Choosing A Cosmetic Surgeon

Choosing A Cosmetic Surgeon

Choosing to undergo a cosmetic procedure shouldn’t be an overnight thought. While we encourage chasing your dreams and desires, you will live with your decision to undergo plastic or cosmetic surgery for the rest of your life. Your choice of a surgeon plays an instrumental role in shaping your journey and end results. That’s why it’s important to pay attention to these considerations during the selection process.

Is your prospective surgeon certified?

The government requires every practicing cosmetic surgeon to have the necessary credentials that confirm their qualifications. Credentials prove that the surgeon is adequately educated and trained to offer cosmetic surgery. Also, make sure that your prospective cosmetic surgeon is board certified.

Confirm the surgeon’s experience level

Cosmetic surgery is a wide arena with each area demanding different skills. For instance, breast augmentation surgeries are quite different from facial cosmetic procedures such as rhinoplasty. Once you’ve identified your area of interest, ensure that your surgeon has substantial experience in the specific procedure that you want. You may also inquire about how many times they’ve performed the cosmetic procedure and their success rates.

Does the surgeon have any interpersonal skills?

Pay attention to how the cosmetic surgeon interacts with you and other clients. Face to face interviews will help you gauge his or her interpersonal skills. Cosmetic surgery is a huge deal that requires constant and clear communication between you and your surgeon. You need to feel entirely comfortable with your surgeon and be able to speak out your desires and needs. During your appointment sessions, ask yourself if you enjoy spending time with the surgeon. Do you feel comfortable asking your surgeon any questions about your body and desires? If your answer is yes, then you are on the right track.

Recommendations are paramount

It would help put you at ease if you saw your surgeon’s ability first-hand. If you have a friend who just had a cosmetic procedure, and you loved the results, they should be an excellent starting point to ask for referrals. However, keep in mind that various cosmetic surgeons are skilled in different subspecialties. You might want to head into a surgeon’s office who is skilled in procuring the procedure you are interested in.

Second opinions come in handy

As earlier discussed, surgeons use different techniques to achieve specific desired results. Ask your first prospective surgeon what approaches they use to procure the procedures. You might also want to browse through their portfolios to see what you would expect of them. Consider seeking more opinions from several other cosmetic surgeons to compare their abilities and techniques and choose one that you feel most comfortable following.

Find out about the operation facility

Your safety during the cosmetic operations mainly depends on the facility and the team in charge of your surgery. Confirm if the operating rooms in the clinic are accredited, well equipped, staffed, and stocked with medication.

During this process, pay attention to the red flags. Turn down any offers that don’t match up the standards. Have you been looking for a certified, experienced, and professional cosmetic surgeon in preparation for your transformation? Reach us through our contact information to book an appointment with Ellen A. Janetzke, M.D. We strive to deliver!