Dr. Bartell encourages you to do your homework
Dr. Bartell encourages anyone thinking about cosmetic body re-contouring to do their homework. Dr. Bartell recommends interviewing several plastic surgeons and ask the following questions.
Question 1 – Board Certification
- Is the surgeon board-certified in plastic surgery?
Question 2 – Number of Procedures
- How many of the procedure you’re interested in has he/she performed?
Question 3 – Portfolio of Results
- What are your results? Can I see before and after pictures of your patients?
Question 4 – Accreditation of Surgery Facility
- Where will the procedure be performed? Is the surgery center fully accredited?
Question 5 – Postoperative Care
- What kind of postoperative care will I receive? Who will I be able to contact if there’s a problem?
Finding answers to these questions will give you a better understanding of a plastic surgeon’s work, environment and patient care.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Bartell and ask him these 5 questions.
6 Red Flags When Interviewing Plastic Surgeons
When considering plastic surgery it’s important to do your research. Here are some guidelines and cautions…
FLAG #1
UNABLE TO SHOW YOU “BEFORE” & “AFTER” PHOTOS
Be cautious if surgeon gives excuses why they can’t show you solid visual evidence of their experience.
FLAG #2
WON’T PROVIDE NUMBERS OF RECENT SURGERIES
Be cautious if surgery figures from the last 12 months are not available.
FLAG #3
RECOMMENDS A DIFFERENT PROCEDURE SIMPLY BECAUSE THEY SAY IT’S “BETTER”
Be cautious if surgeon doesn’t fully explain reasons for recommendation or fails to fully address your concerns.
FLAG #4
SURGEON KEEPS YOU WAITING AND/OR SPENDS LITTLE TIME WITH YOU
Unfortunately, double booking appointments and brief consultation timeslots are common practices in large, multi-specialty clinics.
FLAG #5
SURGEON IS PART OF GROUP PRACTICE THAT SHARES POST-SURGERY CALLS
If you have a question or an issue after your surgery, you want to talk to your doctor—not a doctor you don’t know and doesn’t know you. In “Shared Call” practices that often isn’t possible.
FLAG #6
BOTTOM LINE: YOU FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE WITH THE SURGEON
You don’t have to compromise. Your decision is important. It’s your health. If you’re unsure—trust your gut.
YOUR PLASTIC SURGEON SHOULD ALWAYS…
- Listen to your concerns
- Understand your desires
- Personally provide satisfied results