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Theodore Katz, MD answers: Is the number of procedures done by doctors a good indicator of success?

What is a fair amount of times per year that a doctor has performed surgery? I have been speaking with I plastic surgeon about a tummy tuck, breast lift and breast implants. The time has come and I am extremely nervous. I was wondering if the amount of times the doctor has performed all 3 procedure is a prediction of better results.


Theodore Katz, MD
2 months ago

The number of times a plastic surgeon does a tummy tuck, breast lift and implants, all three together in one year may be far less than any of these procedures individually.  What is important is:  is your physician a board certified plastic surgeon?  how long has he been in practice? how often has he done any of these procedures (together or separately)? Can you see pictures of patients and talk with patients who have had the procedure?  Of course if he/she only does one or two of these individual procedures per year then you might be concerned, but these procedures are the "bread and butter" of plastic surgeons.  If you have concerns, then get a second opinion and go with your gut feelings for the surgeon you feel the most comfortable with. 

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