Is this a red flag? I called another plastic surgeon's office in Chicago to compare and they are looking at an 8-week wait between consult and operation, whereas the surgeon I am leaning towards only has a 3-week wait. I like everything about the surgeon ... his before and after photos, reviews, and the fact that he only specializes in plastic surgery above the neck, but the fact that he is not as busy really bothers me. PLEASE HELP! Thank You.
April 14, 2013
Answer: Should You Base Your Choice of Facial Plastic Surgeon on How Long You Must Wait Before an Opening?
Hi Fly,
Some patients may base their choice of plastic surgeon decision on the surgeons "wait", others may base it on the surgeons fee. Studies have shown that patients think that the more they pay, the better the surgeon, and that the longer they have to wait for surgery, the better the surgeon. I would not base my choice of surgeon on either of these factors. If you like everything about your surgeon, go with him. By the way, I have a 6 month waiting period and am the most expensive surgeon in town....just kidding! Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
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April 14, 2013
Answer: Should You Base Your Choice of Facial Plastic Surgeon on How Long You Must Wait Before an Opening?
Hi Fly,
Some patients may base their choice of plastic surgeon decision on the surgeons "wait", others may base it on the surgeons fee. Studies have shown that patients think that the more they pay, the better the surgeon, and that the longer they have to wait for surgery, the better the surgeon. I would not base my choice of surgeon on either of these factors. If you like everything about your surgeon, go with him. By the way, I have a 6 month waiting period and am the most expensive surgeon in town....just kidding! Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
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April 14, 2013
Answer: Should I Be Worried That my Plastic Surgeon Has Openings Only Three Weeks After my Consult?
There are other factors to consider here. For instance, I performed 1200 surgeries last year. Most of these were two or more procedures at once. Therefore, I performed a total of about 2300 operations. However, I have ability to operate in two operating rooms five times a week. Therefore, I can squeeze patients into the schedule within a week or so. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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April 14, 2013
Answer: Should I Be Worried That my Plastic Surgeon Has Openings Only Three Weeks After my Consult?
There are other factors to consider here. For instance, I performed 1200 surgeries last year. Most of these were two or more procedures at once. Therefore, I performed a total of about 2300 operations. However, I have ability to operate in two operating rooms five times a week. Therefore, I can squeeze patients into the schedule within a week or so. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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