It is to my understanding that individuals undergoing training will sometimes be present in the operating room and perform the plastic surgery while under the surgeon's supervision. If this request can be met, how can I be certain that my surgeon will not allow the mentioned individuals in the operating room? The procedure in particular that I am asking about is a primary rhinoplasty, but answers from a variety of plastic surgeons would be helpful.
August 2, 2020
Answer: Rhinoplasty consultation Yes- rhinoplasty is one of the most challenging procedures that requires years to train and to achieve experience to perform. Residents and fellows are part of the training process and learn from experience and observation. I would ask your rhinoplasty surgeon this question to see their routine; indeed, though, typically there are assistants that may be present to aid in the procedure, even though the attending surgeon is the one performing the procedure..
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August 2, 2020
Answer: Rhinoplasty consultation Yes- rhinoplasty is one of the most challenging procedures that requires years to train and to achieve experience to perform. Residents and fellows are part of the training process and learn from experience and observation. I would ask your rhinoplasty surgeon this question to see their routine; indeed, though, typically there are assistants that may be present to aid in the procedure, even though the attending surgeon is the one performing the procedure..
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Answer: Residents in training Certainly it is your right to request that residents and medical students not be involved in your aesthetic surgical procedure. Aesthetic surgery, especially rhinoplasty, is difficult for trainees to learn because while residents may assist and observe many of these procedures; they usually do not perform the surgery as you believe and may have been told. For those surgeons strongly motivated to train the next generation of plastic surgeons, (including myself), I would encourage you to have a frank discussion with your surgeon and not insist on their exclusion but rather include yourself in the very important training process and share your motivation, desires and expectations with these doctors so that you can help educate them by explaining your fears, anxieties and expectations related to the procedure. My patients continue to teach me important lessons even after 28 years of practice. While I understand your concerns, please don't deny them your very valuable input to their training.
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Answer: Residents in training Certainly it is your right to request that residents and medical students not be involved in your aesthetic surgical procedure. Aesthetic surgery, especially rhinoplasty, is difficult for trainees to learn because while residents may assist and observe many of these procedures; they usually do not perform the surgery as you believe and may have been told. For those surgeons strongly motivated to train the next generation of plastic surgeons, (including myself), I would encourage you to have a frank discussion with your surgeon and not insist on their exclusion but rather include yourself in the very important training process and share your motivation, desires and expectations with these doctors so that you can help educate them by explaining your fears, anxieties and expectations related to the procedure. My patients continue to teach me important lessons even after 28 years of practice. While I understand your concerns, please don't deny them your very valuable input to their training.
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