Part 1 on our guide on how to avoid botched cosmetic surgery focused on research for the right cosmetic surgeons and picking a few that you believe would be a good fit for your needs. Of course, just the credentials of the surgeon might not be enough to avoid a botched cosmetic surgery. Everyone can look good on paper. So it is important to take your online research offline.
Speak to your potential surgeons
Once you shortlisted a few cosmetic surgeons, it’s time to pick up the phone and schedule a consultation. This is very important! You will meet the doctor on a more personal level, which is vital! You can get a sense of what kind of doctor is he, hear is professional opinion on your problem, what would h e recommend as the best solution, how will the surgery be executed and of course you could review some of his previous work.
You might think that one surgical procedure would be ideal for you, but the doctor could recommend another one. And that is great! Don’t be offended or take it too personally. From your perspective and the amount of knowledge that you were able to gather through your research, you made the best decision. This might not be the best decision and can end up with a botched cosmetic surgery. On the other hand, the cosmetic surgeon has had years and years of experience and he know better the pros and cons of each surgical approach for you. Some even might offer better results that what you’ve imagined.
The surgeon might say that you’re not a good candidate for a specific type of procedure and that is fine. He is giving you his professional opinion and you should appreciate it. Ask for other alternatives and see which ones are you comfortable with.
A doctor’s friendliness, expertise, patient approach can make a difference from a botched cosmetic surgery to a successful cosmetic surgery.
You can avoid botched surgery by exploring the facilities
Once you reach this stage, you should have only a few cosmetic surgeons on your list and you should be ready to make a decision.
Another important part in avoiding botched cosmetic surgeries is to have good facilities. The surgeon and his skills only won’t suffice. The facilities need to be clean, safe; the staff has to be good with patients and the overall experienced there should be pleasant and promote healing.
Some surgical procedures might require that you recover there and not home. If that’s the case, check out the patient rooms to see if they are comfortable and clean. These are important factors that the lack of can contribute to botched cosmetic surgery results.
The more information the better
Now that you’ve narrowed down the list, you should have a list of questions (if you have any) that you’re going to ask them. These will help you greatly in making the final decision, to be clear on what you can expect from the surgery itself and the recovery period.
You don’t have to come up with a list right away. You will most likely think of different questions every day, so allow yourself some time.
Once you’re confident that you have all your questions, schedule another appointment with your cosmetic surgeon and ask him those questions. A lot of botched cosmetic surgeries can be avoided, if patients were more informed. Make sure you’re not one of them. Your questions can include:
- Is the surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?
- What are the best options to get the look you want?
- What you should (or shouldn’t) do before and after the procedure?
- Who will be assisting the surgeon during the procedure?
- Are you a good candidate for this surgery or not? If not, what surgery are a good candidate for?
Undergoing cosmetic surgery isn’t an easy choice. At Body by Kotoske, we are here to accommodate our patient’s needs and make sure that their experience is excellent. If you’re looking into different procedures, and want to avoid a botched cosmetic surgery, make sure to reach out and schedule a consultation with Dr. Kotoske.
