Frequently Asked Questions
Please explore the paragraphs below to find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about plastic surgery procedures and pre- and post-operative care. We are committed to patient education and hope that you will find this information useful.
No matter where you are in your journey to choose a cosmetic surgeon, you are sure to have a lot of questions, and rightly so. Where your health, your appearance and your overall well-being are concerned there is no question too trivial, no request for information too big.
We invite all new patients to book a free no obligation consultation to discuss your needs, but if you simply want to ask a question (that doesn’t appear here) to help with your research, we are more than happy to provide the answers you need either on the telephone or by email.
The best plastic surgery candidates are individuals who are in good physical and mental health, and have realistic expectations. We prefer to treat patients who have a strong sense of self and legitimate reasons for pursuing cosmetic surgery. A consultation appointment is the best way to determine your candidacy for a specific procedure that you have in mind.
To become a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon usually requires fifteen years of education and training beyond high school. This is broken down into four years of Undergraduate Study, four years of Medical School, five years of residency in General Surgery, and two years of fellowship in Plastic Surgery.
Surgical procedures are performed at an accredited outpatient surgical center or a local hospital. We are affiliated with several local medical centers where our patients undergo surgery.
Initial consultations, follow up appointments and all non-surgical treatments and minor surgical procedures are performed at our private practice.
Plastic surgery is not painful because it is performed under local or general anesthesia. However, just like any operation, plastic surgery can cause mild to moderate discomfort after treatment.
Each individual has a personal pain threshold, thus the discomfort level may vary from one patient to another. Appropriate pain medicine is provided to relieve any discomfort.
Plastic surgery can be performed at any point in a patient’s life. However, some cosmetic procedures cannot be performed on children and adolescents until they have reached full development.
Our board-certified plastic surgeon can help you determine if a specific procedure is right for you considering your age, lifestyle and aesthetic or functional concerns.
Reconstructive surgery focuses on correcting physical deformities caused by injury or illness. It is designed to restore both function and appearance. Examples of reconstructive procedures are breast reconstruction and hand surgery.
Cosmetic surgery, on the other hand, is performed to enhance the beauty of an already healthy and fully functional body part. Some of the more common cosmetic procedures include breast augmentation, liposuction and facelift.
