Female Plastic Surgeons - Firsthand Knowledge is Invaluable

Cosmetic Procedures - Factors to Consider

If you are considering a cosmetic procedure such as breast augmentations, then you should be applauded for not being afraid to make changes to promote your self image, but you should also be sure to choose the proper cosmetic surgeon in order to make sure that your procedure is a success and that you feel completely comfortable with your care provider.

There are many factors to consider, and while many of these factors can be objective in nature, the bottom line is that you need to make sure to trust your instincts in regards to the 'fit' you experience between you and your prospective cosmetic surgeon, as you will depend on this person heavily during this process. Aside from fit, there are factors to consider when choosing a cosmetic surgeon, and they can be separated into 'tangible' and 'intangible' categories.

Tangible Factors

Regardless of other issues, any cosmetic surgeon you choose needs to possess the necessary experience and qualifications to ensure that your procedure will be completed properly. Many people tend to lump these two factors together, but they should be analyzed separately, as they are not necessarily mutually inclusive. In regards to experience, your cosmetic surgeon should have at least 10 years of practical, hands-on experience that includes multiple surgeries, many different types of patients in their working history, a sound approach to the practice that can only be learned by running a practice and an almost obsessive attention to detail and patient satisfaction. You should also be sure to understand where your cosmetic surgeon is licensed to practice. Qualifications, and the amount of weight that should be given to them, should begin with schooling. Specifically, if you are going to have surgery, you should work with a cosmetic surgeon who has an educational history in surgery - namely, a diploma and/or fellowships from medical colleges that are renowned and fully accredited. You should also make sure that your prospective cosmetic surgeon is board-certified by such entities as the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and many of these qualifications will lead to teaching experience as well, which is also invaluable.

Intangible Factors

Aside from finding a 'fit,' you should also consider factors that could lead to the best fit. One of the most prevalent in general is familiarity with any patient's situation. When this notion is applied to breast augmentation, many patients will feel as though knowledge of being a woman will help provide the doctor with the perspective necessary to perform the procedure at a level that will satisfy the patient.

Of course, personal issues of importance are just that - personal. However, aside from the tangible factors such as education and experience that you need to consider, the intangible factors of fit and perspective are also critical in regards to your overall experience and satisfaction level with the improvements you'll be making.

By Andrew Sarski