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I will be having breast augmentation, a tummy tuck and umbilical hernia repair at the same time. I have narrowed it down to 2 surgeons that seem very similar in terms of skills, results, experience, education, price and opinion. So that is great. The only real difference is one is male and ther other is female. Is there anything I am missing in deciding who to choose? Technique may be different. How do I choose?
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Ana5318
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Choosing a Plastic Surgeon
If all the qualifications are the same, they are both certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, are both members of the American Society of Aesthetic Surgeons, I would look their experience and whether they do almost only cosmetic surgery. Also, look at their results of his/her work, the length of time to do the operation(longer operation time, greater chance of problems) and finally how comfortable you feel with the plastic surgeon. Whether they are male or female really does not...
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How to choose between two surgeons?
You should make sure that your plastic surgeon is well-expereince and board certified by American Board of Plastic Surgery. Review your surgeon's pre and postop photos. Finally, consider who you feel more comfortable with. You are embarking on a journey for better contour. Your encounter with your plastic surgeon will not end on the surgery day. You will follow-up with your plastic surgeon and his/her staff for awhile post-operatviely. You want to make...
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Choosing between Plastic Surgeons
I congratulate you on doing your research and seeing multiple plastic surgeons.
First, After ensuring they are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, I would look at their experience and practice focus. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery is an art that requires experience and continuing education on part of the surgeon.
Secondly, remember that you are going to develop a long lasting relationship with this physician and office. How easily accessible...
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Choosing between surgeons
Ask about the techniques that they will use, it may be different. Ask your friends...many of our patients come from former patient referrals as happy, satisfied patients are a good reference...a surgeon may appear to be a good "salesman" in the office, but their track record is reflected in the number of happy patients that have had their goals met in the community...finally go with your "gut feeling". Gender should be the least of your concerns.
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Choosing your surgeon
It seems as if you have done your homework. You may want to talk to a few of their patients. Ultimately, I would go with personal chemistry, all else being equal.
Talmage Raine MD FACS
drraine.com
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Choosing a plastic surgeon
If your surgeons are board certified by the ABPS, then you likely will be happy with either one. The gender of your surgeon should not make any difference in your results. If all other things are equal, I would choose the one that you would most trust to take care of you in the event of a complication. You should have a gut feeling about who is the most trustworthy. Before and after photos sometimes can be very telling as well.
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Making your final pick
Please make sure both are board certified plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Review each doc's before/after photos. Finally, ask yourself with whom did you feel more comfortable? Whose office staff made you feel more comfortable? In the end, go with your gut feeling. Best of luck!
Dr. Basu
Houston, TX
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How Do I Pick a Plastic Surgeon
Given that you've done your due diligence with reference to skills, results, experience, education, price and opinion, then how do you differentiate between two plastic surgeons? It sounds to me like you'd do well with either one. For me, the differentiation would be, who would I trust to take care of me if things didn't work out perfectly, because that's the person you want to have surgery by. Which one of these two surgeons is emotionally invested in the successful...
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Honolulu Plastic Surgeon
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How to Choose Between 2 Surgeons
Assuming both are truly equal in experience and skill and both board certified, that is a tough question. You might ask some friends who have had surgery by one or the other to see what they say. If the surgeons work at a hospital it is a good idea to speak to a nurse or two in the operating room to get another professional's opinion.
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How to choose a surgeon
When evaluating your surgeon, board certification and experience are critical. What board has certified them and what specific residencies did they complete. Are they a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, which has additional criteria to meet after board certification. Did they go on for advanced fellowship training. Do they operate in accredited facilities. Do their post operative photos demonstrate the aesthetic result you are hoping to achieve. Can you...
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