(Updated for 2019)
Are you feeling unsure where to turn when looking for the right cosmetic surgeon in Tampa? Cosmetic surgery is yet another branch of medicine where the individual surgeon plays a huge role in the overall results.
This specialization requires a unique skill set that you shouldn’t assume is common among all medical professionals offering cosmetic procedures.
Defining the Specialty
Unfortunately, aesthetic treatments can be performed by any surgeon or medical doctor, even those who have not had specialized cosmetic surgery training. To the outside observer, it may seem like all those extra certifications aren’t really necessary anyway, especially for a relatively simple procedure. But a lot more goes into a successful cosmetic procedure than you might realize.
Let’s use liposuction as an example. This is not a procedure requiring years of training, and it may seem like any doctor could perform this treatment. From a purely technical standpoint, this may be true. The real difference, though, lies in the most important factor of the procedure: the results.
While any surgeon can perform a cosmetic procedure, not all surgeons have the extra training or the aesthetic eye to produce superior results.
While most doctors would be able to make an incision, insert the cannula (surgical wand), and remove fat cells, not every doctor is able to grasp exactly how the results will look later on.
An experienced cosmetic surgeon who has undergone postdoctoral training in cosmetic surgery procedures understands the way the body will heal, and is able to adjust their technique accordingly. This means accounting for many factors which non-specialized surgeons simply haven’t considered.
Experience and Training
There are plenty of practices in Tampa offering cosmetic surgery, and even more offices that perform cosmetic procedures yet lack the specialized training. Although some common cosmetic treatments like BOTOX® Cosmetic can be performed by doctors who are not cosmetic surgeons, are you willing to take that chance with your body and your health? Find a cosmetic surgeon with both training and skills. The results will be well worth it.
Dr. Joseph Castellano is an experienced board-certified cosmetic surgeon with specialized training in facial rejuvenation, breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, and body contouring. Since 2010 he has helped men and women throughout Tampa and beyond acheive natural-looking results.
To find out more about Dr. Castellano or to schedule an appointment, please contact us online or call our office today at (813) 872-6093.
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
