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Which Surgeon Should I Choose?
I know 2 surgeons, one is old, not really old , and known and has done some of my friends noses....and the other is younger, uses new techniques but no one I know has tried him...I'm not sure whom to choose, the old guy I saw his work, or the new young one with the new techniques :( ...I visited both, they both made a good impact ...I'm confused :(
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Ranamman
in Amman, 29
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How to pick a plastic surgeon.
Tips on picking a Plastic Surgeon
Article by George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
1) Is the surgeon a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery? Members usually do a lot of cosmetic surgery.
2) Did you sense a commitment to excellence in the office. Did the surgeon spend a lot of time with you? Someone who rushes through the consultation may rush through the surgery.
3) Were you treated as an individual? Did the surgeon present you with a surgical...
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Choosing a surgeon
All else being equal, consider choosing a surgeon who is able to explain the proposed procedure in the clearest terms that makes the most sense. A favorable outcome occurs when expectation and reality converge. If your surgeon fully understands what you are looking for and proposes a procedure that makes good sense to you based on a conversation of anatomy and physiology than you have likely found your doctor. If what is being proposed does not make perfect sense or if any of your...
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Choice of surgeons
If you like both, then it probably doesn't matter based on that criterion. One thing I ask patients is, who is best able to handle complications, who would you trust the most if something went wrong? If everything goes well, it doesn't matter who you choose. But what happens if something goes wrong: either you are not happy, or you have a complications? Who would you rather have at your side?
Robin T.W. Yuan, M.D.
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How to choose a surgeon
If you have interviewed both surgeons and feel comfortable with both, then you need to go with your gut feeling. It is your body and you should do what you feel is best for you. If you are still hesitant about both, then I would suggest to keep looking.
Good Luck.
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