Each night I try and prepare a cosmetic surgery question to answer and discuss, however I find it more rewarding when a question is asked for which I have an answer. Although each patient is different, there are procedures that work well for every cosmetic surgery patient. In any event, if a someone would like to comment or a question answered, don’t hesitate!
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Please don’t be fooled by cheap quotes on cosmetic procedures. Usually these price reductions can come at surgical centers that are not accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facitilies, Inc. and by physicians who are not board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In some instances, these physicians are not surgeons or have not received adequate training in cosmetic surgery. Patients can be put in danger and sometimes harmed unnecessarily if sound surgical principles are not followed. Always ask your doctor about his/her qualifications and board certification prior to any surgical procedure.
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Too many times I see patients that wish liposuction but don’t understand that this procedure has its limitations. Traditional liposuction removes fat between skin and muscle that produces the bulge at the waistline, hips, thighs, arms, or back. Candidates for liposuction should be healthy with realistic expectations but most importanly, have minimal skin excess and good skin elasticity (no stretch marks). I demand my patients to adhere to a diet and exercise program for several weeks prior to surgery and obviously not smoke nor use illegal drugs. Liposuction should be a reward for a healthy lifestyle. Patients that have only small amounts of “subborn fat” are the best candidates and will have reliable, predictable, and excellent results. Patients that think liposuction will transform a body that has not seen exercise nor diet will only be disappointed. If excess skin and fat with stretch marks is the problem, a tummy tuck may be necessary to achieve success. Ultimately, each patient is different and choosing a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in body contouring is mandatory.
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Being a board certifiedplastic surgeon in Houston, Texas, I see many patients that have had or are planning on cosmetic surgery in Mexico. The most common reason that patients give is the reduced cost. I caution any patient that is considering plastic surgery in any other locations besides the United States that they might not be receiving the care of a board certified plastic surgeon or even a surgeon that is trained in plastic surgery. Certainly U.S. law and governmental oversight is not respected in foreign countries as well. Thus, if complications occur or if the patient is dissatisfied with the results, they will not have any recourse. In addition, U.S. insurance will not pay for additional procedures or hospital admissions and/or charges. When patients become aware of these additional costs and potential disasters, they usually reconsider plastic surgery in foreign countries. I refer all my patients to the American Society of Plastic Surgery website for additional information on board certified plastic surgeons.
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This blog is dedicated to discussing plastic surgical procedures by a board certified plastic surgeon. Questions can be asked by anyone and will be answered promptly and succiently. Indications, contraindications, risk and beneifts of plastic surgery procedures will also be highlighted. I hope this site will be informative to everyone involved. DR LIVINGSTON
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