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What to Do when a Surgeon Has Good Reviews and Bad Reviews?

I would like to know how I would decide to use a surgeon to perform my breast augmentation when I see that the surgeon has extremely good reviews but then I'll see a bunch of bad reviews as well. How do I know to trust the surgeon with my breasts? I understand people can get online and post anything but I don't want to use a surgeon that's really friendly in the consultation just because he wants my money but then messes up my breasts and pretends I don't exist and refuses to fix them!

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How To Use Online Reviews in Researching a Plastic Surgeon

Comments can tell you a lot more than "ratings" or "stars" Online reviews are a fact of life today, and they can be helpful in learning about a surgeon. I'd recommend skimming through reviews for comments that give insights into how a surgeon might be a fit for you. Look for themes about their helpfulness durning consultation, the overall experience, their bedside manner, etc. Bad reviews No surgeon wants to see negative or bad reviews... more

Criteria to choose a surgeon...

When choosing your plastic surgeon, I believe that you should: 1. Review their credentials - is he/she board certified, do the proposed procedure regularly and have any adverse actions by the medical board? 2. In the consultation, make sure you see the physician. Is he/she thorough and take a history and perform an exam? Are various options discussed? 3. Do you know patients that have been operated on by that surgeon? Word of mouth is the best reference. 4. How does the... more

Online reviews

Online reviews must always be taken with a grain of salt. The good ones are often solicited or faked. An occaisional bad review is not unusual. Every surgeon has the an unhappy patient now and then, and these patients can be especially vocal in venting their anger online. What would concern me is if there is a surgeon who either has a lot of complaints, or complaints that are very specific or seem to be a recurring theme among the different patients. more

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How to choose a surgeon for breast augmentation

I fully agree with the other surgeons answering this question concerning credentials, experience, outcomes and other patient referrals. All other things being equal, I would also recommend a surgeon with whom you can easily communicate, as well as tell you how he or she would handle any problems that may occur in the early or late post-op. periods.

How to Choose a Good Plastic Surgeon- Do Your Homework

1. Check credentials...Is thesurgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery? 2. Check memberships ....American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons 3. How many surgeries of this type has your surgeon performed? 5. Does he/she have hospital privieges to perform THIS surgery? 6. Check for any sanctions or loss of privileges. 7. Ask to see pictures of this doctor's work. 8. Check reviews. An occasional bad... more

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