Using a Doctor in a Fellowship Program - Opinions?

There is significant fee variety all over the country and around the region for different facial rejuvenation and all cosmetic related procedures. Often, it is related to the experience and expertise of the surgeon. This is one time where you should not trust your face, your breasts, or your body contouring to the lowest price of a surgeon or a billboard with a “new look” offer. In medicine and in life, you get what you pay for. You only have one face, one nose, and one body that you want to re-shape or restore. Secondary cosmetic surgery is far more difficult and the results are far less appealing and satisfying than having it done right primarily. Choose your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon wisely based upon experience and expertise in facelift surgery.

 

I, like many of my colleagues on this website, performed Facelifts during my fellowship.  Were the results good and the patients happy?  Yes.  Are my Facelift results much better 10 years later?  Absolutely.  As you mentioned in your question, experience and skill come with a price.  Although you can obtain an adequate result from a Surgeon in fellowship, the risk of being less than satisfied is inevitably higher than a Facelift with an experienced Surgeon.  Likewise, your access to follow up may be limited.  You must weigh these concerns with your concerns about cost and make the best decision you can.