5 Most Common Questions Asked of Cosmetic Surgeons
We find that some of the same questions repeatedly come up when prospective patients are consulting with me. We have listed the most popular ones. I don't want to sound like a broken record, but it's extremely important to be informed and feel that all your questions are answered when deciding to have cosmetic surgery. If you are left with unanswered questions, you should be concerned.
~Robert Kotler, MD, FACS
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- Q: If I see a picture in a magazine of a particular feature that I like, should I bring the photo to the consultation?
A: Yes, this can help the doctor understand your desires. It is also helpful when the doctor offers computer imaging so you can see the predicted result of your procedure. Imaging is the best way to determine what you like and what will look the most natural. - Q: Will I meet the doctor during the consultation?
A: The answer better be "yes". It is imperative to meet with the doctor who will be performing your procedure. - Q: In addition to reviewing the hundreds of before/after photos on the website and in the photo albums in the office, would it be O.K. to speak with a patient who already had the procedure?
A: This is a great way to get first hand knowledge of someone's experience the doctor and the office. You will also learn about recovery from a patient's viewpoint. An even better opportunity would be to meet the patient. - Q: I did not realize I needed several different procedures to accomplish what I hoped for. I may be exceeding my budget. Are there ways for me to reduce cost, but without compromising the result?
A: Yes there are. In Chapter 11 of my book, Secrets of a Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgeon, I share some very practical strategies. For example, if you have flexibility in your schedule and can fill a surgery center opening when one arises, you can save a healthy percentage of the surgeon's fee. There are other ways too. No shame in asking. - Q: I am concerned about pain.
A: Today, there is no reason for any patient to suffer pain. We have a big assortment of pain medications and tranquilizers to keep you comfortable and relaxed. If you have had experience - good or bad - with certain medications, we need to know and we can alter our prescription plans accordingly.
~Robert Kotler, MD, FACS
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2 Comments:
hello my name is nancy. i have a grandson 7 who had ear surgery in atlanta. large ears taken in. now he has keloids. what is the most common prcedure out there?
i live in atlanta ga. who is the best in this field. In atlanta or where ever he is
sitocompton@aol.com please respond and give me a direction in your opion.
nancy
Doctors are human like all other people in this world. There are good one and bad ones as well, just like in any profession.
I was terribly mutilated from facial surgery by a doctor I found out was sadistic. I had to have several surgeries done to make me look half normal. The cost was well over $30,000.
I do not look as I used to. I was put back together by a wonderful doctor in N.Y. city. I will live my life as best I can; but there are many scars in my mind. I turned to religion to help me and it has to a certain extent. However, from all the trauma and destruction, my husband decided to divorce me. Becaue of my ill health now, I can not be employeed.
I live as best I can with hope of course and to think positive. However, I feel after 25 years of marriage, my life is perhaps over. I pray to God on a daily basis to help me and try to forgive the doctor and my husband as well. I am a very innocent, trusting lady, but perhaps noe more. All my life I have been taken advantage of others. I realize it is all my fault and I am seeing a psychothearpist to help me gain some reality in my life and to help me survive. I am the mother of two wonderful children and three grandchildren. So I have a very good reason to live. I have great communication with my children and love them dearly.
This is only a portion of my story that has ocurred over now eleven years. I know my marriage would have been intact had I not had the destructive surgery.
Oh well, that is life. I try to learn from my experciences, however, it takes time to do so. I feel I am doing better now than the past eleven years.
Thanks for listening.
Sincerely,
Joanne Weiss fivekaratdiamond@yahoo.com
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