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Plastic surgery has advanced dramatically in the last few decades. Plastic surgery procedures are safer and more sophisticated than ever. Both women and men have become much more interested in enhancing their appearance with various cosmetic procedures, including liposuction, facelifts, tummy tucks, Botox, and more.
Procedures including breast lifts, liposuction, and breast augmentations are among the most popular surgeries around the globe.
If you want to get plastic surgery, the first step is to find the best plastic surgeon for you and your situation. Even if you do a Google search for ‘the best plastic surgeon in Philadelphia,’ you will find dozens of options. How do you choose?
The truth is, there is no ‘best plastic surgeon’ for every patient. Even if you get the same breast augmentation as your cousin, you might find out that her plastic surgeon isn’t the right fit for you, and that’s fine.
Plastic surgery is often a wonderful, positive experience, and can change your life. So, keep in mind that you should not rush your decision when choosing a surgeon. Plastic surgery is an individualized experience, so what may be a great surgeon for someone else may not be a good choice for you.
Skilled surgeons understand that not every patient is an ideal fit, so they won’t pressure a patient into making hasty decisions.
There are several factors to consider when you are looking for the right surgeon for you:
Any surgeon that you are considering should be board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Before you set up your consultation, you should see if the surgeon has these credentials. If not, he or she doesn’t have the extensive training and experience that ensures you will have the best results.
Remember that medical credentials have many acronyms, and you can be confused by other certifications that the surgeon may have. But the one by the American Board of Plastic Surgery is the gold standard.
Also, see if the surgeon is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This society doesn’t certify surgeons, but it is a highly-respected group, and its members must be well trained and follow precise patient safety steps to be members.
The above credentials are vital signs that show you can trust that surgeon to be well trained and qualified to handle your surgery.
Many doctors today call themselves ‘cosmetic surgeons’ even though they are not board-certified in plastic surgery. You are taking a higher risk of substandard results and complications if you use a doctor that is not well trained in plastic surgery.
In addition to medical knowledge and training, plastic surgery requires a high degree of artistic skill, too.
Every person’s body is a bit different, so the ‘best’ surgeon for a breast lift is more likely to be the one whose work style aligns with your aesthetic goals and can make the treatment fit your unique situation.
The best plastic surgery requires the surgeon to customize the procedure to your needs, situation, and body specifics. Look over the surgeon’s before and after pictures of the exact procedures you want to get a feel for how he or she works.
During the consultation, ask for more case studies, pictures and testimonials so you can make an informed decision.
It is essential to find out what prior patients say about the surgeon before you make your decision. Checking reviews on Google, Yelp, and plastic surgeon patient forums can give you some ideas about what others liked and didn’t like about a particular surgeon.
Excellent surgeons should have many recent high ratings and good reviews from past patients.
It is essential that the surgical facility be accredited, safe, and above all – sanitary. Any qualified Philadelphia Board Certified Plastic Surgeon should have the most up to date facilities. Anyone not willing to show you their facilities should be disqualified immediately.
Most plastic surgeries happen outside the hospital, so the facility must have the highest quality, safety, and patient care standards.
To determine if the facility is accredited, you should ask if it has one or more of the following accreditations:
Just like finding the right financial planner or personal physician, it could take several tries before you meet a plastic surgeon that you feel you can trust. Having good communication and rapport with the surgeon and his or her staff can make the difference between an average experience and a great one.
When you find a plastic surgeon that you can relate to, you will feel more comfortable about the procedure, and you’ll be able to have open and honest discussions about your goals, lifestyle, health, and other matters critical to an excellent surgical result.
The job of your plastic surgeon is NOT to tell you what you want to hear. You may walk into their office confident that you need liposuction, but your surgeon may tell you that you are not a good candidate yet because you need to lose weight.
The best plastic surgeon will give you honest, direct guidance about approaching your situation and the results you can expect.
Interested in plastic surgery in Philadelphia? Dr. Stark will review your options in your consultation, as well as go over your surgical goals. He’ll decide if you’re a good candidate for a variety of plastic surgery procedures.
References
Finding The Right Plastic Surgeon For You. (n.d.). Accessed at https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/blog/finding-the-right-plastic-surgeon-for-you
How To Find A Plastic Surgeon. (n.d.). Accessed at https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/blog/how-to-find-a-plastic-surgeon
Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. Ran Stark brings decades of experience and training to each consultation. When you meet with Dr. Stark, he takes the time to give you information and options, so you can have confidence in your decision to move forward with the best procedure for you. Confidence. Personalized care. Impeccable results. That’s the Stark Difference. Discover that difference yourself by scheduling a consultation with Dr. Stark today.
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