Are you considering plastic surgery?

Finding a qualified plastic surgeon may seem like a difficult task. It can be, when you consider that credentials, experience, reputation and results are a few of the justifiable concerns and these are just a few things that patients today are looking for in a plastic surgeon. Most patients are looking for that something more— that extra effort that makes them feel special, including a caring, accommodating surgeon and staff that is there to listen and take care of all their needs.

We know that people (men and women alike) have a lot of questions. They want to be educated and understand all aspects of their care. We have the answers. Our cosmetic patient coordinators are here to be your educational guides through the entire surgical process. They have an extensive background in surgery and assist the doctors in the operating room. They have resources to help all of our patients to become educated about cosmetic care and procedures. At our office we believe that an educated patient is a happy patient, and every patient contemplating surgery with us deserves to have a thorough understanding of the procedures he or she is considering. This helps in making informed decisions. The comfort and trust of our patients is our primary goal.

What should you expect during your consultation?

Our doctors realize that good communication with their patients can be as important as their surgical skills for achieving successful surgical results and patient satisfaction. They encourage their patients to talk openly about what changes and expectations they would like to see from surgery. Our doctors thoroughly explain what cosmetic surgery can and cannot do and they like to make sure that all patients realistically understand the potential outcomes.

After a plan for surgery has been discussed and decided on, the patient coordinator will talk to the patient about fees and pre- and post-operative instructions, take photos, discuss financing options and a surgery date, and provide the opportunity for the patient to review photos of "before" and "after" examples of surgeries of previous patients.

Where do our doctors perform surgery?

Our doctors have privileges at Miami Valley Hospital, Kettering Memorial Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital and Good Samaritan North Surgery Center. The decision as to where a patient has surgery is made based on each individual patient and his or her circumstances. We try to be as flexible as possible. Typically, surgery is performed at the facility where it is the most economical for the patient.

What questions should you ask during the consultation?

These are just a few questions that our doctors will address during their time with you, the patient. With 10 years of experience and surgical training, they make sure that each and every patient has the proper education and information to be able to make an informed decision about surgically enhancing his or her appearance. Not all offices do consultations in the same way; in some offices, you will not meet the doctor at the first visit. At our office your appointment is scheduled for at least 30 minutes. We feel that it is important for the doctor and patient to have this bonding time to form a relationship. If, after talking to the doctor, you have more questions, our patient coordinator is available to talk to you. This may be done at the time of the consult, over the phone, or at a different appointment that can be made with the coordinator. All of our patients will see the doctor again before they have surgery. We do not charge for a consultation; however, these appointments are booked for a long time. If you feel that you will be unable to make your appointment, the courtesy of a phone call is greatly appreciated.

Cosmetic surgery is not covered under any insurance plans and therefore is considered as "self pay." Our financial policy will be discussed with each patient on the first visit.

Patients who have had bariatric surgery: your insurance will pay for a consultation, so you will pay your co-pay at the time of your visit. Any other questions about insurance will be addressed by the patient coordinator on an individual basis.

Cosmetic Insurance

Our office carries an added insurance policy on all patients who have a cosmetic procedure done with us. This policy, called CosmetAssure, covers patients in the event that they would have to be admitted to the hospital for some type of complication. Although we have not had to use this policy, it helps our patients to feel safe and protected, which, at all times is our main goal.

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine