I have been to two plastic surgery consultations for breast augmentation surgery. One shared a complication rate of 2.9%. The other said he is too busy with patient care to track metrics but in general risk is low. What is the industry standard or best practice? Should I walk away from a surgeon that doesn’t have data (or won’t share it)? Thanks!
Answer: Metrics are not required; Good to ask, though; Multiple consults will assist in choosing the right surgeon. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon' s experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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Answer: Metrics are not required; Good to ask, though; Multiple consults will assist in choosing the right surgeon. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon' s experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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Answer: Performance metrics Dear Terrific121959,
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July 21, 2023
Answer: Performance metrics Thanks for your question! I think that it might be difficult to give an accurate answer to that question as I'm sure the number is constantly changing. I think you should base your decision off your level of comfort, reviews, B&A photos, board certifications, etc. I do not think that performance metrics are critical in the decision-making process. Good luck!
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July 21, 2023
Answer: Performance metrics Thanks for your question! I think that it might be difficult to give an accurate answer to that question as I'm sure the number is constantly changing. I think you should base your decision off your level of comfort, reviews, B&A photos, board certifications, etc. I do not think that performance metrics are critical in the decision-making process. Good luck!
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July 21, 2023
Answer: Excellent question. Congratulations on doing your due diligence. There is no mandatory metric requirement nor are there any statutes requiring surgeons to share any such data. Ultimately, your decision to have surgery, and selecting your surgeon, is based on your research, and your gut feeling as to whether or not your plastic surgeon has earned your trust. Before and After photo galleries, reviews, your interaction with your surgeon and his or her office staff all go into the decision making. Ultimately your decision is a leap of faith.
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July 21, 2023
Answer: Excellent question. Congratulations on doing your due diligence. There is no mandatory metric requirement nor are there any statutes requiring surgeons to share any such data. Ultimately, your decision to have surgery, and selecting your surgeon, is based on your research, and your gut feeling as to whether or not your plastic surgeon has earned your trust. Before and After photo galleries, reviews, your interaction with your surgeon and his or her office staff all go into the decision making. Ultimately your decision is a leap of faith.
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July 26, 2023
Answer: Data Collecting data does take time and can be difficult to obtain, especially if the software system used does not collect the data well. I would suggest looking at the surgeon's photos and ask questions. If you are uncomfortable with his/her answers, then meet with another physician.
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July 26, 2023
Answer: Data Collecting data does take time and can be difficult to obtain, especially if the software system used does not collect the data well. I would suggest looking at the surgeon's photos and ask questions. If you are uncomfortable with his/her answers, then meet with another physician.
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