How to choose your plastic surgeon?

Whether you’re interested in a face-lift, cosmetic nose surgery, liposuction,

reconstructive surgery following mastectomy or some other procedure, there’s a plastic
surgeon for that. The right surgeon will have the skills and experience to do safe,
aesthetically pleasing work. On the flip side, the wrong surgeon could cause you harm
Your selection of a plastic surgeon in Cuenca is as important as your decision to undergo
cosmetic surgery. It must be done in a thorough, well-organized manner. Your results will be
directly proportional to the amount of effort you are willing to expend during your search.
While having a list of questions is a great first step, your interpretation of the answers is really
the most important part.

We give you the best tips for choosing a plastic surgeon below:

1. At a minimum, selection criteria you use in evaluating a plastic surgeon should include:

Graduation from a recognized school of medicine, license as a physician and surgeon in the city
in which you will be having the procedure, privileges in a nearby hospital to perform the
procedures in which you are interested and in order to perform cosmetic or aesthetic
procedures at the highest level, a surgeon must complete at least a decade of additional
specialized training after college.

2. surgeons who have obtained a fellowship: A "fellowship" is an elite qualification that only a
small percentage of surgeons performing cosmetic plastic surgery can claim. As noted above, a
surgeon who has had an additional "fellowship" of training has completed focused and intense
specialized training in a particular area of interest, usually under the guidance of a well-known
and talented surgeon or group of surgeons. Fellowships typically last from 3 months to 2 years.
This underscores a surgeon’s interest, commitment, and experience in performing procedures
in that area of specialization.

3. Referrals from other patients: Consulting with surgeons that have been recommended to
you by satisfied patients is a great way to start. However, keep in mind your desired result may
differ from your referral source. Your individual anatomy will influence the results. In addition,
are you considering the exact same procedure?

4. Correctly analyze the before and after gallery: The surgeon's "before and after" gallery is full
of clues if you know how to correctly evaluate the photos. The "after" should look better, but
not too different or exaggerated. Study the art and style: each surgeon is unique. Make sure
both photos have the same lighting, angle, and profile. Hair, makeup, and general expression
should be similar if you're studying the face. Be careful with internet photography as it can be
easily altered.

5. Ask your surgeon who he or she will be using to administer your anesthesia: Not all plastic
surgeons use certified anesthesiologists during surgery. Anesthesiologists are fully licensed
doctors who have chosen to specialize in the area of anesthesiology.
6. Find out about the hospital or center where your surgery is performed, that it has all the
requirements for your care and for the management of any complication in the event that it
arises.

If you want more information, you can find us at the LATINO clinic. Or contact our phone
0981498595.

Contact information:

Dr. Victor Astudillo Dávalos

stimaplasticsurgery@gmail.com