I have been looking into quite a few doctors and I work for an Atlanta hospital. They told me that they allow residents to perform their procedures. I am hesitant. Any suggestions? How much are procedures done by residents?
Answer: Tummy Tuck by residents? Experience counts. On the other hand, the residents probably have close supervision to assure a good result, and I feel certain it would be less expensive if that is your motivation. Otherwise, I would seek a PS with years of experience who does a large number of tummy tucks.I do recommend the no-drain TT for shorter recovery time, less discomfort, and lower complication rate. Plus, you will not have the drains that patients despise.Thank you for your question, and good luck.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck by residents? Experience counts. On the other hand, the residents probably have close supervision to assure a good result, and I feel certain it would be less expensive if that is your motivation. Otherwise, I would seek a PS with years of experience who does a large number of tummy tucks.I do recommend the no-drain TT for shorter recovery time, less discomfort, and lower complication rate. Plus, you will not have the drains that patients despise.Thank you for your question, and good luck.
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September 13, 2018
Answer: Residents We all had to learn how to operate in our careers. Typically, academic or teaching hospitals have residents performing surgeries under the guidance of an attending plastic surgeon. However, if this is not what you are comfortable with, choose a board certified plastic surgeon (usually in their own private practice) that does not work with residents.
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September 13, 2018
Answer: Residents We all had to learn how to operate in our careers. Typically, academic or teaching hospitals have residents performing surgeries under the guidance of an attending plastic surgeon. However, if this is not what you are comfortable with, choose a board certified plastic surgeon (usually in their own private practice) that does not work with residents.
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