The most important myth that needs to be debunked about plastic surgery is that you can go to whatever doctor has the lowest price or conversely has the flashiest office and get the same result from surgery. It probably is the case that neither of these doctors is going to be the best one for you. Plastic... more
What are some common misconceptions about plastic surgery?
Set the record straight: What are some common myths about plastic surgery that you want to debunk?
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A: Myth: All "Plastic Surgeons" are Created Equal
With the increasing popularity of cosmetic surgery has come a flood of peripheral "specialists" seeking to capitalize on this share of the healthcare market which is primarily cash-funded and largely immune to concerns over insurance reimbursement. These doctors claim to possess... more
A: With the increasing awareness of cosmetic surgery, most...
With the increasing awareness of cosmetic surgery, most people know quite a lot about plastic surgery nowadays. Most people don’t know, though, that plastic surgeons are also fully trained to perform reconstructive surgery, mainly for cancers, injuries and congenital abnormalities. Cancers that are... more
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