Choosing the right surgeon is one of the most important decisions you will make in your plastic surgery journey. Your surgeon is the person you trust to understand your goals and bring that vision to life while keeping you safe and healthy.
The most important factor in choosing the right surgeon is chemistry. A patient-plastic surgeon relationship can last a lifetime! For this reason, it is critically important that you feel comfortable with and confident in your surgeon. You should be able to be honest with them about your deepest insecurities and fears, which takes a profound degree of trust. Meeting with your surgeon for your initial consultation should give you a good idea of whether you have the foundation to build this relationship based on how they answer your questions, listen to you, and explain the surgery and recovery details. I am always happy to meet with my patients multiple times before surgery if that helps them to feel good about their choice of surgeon.
Choosing the right surgeon is one of the most important decisions you will make in your plastic surgery journey. Your surgeon is the person you trust to understand your goals and bring that vision to life while keeping you safe and healthy.
The most important factor in choosing the right surgeon is chemistry. A patient-plastic surgeon relationship can last a lifetime! For this reason, it is critically important that you feel comfortable with and confident in your surgeon. You should be able to be honest with them about your deepest insecurities and fears, which takes a profound degree of trust. Meeting with your surgeon for your initial consultation should give you a good idea of whether you have the foundation to build this relationship based on how they answer your questions, listen to you, and explain the surgery and recovery details. I am always happy to meet with my patients multiple times before surgery if that helps them to feel good about their choice of surgeon.
Another critical factor in choosing the right surgeon is qualification. You should always research your plastic surgeon’s credentials and ensure they are board certified, specifically by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). The ABPS has very rigorous standards for safety, ethics, and skill to become board certified. Therefore, you can feel confident in a surgeon who has achieved this level of certification and know that they are qualified to deliver you the best care. Beware of boards other than the ABPS, as many of these have much less stringent standards for certification and can be used by doctors who are not properly trained to try and perform plastic surgery operations.
Overall, your choice of surgeon is very personal and very important. Hopefully, it will help you achieve all of your plastic surgery goals and have an exceptional experience while doing it!
At Astra Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, we believe plastic surgery can achieve beautiful yet subtle results that accentuate your natural contours. Whether you opt for surgical treatments or non-invasive procedures, your cosmetic surgeon should possess a thorough understanding of the body's symmetry and proportions to ensure the best possible outcomes.*
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