A plastic surgeon basically carries out operations that alter the appearance or shape of a patient’s body part. The doctor doesn’t just perform cosmetic procedures such as face lifts or nose jobs, but also does reconstructive surgeries for people who have been injured by an accident or have specific birth defects. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the work that is being expected from a plastic surgeon in Sydney and most other parts of the world.
Spending Time with Patients
Contrary to common belief, plastic surgeons spend most of the time at work interacting with patients, post or pre-surgery. The time spent on surgery is relatively minor. Though quite a few patients are well-informed about the specific surgery they’re looking for and what the results would be like, the majority only have a basic idea of the procedure and want their surgeons to detail them on the process. The consultation phase is not just discussing what the patient’s requirements and expectations are, but also knowing about the patient’s health and his/her lifestyle.
There’s usually some time leading up to the operation, and most surgeons happen to meet their patients at least twice before the surgery. The surgery typically takes a few hours, based on the surgery type. Post-surgery, the doctor meets the patient frequently, especially during the initial few months after surgery, to check on the progress. Since the results of cosmetic procedures aren’t apparent within weeks, these post-surgery meetings primarily help calm down anxious patients.
Fixing Other Doctor’s Mistakes
Quite a lot of plastic surgery work is basically rectifying the botched up work of another surgeon. Plastic surgery is not cheap in America. Most people therefore fly out of the country to get their surgery done since it is less expensive outside of the States. However, like the old adage goes “you get what you pay for”; after a few months of surgery, most patients end up disappointed and invariably look for correction surgery. From a doctor’s perspective, rectifying someone else’s work is much more satisfying as it’s less complicated and also it reinforces confidence in their ability to provide top-notch work.
Changing People’s Perspectives
Plastic surgery is not just changing how people look, but altering their perspectives and instilling confidence into them. As aforementioned, plastic surgeries are not cheap, especially when you get it done by a “board-certified” surgeon. However, despite having paid the price, most satisfied patients call back or visit the doctor in person to express how happy they are with the final result and how it changed their lives. This may sound weird, but plastic surgeons do change lives.
