Plastic surgery procedures range from anything like cosmetic nose surgery, facelift and liposuction to full-fledged reconstructive surgery, abdominoplasty, etc., each of which requires a skilful, steady hand to give you long-lasting and satisfactory results. Thus picking the right surgeon to perform your procedure is crucial so that you can enjoy a safe and aesthetically gratifying result. On the other hand, if you end up with the wrong surgeon, you could suffer irreparable damages and long-lasting impairment.
What should you look for when you are selecting a plastic surgeon?
Deep dive into before and after results
When you are considering getting plastic surgery done, all you think about is the final result but don’t ponder much on the fact that not all plastic surgery procedures end well.
The first step to ensuring you end up with the results you desire is to pick the right plastic surgeon, not only one with the desired experience and expertise but also with a track record of producing exceptional results.
Most renowned plastic surgeons maintain a file with “before and after” pictures of the procedures they perform. This is something you must thoroughly examine. You must ensure that these pictures include a minimum of two instances where the “after” photo has been taken at least a year after the surgery was conducted.
Other important factors to consider
Make sure the surgeon you pick is board certified
Ensure your surgeon is board certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This entails that the surgeon has a minimum of six years of surgical training behind him with two or three years completely devoted to plastic surgery. It also means, the surgeon has cleared some rigorous written and oral tests as well have shown high standards of ethical surgical practice.
Look for a surgeon whose operation facility is accredited
Whether the procedure is performed as a day’s affair or requires you to stay a night at the surgeon’s facility, make sure the place is properly accredited. This ensure that the facility maintains strict standards for proper equipment, safety, staff and surgeon credentials.
See if your surgeon is asking you adequate and relevant questions before putting you through the operation
Your surgeon should also take into account your medical history in order to give you a holistic treatment. They should discuss the pros and cons of all potential treatments with you before plunging into one.
Be cognizant of whether the surgeon is trying to overload you with additional services
Make sure you don’t fall into the trap of surgeons who try to oversell and suggests procedures and benefits you neither comprehend nor asked for.
See if you can relate to and feel comfortable with your surgeon
Make sure your surgeon has established a level of comfort with you before embarking on the surgery.
See if the surgeon has adequate experience and expertise in dealing with patients and the surgery he is performing
Ask your surgeon about their professional involvement in the subject, training, education and experience.
Make an informed choice
Hope these tips will aid you to find a plastic surgeon who is not only qualified with all the right credentials but also personable and holds excellent testimonials of past patients. Checking on the past records is crucial to give yourself an easier and less stressful experience as well as make your period of convalescence easier.
Schedule a consultation
Contact Dr. Nilay Shah at 212-203-1020 to know more about various plastic surgery procedures, you can learn more about him here.
