I will be having breast augmentation, a tummy tuck and umbilical hernia repair at the same time. I have narrowed it down to 2 surgeons that seem very similar in terms of skills, results, experience, education, price and opinion. So that is great. The only real difference is one is male and ther other is female. Is there anything I am missing in deciding who to choose? Technique may be different. How do I choose?
Answer: How to choose between two surgeons?
You should make sure that your plastic surgeon is well-expereince and board certified by American Board of Plastic Surgery. Review your surgeon's pre and postop photos. Finally, consider who you feel more comfortable with. You are embarking on a journey for better contour. Your encounter with your plastic surgeon will not end on the surgery day. You will follow-up with your plastic surgeon and his/her staff for awhile post-operatviely. You want to make sure that your surgeon/staff listen to your needs and concerns and feel welcomed. Best wishes on your surgery and recovery!
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Answer: How to choose between two surgeons?
You should make sure that your plastic surgeon is well-expereince and board certified by American Board of Plastic Surgery. Review your surgeon's pre and postop photos. Finally, consider who you feel more comfortable with. You are embarking on a journey for better contour. Your encounter with your plastic surgeon will not end on the surgery day. You will follow-up with your plastic surgeon and his/her staff for awhile post-operatviely. You want to make sure that your surgeon/staff listen to your needs and concerns and feel welcomed. Best wishes on your surgery and recovery!
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August 11, 2012
Answer: Choosing between Plastic Surgeons
I congratulate you on doing your research and seeing multiple plastic surgeons.
First, After ensuring they are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, I would look at their experience and practice focus. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery is an art that requires experience and continuing education on part of the surgeon.
Secondly, remember that you are going to develop a long lasting relationship with this physician and office. How easily accessible is the doctor and their staff? How do they make you feel each visit? How attentive and detailed are they in their postop care? Do they give you the same time after surgery that you receive before surgery?
Last and most important, Safety. Does your doctor plan to perform your surgery in a hospital, surgery center, or office? What is the experience of the anesthesia and OR staff?? Is it necessary for you to stay overnight?
These are factors that I find patients use to determine their surgeon. I hope this helps.
Dr. Gill
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August 11, 2012
Answer: Choosing between Plastic Surgeons
I congratulate you on doing your research and seeing multiple plastic surgeons.
First, After ensuring they are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, I would look at their experience and practice focus. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery is an art that requires experience and continuing education on part of the surgeon.
Secondly, remember that you are going to develop a long lasting relationship with this physician and office. How easily accessible is the doctor and their staff? How do they make you feel each visit? How attentive and detailed are they in their postop care? Do they give you the same time after surgery that you receive before surgery?
Last and most important, Safety. Does your doctor plan to perform your surgery in a hospital, surgery center, or office? What is the experience of the anesthesia and OR staff?? Is it necessary for you to stay overnight?
These are factors that I find patients use to determine their surgeon. I hope this helps.
Dr. Gill
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