I am 66 and need a facelift and neck lift, and I was considering a Teaching hospital in a very well known and respected NYC hospital. Any comments?
Answer: Considering a facelift at a teaching hospital. Regardless of where your facelift is undertaken you should be under the supervision of one particular surgeon. That's surgeon will be responsible for your ultimate result. If you have confidence then it makes no difference where the operation is performed.
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Answer: Considering a facelift at a teaching hospital. Regardless of where your facelift is undertaken you should be under the supervision of one particular surgeon. That's surgeon will be responsible for your ultimate result. If you have confidence then it makes no difference where the operation is performed.
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February 25, 2017
Answer: It is hard enough to get a great facelift with an experienced surgeon. If money is your only concern, this might seem like a good idea. I have seen a few folks who elected to go this route. What I can tell you is that experience makes a work of difference.
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February 25, 2017
Answer: It is hard enough to get a great facelift with an experienced surgeon. If money is your only concern, this might seem like a good idea. I have seen a few folks who elected to go this route. What I can tell you is that experience makes a work of difference.
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February 25, 2017
Answer: Cosmetic Surgery at A Teaching Hospital MBG Having your cosmetic surgery at a teaching hospital can sometimes be a less expensive alternative to cosmetic surgery. Each teaching hospital has a different approach. Usually a plastic surgery resident or fellow will perform the surgery under the guidance of a board-certified plastic surgeon, who may or may not be present during your operation. For this reason it is important to do your research and ask these questions before agreeing to the surgery. Also it may be a good idea to compare costs to other board-certified plastic surgeons in your area. Good luck
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February 25, 2017
Answer: Cosmetic Surgery at A Teaching Hospital MBG Having your cosmetic surgery at a teaching hospital can sometimes be a less expensive alternative to cosmetic surgery. Each teaching hospital has a different approach. Usually a plastic surgery resident or fellow will perform the surgery under the guidance of a board-certified plastic surgeon, who may or may not be present during your operation. For this reason it is important to do your research and ask these questions before agreeing to the surgery. Also it may be a good idea to compare costs to other board-certified plastic surgeons in your area. Good luck
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February 25, 2017
Answer: Teaching hospital The residents will be doing your surgery. The 'attending surgeon' might be doing some of the surgery, or maybe just directing the residents. Your postoperative follow up might be with different residents than those that did your surgery. A 'name' teaching hospital can mislead you into thinking that the residents are 'good'. You might ask for the name of the attending surgeon who will be helping the residents and do your due diligence on that surgeon. Lastly, you might have limited legal recourse against the teaching hospital if there is a catastrophic event.
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February 25, 2017
Answer: Teaching hospital The residents will be doing your surgery. The 'attending surgeon' might be doing some of the surgery, or maybe just directing the residents. Your postoperative follow up might be with different residents than those that did your surgery. A 'name' teaching hospital can mislead you into thinking that the residents are 'good'. You might ask for the name of the attending surgeon who will be helping the residents and do your due diligence on that surgeon. Lastly, you might have limited legal recourse against the teaching hospital if there is a catastrophic event.
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February 24, 2017
Answer: Cost and quality may be more variable Thanks for your question. A teaching hospital usually means that residents and/or fellows will be observing and possibly participating in your case. Typically for cosmetic procedures these trainees are just watching but if your surgeon teaches fellows (a more advanced trainee) the fellow may perform part of the surgery. I would have a conversation with your surgeon about who performs the surgery. In terms of cost, the cost of the operating room and anesthesia may be more than it would be at an outpatient surgery center, but this varies by hospital and surgery center. If your surgeon has several good before and afters and good reviews, he/she is probably worth sticking with. Best of luck!
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February 24, 2017
Answer: Cost and quality may be more variable Thanks for your question. A teaching hospital usually means that residents and/or fellows will be observing and possibly participating in your case. Typically for cosmetic procedures these trainees are just watching but if your surgeon teaches fellows (a more advanced trainee) the fellow may perform part of the surgery. I would have a conversation with your surgeon about who performs the surgery. In terms of cost, the cost of the operating room and anesthesia may be more than it would be at an outpatient surgery center, but this varies by hospital and surgery center. If your surgeon has several good before and afters and good reviews, he/she is probably worth sticking with. Best of luck!
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