Patient Comfort

Once you have established that your cosmetic surgeon or plastic surgeon is well qualified, it is time to discern his or her trustworthiness and patient rapport. A patient's comfort is an integral part of the surgical and healing process. Here we'll provide you with some tips for distinguishing an excellent cosmetic surgeon from one of ill repute:

First, establish whether you feel comfortable with the surgeon and his or her staff--neither party should make you feel uneasy or neglected. A good cosmetic surgeon will completely address all of your concerns and never impatiently goad you into making decisions. Steer clear of doctors that avoid answering or refuse to respond to your inquiries.

Second, assess your surroundings. Both the outer office and inner rooms should be perfectly sterile and tidy--a good indication that the surgery will be conducted in the utmost hygienic degree and the cosmetic surgeon will work meticulously.

Third, be wary of a cosmetic surgeon or plastic surgeon that is willing to combine more than one major surgical procedure into one operation session. While one operation lowers anesthesia use and surgical room fees, the combined cosmetic surgery may be traumatic to your body and tiring to the staff.