The following are a few of the frequently asked questions I am called upon to answer in my Maryland and D.C.-based national medical malpractice lawyer role:
- Is cosmetic and plastic surgery considered to be "real" surgery?
Answer: Yes. Absolutely. You bet it is! This type of surgery is as serious as any other surgery on or in your body. It should be taken very seriously, and treated as such. - Can any surgeon do plastic surgery?
Answer: No. Absolutely not. Cosmetic and plastic surgery are specialized medical fields of surgery. Only the most qualified, certified, and experienced surgeons in these areas of medicine should be chosen by you to perform these risky and complicated surgical proceedings. Even then, mistakes and errors can occur during and after the surgical procedure. - What are some of the major problem areas of cosmetic plastic surgery?
Answer: There are several, but just a few are:
(i) Complications from anesthesia;
(ii) Wounding and scarring from incisions;
(iii) Infection;
(iv) Injury to other body organs;
(v) Inadequate body preparation for the surgical procedure (e.g., smoking, poor diet, medications, etc.);
(vi) Bleeding (loss of blood); and
(vii) Psychological preparation pre and post surgery.
- Make sure surgeon is Board Certified by American Board of Plastic Surgery.
- Consult with at least 2 or 3 different certified plastic surgeons
- Research your surgeon.
- Ask about your plastic surgeon on the with knowledgeable sources.
- Search your plastic surgeon's last name on the in multiple forums.
- Google your plastic surgeon's name.
- View your surgeon's before/after photos, particularly befores similar to your own.
- Bring photos of what you'd like to look like.
- Make sure the surgery center is accredited.
- Insure that your surgeon agrees to take before and after photos of you and your surgery.
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