. Francis Palmer, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, makes a similar point with regard to choosing a cosmetic surgeon. Whether you undergo breast augmentation, liposuction, a tummy tuck, a face lift, whatever; it’s generally best to get it right the first time. Don’t be afraid to ask pointed questions, get a feeling for a doctor’s aesthetic sense, or get a second opinion if you’re not sure the doc is up to the job. After you’ve found a surgeon who can do the job right, you can then worry about lesser matters.
Read the rest of Dr. Palmer’s recommendations on drfpalmer.com
