ive requested this report 2x already. I feel i am getting the run around. I had a tt/lipo/umbilical hernia repair about 7 mo ago & wasnt fully satisfied with my results and wanted to visit other PS to see how, what iam complaining abt can be corrected. I have dog ears on both sides, hard lumpy scar tissue over pubic area(under skin) incision which is numb,loose skin still and the area around my belly button is numb(i regained feeling to the rest of my stomach) thank u in advance
Answer: Operative report Sorry to hear about your disappointment with your surgical results. The operative report is part of your medical record that you are entitled to. It is common practice for offices to provide records for patients. The report is helpful for the next surgeon to review. I would persist in your attempts to obtain your records. If your procedure was done at a hospital, the hospital will also have a copy of the operative report. Good luck.
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Answer: Operative report Sorry to hear about your disappointment with your surgical results. The operative report is part of your medical record that you are entitled to. It is common practice for offices to provide records for patients. The report is helpful for the next surgeon to review. I would persist in your attempts to obtain your records. If your procedure was done at a hospital, the hospital will also have a copy of the operative report. Good luck.
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Answer: Obtaining Plastic Surgical Records You can directly request a copy of your records from your Plastic Surgeon or else have the new plastic surgeon request them for you with your signed permission. The records are always helpful but not essential in most cases of simple scar revision.
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Answer: Obtaining Plastic Surgical Records You can directly request a copy of your records from your Plastic Surgeon or else have the new plastic surgeon request them for you with your signed permission. The records are always helpful but not essential in most cases of simple scar revision.
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November 24, 2014
Answer: Dog ear revision You can have the plastic surgeon that is giving you a second opinion request the operative report from the first surgeon. The dog ears can be corrected. The lumpy scar and numbness are normal and cannot be corrected.
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November 24, 2014
Answer: Dog ear revision You can have the plastic surgeon that is giving you a second opinion request the operative report from the first surgeon. The dog ears can be corrected. The lumpy scar and numbness are normal and cannot be corrected.
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November 24, 2014
Answer: Revision Abdominoplasty It looks like you have some minor cosmetic considerations post abdominoplasty that can be addressed with a second procedure. It looks from your photos that you have probably had a significant improvement. After you have a consultation with another plastic surgeon and sign a release the operative report will be obtained for consideration of any further treatment. How has your weight changed since surgery? I would like to see your pre procedure photos more then the operative report. Good luck from one Brooklynite to another....
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November 24, 2014
Answer: Revision Abdominoplasty It looks like you have some minor cosmetic considerations post abdominoplasty that can be addressed with a second procedure. It looks from your photos that you have probably had a significant improvement. After you have a consultation with another plastic surgeon and sign a release the operative report will be obtained for consideration of any further treatment. How has your weight changed since surgery? I would like to see your pre procedure photos more then the operative report. Good luck from one Brooklynite to another....
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November 23, 2014
Answer: Getting your operative report is critical when looking into revision surgery Getting your operative report is key. About 25% of my surgeries are revisions from other surgeons, and it is critical to know what was done the first time....so that we can improve your results. There is often important information in the report such as amount of liposuction, type of sutures that were used, what was used for dressings, etc. All these help us figure out why your result is not the best it can be and what we can do different. You surgeon is required by law to provide medical records. You may have to request them in writing, but they cannot say "no". I always advice people to be honest with their surgeon and let them know that you want a second opinion and your records are important. If you make it clear to him/her that you are not suing them, then they will probably be less resistant to providing the records.
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November 23, 2014
Answer: Getting your operative report is critical when looking into revision surgery Getting your operative report is key. About 25% of my surgeries are revisions from other surgeons, and it is critical to know what was done the first time....so that we can improve your results. There is often important information in the report such as amount of liposuction, type of sutures that were used, what was used for dressings, etc. All these help us figure out why your result is not the best it can be and what we can do different. You surgeon is required by law to provide medical records. You may have to request them in writing, but they cannot say "no". I always advice people to be honest with their surgeon and let them know that you want a second opinion and your records are important. If you make it clear to him/her that you are not suing them, then they will probably be less resistant to providing the records.
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