The temptation to save money is always strong, but one thing you shouldn’t cut corners on is plastic surgery.
Cheap plastic surgery and at-home solutions like the “tummy tuck belt” sound tempting but don’t be taken in by the price point. Instead, select a plastic surgeon with the experience and results you can trust.
How to Pick a Plastic Surgeon
When selecting a plastic surgeon, there are important criteria to look at. Ultimately, the price shouldn’t be the driving factor in your choice.
Obviously, you want to select a good doctor for whatever procedures you are considering, but that advice is pretty abstract. What makes a plastic surgeon good? How do you filter out the bad options to pick the right plastic surgeon? Here are some tips to help you navigate the selection process.
1. Only Consider Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons
No one without the proper licensing and certifications should be offering plastic surgery procedures. Being certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery means that the surgeon has completed years of extensive training in both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery and has passed a rigorous written and oral examination based on their vast knowledge and ethical standing. If a surgeon cannot produce evidence showing they are board-certified, move on.
2. Look at Their Results
Any experienced plastic surgeon will have a well-stocked portfolio of before and after patient photos. Asking to look at these photos can help you get an idea of the quality of their results, as well as how they line up with your expectations. Specifically, ask for those patients who are similar to you in terms of starting point and goals.
3. Make Sure You Are Comfortable
Even if a plastic surgeon seems great at what they do, if you don’t feel comfortable with them, you likely will be disappointed in some aspects of your experience. Finding a surgeon you gel with is important, as this impacts how openly you communicate and how much they listen to you. If a surgeon doesn’t feel quite right for you, they aren’t.
4. Don’t Focus on Price
While, yes, some plastic surgeons will be out of your price range, don’t let money drive your decision. There are many ways to make plastic surgery more affordable, including payment plans and financing. Talk to your top plastic surgeons about payment options before you write them off based on cost alone.
Of course, the only way to decide if a plastic surgeon is right for you is to see them in person. To discover how Denver board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Campanile can help you reach your goals, call us at 303-345-7476 or reach out through our contact page.
Author: Dr. Francesco Campanile
Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Francesco Campanile is a cosmetic surgeon in Denver who is focused on body contouring and breast enhancement. Time and time again, the women and men who choose Dr. Campanile say that they’ve found “the whole package” – a doctor who cares deeply about the quality of their results and has the skill to achieve excellence.
