Choosing a Plastic Surgeon
St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Florida
When you opt to undergo plastic surgery, you must carefully consider who will perform the procedure. This is more difficult than simply picking the first name you see on the internet or in the phonebook, or going to the plastic surgery center that is closest to your home. This is a serious surgery requiring anesthesia, complex surgery, and a period of recovery. There are also risks that are important for you to understand. A good plastic surgeon will explain and educate you as much as possible before your surgery during your consultation.
Plastic Surgery Board Certification
When you choose a board-certified plastic surgeon, like Dr. Desai, you are choosing a surgeon who has the skill, training and necessary experience for a successful outcome. Finding out if your plastic surgeon is board certified is a good place to start your search. Board certification requires the doctor to fully complete educational and board requirements. The American Board of Plastic Surgery is the only medical board that certifies plastic surgeons in all procedures.
Your plastic surgeon should also show you before and after photos of his or her work during the consultation. You can tell visually what the plastic surgeon’s results are like for the procedure you are interested in. You should speak with former patients who have undergone the same procedure you will undergo. The plastic surgeon should readily provide names of patients you may speak to. If they don’t, then this may indicate high levels of dissatisfaction among the patients.
Getting Along with Your Plastic Surgeon
One important way you can judge your potential plastic surgeon is by how well you get along with him or her. You will be spending time with the surgeon and the staff during your initial consultation and during follow-up visits to see how well you are healing, and you should be able to speak freely around them. You should be able to voice your goals and concerns, and ask questions, and the plastic surgeon should listen to you. Likewise, you should also listen to his input. A good plastic surgeon has your safety in mind, first and foremost. If you keep these things in mind, your plastic surgery should be successful and leave you feeling happy and good about your decision.
The Facility
Finally, where you are going to have your plastic surgery must meet the stringent requirements of the American Association for Accreditation of Ambualtory Surgery Facilities, Inc. (AAAASF). This accreditation ensures that the facility has the highest standards of safety, personnel, medication, and more.
If you are in the Jacksonville, Florida area and are looking for a board-certified plastic surgeon, please contact the Desai Center of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery to set up a consultation with Dr. Desai.
Desai Center of Plastic & Recontructive Surgery
14540 Old St. Augustine Road Suite 2391 | Jacksonville, Florida 32258
(904)262-DESAI (3372)
(877)790-0095
