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Janet Webb
Copyright (c) 2010 Janet Webb When remodeling a basement or adding onto a home, savvy homeowners get multiple bids and meet with a varitety of contractors. The bids can influence the owner's final decision as well as quality of presented work in a formal proposal including before and after photos and even recommendation letters from former clients. It is the same when interviewing surgeons. Of course there's a difference between emergency surgery and elective, cosmetic surgery. Emergencies happen and rarely does a patient have a specialist's name in their fist waiting to take their call. Instead, patients in this emergency-type scenario rely on referrals from the hospital staff and emergency room doctors. When electing to have surgery, however, it's as important to interview several surgeons beforehand to ensure getting one that is a personal fit. There's nothing more personal than surgery, says Denver plastic surgeon Jeffrey R. Raval, MD, FACS. "The face is without a doubt the most important piece to a person's psyche and identity. So why would a patient proceed with plastic surgery without fully investigating the surgeon's reputation and performance record...especially when they'd make a point to get three or more bids on a hardwood floor job." Among the things to ask your prospective surgeon:
- How many procedures like mine have you performed?
- Can you show me before & after pictures?
- What do you recommend I do to prepare for the surgery to get the best results and/or quicker recovery?
- Are their specific risks associated with this procedure?
- What are alternative treatments to consider?
- What is the recovery like?
- When will I see results of the surgery?
- When can I begin wearing make-up or skincare products?
- What can I do to maintain the results? The most telling research comes from interviewing other patients who have had a similar procedure. Ask the doctor for references willing to share their experience. A good experience is judged by a pleasant process every step of the way. It is necessary to communicate openly with your Dr. what your desired results will be so your Dr. can discuss your expectations with you. A level of trust and confidence is important to establish. You also need a surgeon who is at the highest level of expertise and medical certification who is accessible to answer questions whenever you need him or her. Choosing the right Dr. ensures your surgery will be done once and done correctly.
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