Choose a plastic surgeon

The result of a plastic surgery can dramatically change your future life. In order to be satisfied with the result of the operation, you need to choose the right plastic surgeon, because this is the most responsible step.

In Russia, there are several reasons why it is problematic to choose a surgeon:

Firstly, such a specialty as a plastic surgeon is not on the list of medical specialties, which means that there is no systematic education and training of specialists.

Secondly, there are such provisions of the Ministry of Health, according to which, any surgeon who has a certificate of the maxillofacial surgeon( neck and head) and a general surgeon( whole body area) is allowed to perform aesthetic operations.

Thirdly, the certificates of a plastic surgeon, which are issued by a number of state and commercial institutions, have no medical or legal significance.

Fourth, in order to receive a certificate of plastic surgery, it is enough to pass a one-month course of relevant lectures.

The following questions will help you choose a plastic surgeon:

1. Learn about the age of the surgeon.

There can not be a plastic surgeon physician under thirty, since only after five years of work as a general or maxillofacial surgeon can you become a cosmetic surgeon.

2. With the help of which documents can you confirm the professional qualification in the field of aesthetic surgery in the absence of a system education and training in this specialty in Russia?

This question can confound most specialists, since there is simply no corresponding document. Well-known plastic surgeons can refer to work experience in this area, young or unknown surgeons are unlikely to be able to answer this question. Those specialists who have passed specialization abroad have received a certificate of a specialist in the field of plastics or diplomas of graduation. Particular attention should be paid to the duration of education. To master a specialty, you will need years of study and practice.

3. How many similar operations have been performed in recent years? Can I see the result of operations, for example, photos of people before and after operations?

Unquestionably, the qualification and experience of a specialist is an important factor, but even more important is the result of the operation. Doctors with extensive experience can offer to view the albums of their results, beginning physicians are limited to individual images, not infrequently others' patients. One way or another, the lack of documents should alert, because any plastic surgeon must record the results of the work done.

4. Is it possible to arrange a conversation with a patient who has already undergone a course of similar treatment, get acquainted with the feedback on the work done by you?

Agreeing, the surgeon will only confirm once again his loyalty to accessing information about his operations, location and attitude to you.

5. What should I do if necessary corrective or repeated operations? Do I have to pay extra for the patient?

Acceptable, understandable and optimal option - of course, free of charge operations in cases of complications or corrective operations. Only sometimes the issue of additional payment for anesthesia, tests and a hospital is discussed in advance. The situation with an additional payment for the treatment of complications is simply unacceptable.

And finally, a couple of recommendations:

Talk with several experts. You have the right to receive objective information. Evaluate the availability of information, the attitude to you of a specialist, personnel. And only then make your choice.

Be wary of promises of instantaneous achievement of the best result. It can only go about solving a certain problem, since the possibilities of surgery are limited. The maximum result, in most cases, can be seen several months after the operation, and the instant good result sometimes changes markedly with time, and not for the better.