Selecting a Surgeon
As plastic surgery becomes more mainstream in society today, the number of patients is ever increasing. Once you have decided to take that step and make the change that you have been considering for sometime, how do you select a surgeon? With celebrities such as Mickey Rourke and Tara Reid providing plastic surgery cautionary tales, it is apparent that the surgeon selection process needs to be more closely scrutinized. Selecting a surgeon that is the ideal fit for you, is not something to be taken lightly. Rushing a decision regarding surgery is dangerous and extremely ill-advised. So how do you decide upon the right physician? What accolades define a top surgeon? Although each individual patient’s needs may vary, there are some important standards that should be met.
There are several crucial questions one must ask of their prospective surgeon, the first of which being “Are you board certified?” Dr. Savalia is double board certified in general, as well as plastic surgery, placing him among the foremost physicians in the plastic surgery industry. The American Society of Plastic Surgery recommends that you select a physician with at least six years of surgical training and experience, with at least three years in plastic surgery. Your physician should operate only in accredited medical facilities and adhere to a strict code of ethics. It is important to ask your doctor if he or she has hospital privileges, and where.
Regrettably, any licensed physician can represent themselves as a “plastic surgeon” and it is of the utmost importance that you select a properly trained and certified physician. Your surgeon should: answer openly any and all questions regarding your procedure, clearly discuss their professional qualifications, honestly review the risks involved, all the while illustrating realistic expectations of your results. Ultimately, the surgeon must leave the decision up to you, without applying any pressure or undue influence upon that decision.
Plastic surgery is no longer a taboo topic in society today; it is discussed publicly among friends, family, and all forms of media outlets. With such wide publicity, prospective patients are bombarded with tales of success as with celebrities such as Ashlee Simpson and Ashley Tisdale, whose lives were vastly improved by their plastic surgery decisions, as well as tales of regret, i.e. Kathy Griffin and Lisa Rinna. Whether the experience be positive or negative, the underlying moral is that one must be extremely selective in choosing a surgeon; be critical of every aspect of their history, training, and experience. At Finesse Plastic Surgery we pride ourselves on being with the patient every step of the way, from the initial consultation, to your post operative follow up visits, and beyond. Dr. Savalia recognizes that such personal care is imperative to your success in carrying you through this life-altering experience.
June 24 2009 11:43 am | Uncategorized and cosmetic surgery
