If you’d like to improve your appearance, one of the most important steps is finding the right cosmetic surgeon. But how do you know who to trust, and what kinds of things should you look for in a cosmetic surgeon?
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Experience Is Key
An experienced, skilled cosmetic surgeon should perform a range of various cosmetic procedures on a routine basis. This ensures that their skills are finely-honed, as well as proving that they’ve had a wide sampling of case studies. Because no two people are alike, each cosmetic surgery that they’ve performed presents them the opportunity to adapt their skills and customize the procedure. Ask your prospective cosmetic surgeon how often they’ve done the procedure you’re considering to gauge whether you feel they have the experience you’re looking for.
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Personal Rapport
Trust is an important part of your relationship with your cosmetic surgeon. You want to work with someone who listens to your goals, speaks candidly with you about what to expect from your cosmetic procedure and who customizes a surgical plan that’s designed to meet your unique needs.
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Good Follow Up Care
Your journey doesn’t end when you leave your cosmetic surgeon’s office after your procedure. A good cosmetic surgeon will want to monitor your progress and schedule follow up appointments to ensure you’re healing well. It’s also a good idea to ask your cosmetic surgeon what their policy is regarding revision surgery.
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Reasonable Prices
Cosmetic surgery isn’t covered by insurance, so plan to pay out of pocket for your procedure. Although cosmetic surgery prices vary according to region and type of procedure, you can research the average cost of the procedure and compare that with your cosmetic surgeon’s prices. You don’t want bargain basement prices, but you also don’t need to pay sky-high rates.
Author: Dr. Joseph Castellano
Dr. Joseph Castellano is a native Floridian who grew up in the Tampa Bay area. After medical school and residency, Dr. Castellano returned home and has opened a practice in Tampa, Florida focusing on breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, liposuction, facelift, and eyelid rejuvenation. He is a member of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, American College of Surgeons, and American Medical Association
