What to Look For in a Plastic Surgeon by William F. DeLuca, MD

A Primer on Plastic Surgery By William F. DeLuca Jr., M.D. F.A.C.S Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Member - American Society of Plastic Surgeons Member - American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons

Part 1: What to look for in a surgeon www.DeLucaPlasticSurgery.com

The “Must Haves”…Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Hospital Privileges www.DeLucaPlasticSurgery.com

The “Should Haves” www.DeLucaPlasticSurgery.com

Experience Odds are, the more your surgeon has the better off you’ll be Rickie Fowler Phil MickelsonThe “next” generation. Lot’s of talent but The “old guard”. Clutch under pressure. His results over still very erratic and prone to errors. the past 19 years as a pro do most of the talking. www.DeLucaPlasticSurgery.com

References Get them from other patients & doctorsDo not trust only your instincts if a scalpel is involved www.DeLucaPlasticSurgery.com

PhilosophyHow do they define what a successful experience/outcome for you will be? “May I always act so as to preserve the finest traditions of my calling and may I long experience the joy of healing those who seek my help.” - Hippocrates (460–370 BC) The importance of first-class pre-procedure & post-surgery care can not be understated. www.DeLucaPlasticSurgery.com

Cost When choosing a cosmetic surgeon, does more expensive always = better?Why do plastic surgeons in NYC cost so much more? Are they that much better? www.DeLucaPlasticSurgery.com

Training, Vision, Talent & Technique Surgeons that have high levels of the above traits are surgeons who:•  Minimize scaring•  Minimize downtime, speed up recovery•  Minimize post-operation complications (key)•  Deliver consistent & reproducible results (i.e. what you see in the before and after photos is what you can reasonably expect to get) www.DeLucaPlasticSurgery.com

Results. Results. Results.Do they consistentlyproduce great work? Are their results natural and attractive?How many “average or just-ok”movies has Steven Spielberg directed? Not many. www.DeLucaPlasticSurgery.com

My process for selecting the best procedure for YOU www.DeLucaPlasticSurgery.com

My Decision Matrix for Surgical vs Non-Surgical •  Price •  Age •  Expectations/Desires •  Downtime available for recovery www.DeLucaPlasticSurgery.com

A Great Plastic Surgeon Gets it Right the 1st Time It’s your Surgeon’s job to know what the best option is. “His surgeon choose poorly…” - Temple Knight, Indian Jones In plastic surgery, there are often several ways to address a cosmetic issue, but in most cases, one way is superior to all the rest – www.DeLucaPlasticSurgery.com

Shortcuts, Gimmicks & Tricks www.DeLucaPlasticSurgery.com

Shortcuts: Non-Invasive ≠ Long Lasting Especially when it comes to cosmetic surgery•  Examples: “Weekend facelifts”, “lifestyle facelifts”, etc.•  “Achieve instantaneous perfection” … Really?•  Healing takes time – Lasting results require healing•  The patient has to be committed to the procedure. •  You need to follow post-op care instructions •  If you want to have a facelift, there is going to be 2-3 weeks of healing involved. It’s not overnight. Surgeons who give the impression that it isn’t a big deal should not be taken at their word. www.DeLucaPlasticSurgery.com

Gimmicks: The Oprah EffectWhy the ‘latest’ media darling isn’t always the greatest or safest.•  “Thread Lift” - aka single stitch “weekend” facelift•  Thermage - non-surgical skin tightening using radio frequency•  “SmartLipo” - aka ‘laser liposuction’ for large areas•  Breast Augmentation through the belly-button (“scar free!”)•  “Twilight Surgery” - aka using local anesthesia for major procedures like liposuction www.DeLucaPlasticSurgery.com

Tricks: Limited Post-Procedure Care Great surgeons provide great care before & after your procedure.•  Salesman Surgeon vs Artist-Engineer: You should never feel like you’re being “sold” during any part of the consultation. Good salesmen focus on the sell. Good MDs focus on the result.•  What does their personal fee cover in terms of pre & post-op care?? In my practice: –  Patients can call me anytime (especially after surgery). Our phone system forwards to my cell phone. –  After surgery, I offer patients as many follow-up visits as they need or want at no additional cost. If there are any complications after surgery, what is your surgeon’s revision policy? Does he still expect you to pay his personal fee? www.DeLucaPlasticSurgery.com

In Other Words…Seek out a surgeon more like Captain Sully (or Viper) www.DeLucaPlasticSurgery.com

In Other Words ctd… And less like Maverick* *Of course, many Vipers started out as Mavericks. The difference is, they’ve addedwisdom & experience to their arsenal of confidence, instinct, passion and talent. www.DeLucaPlasticSurgery.com

Thanks for listening.Have a question that didn’t get asked oranswered?Please don’t hesitate to contact me byeither:•  Office: (518) 724-2444 or•  Email: info@delucaplasticsurgery.com DeLuca Plastic Surgery711 Troy Schenectady Rd, Suite 123 Latham, NY 12110 www.DeLucaPlasticSurgery.com

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