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I'm always afraid that a surgeon will judge me if I get surgery. I'm not very confident with my appearance and I've wanted to get several things done but I'm afraid that a surgeon will think poorly of me. Am I being overly paranoid or do they not care?
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Ethical dilemmas in medicine and plastic or cosmetic surgery: Surgeons judging patients
Speaking practically and not idealistically, surgeons are people. People tend to belong to cultural groups that hold certain beliefs and traditions that may differ from one culture to another. Inevitably In treating patients, physicians may be subconsciously effected but we are taught not to be influenced and to treat patients with the over-riding principle of "primum non-nocere" meaning "First and foremost, do no harm". However ethical dilemmas do abound....
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Being "judged" by Plastic surgeons
Regarding: "I'm always afraid that a surgeon will judge me if I get surgery. I'm not very confident with my appearance and I've wanted to get several things done but I'm afraid that a surgeon will think poorly of me. Am I being overly paranoid or do they not care?"
Contrary to what you see on TV, although like all segments of competitive professions (law, business, sports etc), we have our share of self-obsessed, "divas" and "pretty...
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Responsible, ethical Plastic Surgeons want to help you be happier
Hi there-
It's hard to generalize across the entire specialty, but the quality surgeons (certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery) I am acquainted with do what they do because they find professional fulfillment in helping people like yourself live happier, more productive lives.
Having said that, part of a responsible plastic surgeon's responsibility to you is to understand your motivations and goals for surgery and establish your candidacy for surgery. It is...
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Surgeons
Surgeons are here to offer advice for things that bother the patient. In many wasys we also are psychiatrists. There are many patients that I do not offer surgery to because of unrealistic expectations whether it is for the looks that they think they can achieve or the effects that the surgery will provide to their confidence level or day to day interactions, to name a few..
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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