I am Dr. Ajaya Kashyap, Cosmetic/Plastic
Surgeon. Today I will talk about how to choose your plastic surgeon or a
physician for a cosmetic procedure. The most common way people try to find is a
suitable plastic surgeon or aesthetic surgeon or a dermatologist is by going on
to the net. So, the person who gets promoted online, they work hard to get promoted
online or one who has before and after pictures. I think the best way is to
proceed is first going on the net preferably finding the surgeon who is there
in your area. since you find the surgeon, I will give you a checklist and you
can figure out if those surgeons match your needs and for the procedure. The
first question you need to ask on the net is the surgeon credentials. Are they
certified in the US, UK or in India or wherever they are practicing or have
been practicing for?
Now, there is an easy way to check the US
qualifications, you can go on American board and medical specialties and see
what they are certified in. In India, you can see people who have MCH degrees
and you can ask them to show you degrees. And in dermatology, you can see that
they are MD in dermatology. Similarly, For UK you can find if they have or the
fellow of the college of plastic surgeons and what associations they belong to.
There are a lot of association and the biggest association American Society of
Plastic Surgeons where surgeons from all over the world can become members
after providing them certain criteria. So, you have to look at the fellowship
and membership. You have to look at the qualification and confirm them that
they are honest about it. Look at the pictures like before and after, make sure
they are not modified and not photoshop the picture.
The next would be actually once you figure out
the kind of shortlist the surgeon, you can give them a call and find out how
much experience they have, especially for the particular procedure you are
looking for? One should not shop around and see the cheapest surgeon or the
most expensive surgeon. My request would be not to look at the price as being
one of the first criteria, just make sure you get the right physician for your
needs. Once you make a plan, meet the surgeon, call the office and make an
appointment. Most of the surgeon/physician charges the consultation fee.
Some would do a free consultation and that is
obviously to get a little more business. Once you go to the Dr office, make
sure you look at the office, see the ambiance and see the staff. And then you
will have the basic idea. If you like it, they are respectful, then you go
ahead and talk to the surgeon. Ask them about their experience again, ask about
any complications they have faced with any patient. Ask them about the
complications and re-operation rate are and then you see some before and after
pictures. Rhinoplasty will give you a good idea. I offer 3D pictures of
rhinoplasty when you tell everyone who is experience with the computer can do
nice rhinoplasty on the screen. For eg, if you go for rhinoplasty or body
contouring, ask them how many do they do in a month or in a year. And till date
how many have they practiced.
Do they know all the new trends in the market
about the surgery? Do not get impressed by new laser and equipment, usually, a
lot of the equipments have a limited life, half-life. So, always check about
the procedure with the Dr and on the net also. Now, if you have a problem which
is unique then you have to to the surgeon who has vast experience. If your
problem is common if you need liposuction and there is a young surgeon that is
the person you may want to go to. If you have a very complex issue or a major
procedure like facial rejuvenation or facelift so, you need a more mature
surgeon. Age itself does not mean much but experience means a lot. Lastly, you
should talk to the surgeon, think and talk to him for his ideas about
aesthetics.
And if his ideas match yours then you may decide
to go ahead with the procedure. Often time it is a good idea to go for 2nd
opinion. But do not get impressed by the people who are not truthful, people
who show more than they can deliver. Make sure you choose a surgeon with whom
you are comfortable and you can be with Dr for a few months or years. Most of
the surgeons will offer some of the corrections and you should ask them about
the policy, re-operation surgery, charges for your operation surgery. Once you
are comfortable, go ahead and get the procedure done.
Thank You.
In case you have
a concern or query you can always consult an expert & get answers
to your questions!
Contact Us:
Dr. Ajaya Kashyap
US Board Certified Plastic
Surgeon
Call: +91-9818369662, 9958221983
E-mail: Info@drkashyap.com
Web: www.drkashyap.com /
www.imageclinic.org
Add: 13 Palam Marg, Vasant
Vihar, New Delhi (India)
