How to choose a surgeon for plastic surgery: a practical guide
A specific list of questions compiled from our consultation experience. The goal is not to test the surgeon — it is to help you leave the consultation with enough information to decide.
Selected articles
The things we think are worth reading.
This is not an SEO blog. Each article is a question a patient has asked — or should ask — in consultation.
Article list
Anesthesia in plastic surgery: five things you should know
Why anesthesia is its own specialty. The differences between local, sedation, and general anesthesia. Questions to ask the anesthesiologist — and why you should meet them before surgery, not on the day of.
The plastic-surgery consultation: what to expect
The consultation is designed for you to understand your surgical options, not for you to sign a contract. This article describes what happens in a responsible consultation and how to prepare to use your time with the surgeon well.
The first week after surgery: what actually happens
An honest guide to the first post-operative week — including the parts that marketing pages tend to skip: swelling, bruising, restricted motion, and the temporary low mood common after anesthesia.
Scars after surgery: care and realistic expectations
Every operation leaves a scar. The real question is not "scar or no scar," but "where, how long, and how visible after time." This article explains the biology of scar maturation and the individual factors that affect outcomes.
Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction: an overview of options
Reconstruction is a multi-stage process, not a single operation. This article reviews the options (tissue expander/implant, autologous DIEP flap, hybrid approaches), the factors that drive that choice, and the importance of close coordination with the oncology team.
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