The answer to that question is often, no. A woman performing regular self-breast examinations usually finds a mass before her doctor, whether they have breast implants or not. After having breast implants, a woman needs to re-familiarize herself with her breasts. Implants cause the breasts to have a different texture, new folds or bumps from […]
What are my options if I’m not satisfied with the outcome of my procedure?
This can vary tremendously depending on the circumstance. For example, it can depend on whether the surgery was covered by insurance or completely cosmetic with money out-of-pocket. It also depends on why the patient is dissatisfied. With cosmetic procedures, surgeons will often not charge for any revisions necessary to repair or correct a complication. However, […]
Can I finance my plastic surgery procedure?
Currently we accept cash, check, Visa, Mastercard or Discover as methods of payment. We do not offer financing of procedures at the moment. However, we do accept CareCredit which works like a “medical credit card” that can be used for a number of cosmetic procedures including cosmetic surgery, BOTOX, fillers, skin care products and more. […]
Where is plastic surgery performed?
The ASPS mandates that its members perform surgery that is performed under general anesthesia be performed in an accredited facility. So, that is what I do. Some surgeons choose to not comply with those guidelines and do surgery under general anesthesia in their offices in a non-accredited operating room/facility. There are also non-plastic surgeons who […]
What is the difference between cosmetic and reconstructive surgery?
Cosmetic surgery is when nothing but the patient’s desire to improve their outward physical appearance necessitates their want for plastic surgery. Cosmetic plastic surgery is performed to change or enhance a healthy, normal, functioning part of the body. Reconstructive surgery is when the surgery is performed to restore proper functionality to a body part or […]