Disappointment Follows Poorly Planned Cosmetic Surgery

During the past week my associate, Dr. Rachel, was scanning the "info boards" online regarding cosmetic surgery. Most of the comments are negative and relate to disappointment over not achieving expected results. Many of these patients went to high powered clinics with large advertising budgets who promise results that are often not achieved with procedures that are questionable for the patient's needs. Non-invasive procedures such as Botox, and minimally invasive procedures such as "the weekend face lift" do work - if they are performed by skilled cosmetic surgeons on the right patient. It is the job of the cosmetic surgeon to evaluate the wishes of each patient, determine the cause of the perceived problem, consider with the patient what the options are, and together with the patient decide on a course of action. Very often a wish for minimal or no surgery and a wish for low cost determine a patient's decision rather than what is best for that patient.
Dr. Rachel has written an epilogue about this increasingly prevalent problem.
Dr Rahel:
Our society’s interest in cosmetic procedures that provide quick and effective results with minimal downtime continues to fuel the search for a better operation. There are many advertisements in the print and television media and a seemingly endless number of online claims regarding the opportunity for a return to youth. The ads commonly promise outstanding results with little to no risk and everyone is a candidate. The product may be a topical cream, an injectable or a surgery. Occasionally the information about the product is so limited, we have no idea what is involved. Frequently, our patients will consult with our physicians about the latest available miracle that was seen in a weekly magazine or a morning TV news show. We agree when we listen to patients expressing concerns and skepticism regarding potentially unrealistic claims. Occasionally it is astonishing to hear a patient’s enthusiasm for a product whose effects may either only be placebo or actually do harm. With the availability and exchange of information from reliable sources in this day and age, it is always important to make informed decisions on the medical care that is recommended for you. Common sense will dictate that if something seems too good to be true, it probably isn’t true. Any product or procedure carries a risk and there are limitations to every surgery. The advances in the field of cosmetic surgery are very exciting. When properly used and delivered, patients can benefit from these advances more than ever before. At MetropolitanMD, we are committed to providing personalized and expert care with the experience to give you the results you deserve using the latest reliable and tested techniques.
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