I believe I have mentioned this before but price is not the only thing you need to be shopping for. You need to be shopping for a well qualified board certified plastic surgeon thatt you feel comfortable with. Those are the most important and then price. If you are price... more
Why wouldn't a doctor keep a photo of his work?
Last week, I went in for a consultation in NYC with a plastic surgeon for a Tummy Tuck. This was my fourth plastic surgeon that I went to go see so far. This plastic surgeon told me that unlike what other doctors said, I do not need Liposuction with my Tummy Tuck. I do not need a pain pump because the medicine will leak out the drains, and he did not have 1 picture of any of his procedures. While he did offer the cheapest price so far, I am having reservations about going back to him. Help!
5 answers to “Why wouldn't a doctor keep a photo...”
A: Photos are a valuable opportunity for patient and surgeon to gain important information
Photos of a surgeon's work are critical - they provide an opportunity for the patient to see a portfolio of the surgeon's "average" results, and provided the surgeon chooses realistic photos, they provide an opportunity for the surgeon to assess whther the patient is realistic. They are an... more
A: post-operative photos
Before and After pictures are very important for plastic surgeons - it allows them to show off their results, and gives potential patients something to look at that reflects the surgeon's results. You should verify that your surgeon is board certified and do not be shy in asking how many of the particular... more
A: Relevance of photos
While the conventional wisdom is to look at photos, it may have little to do with your particular situation and the results may or may not have relevance to what you are looking for. This is because what a patient ends up with is a variable combination of surgeon's bias and recommendation, patient anatomy, and... more
A: Beware the Plastic Surgery cheap deal
Finding a qualified plastic surgeon is crucial to your safety and to the ultimate outcome of your procedure. Most plastic surgeons are willing and able to show you "before and after" photos of their work at the time of your consultation. Upon request, you may also be able to speak... more
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