How to pick the right plastic surgeon!

[AmberFL 1,045]

took your guys' advice and am going to meet with two other plastic surgeons who have STELLER reviews! Both have worked on bariatric patients, they both are pricier but also more local. I am excited about this process its something to look forward to

[GreenTealael 25,565]

On 6/18/2024 at 10:58 AM, ms.sss said:

well that's interesting!

this type of "control" over self-paid elective surgeries from one medical professional to another is i think unheard of around here. is that a common practice in the U.S. (or other countries?)

unless of course you are getting your plastics covered by insurance...in which case that would make sense...? though i had a portion of my plastics covered by provincial insurance (the panniculectomy portion of my tummy tuck), and even then i did not need to get approval/sign off from anyone other than my plastics surgeon.

I was completely self pay and needed sign off from my primary physician (along with other testing that proved I was healthy enough for a long procedure) and I had to get the same authorizations for each surgery so it might be common.

[ms.sss 15,809]

2 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

I was completely self pay and needed sign off from my primary physician (along with other testing that proved I was healthy enough for a long procedure) and I had to get the same authorizations for each surgery so it might be common.

that IS interesting!

[AmberFL 1,045]

14 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

I was completely self pay and needed sign off from my primary physician (along with other testing that proved I was healthy enough for a long procedure) and I had to get the same authorizations for each surgery so it might be common.

Yes, the surgeon also required blood work and an EKG test- I think? but needed my WLS surgeon and Primary signing off. Glad to see this is a normal practice somewhere else.

[GreenTealael 25,565]

2 hours ago, AmberFL said:

Yes, the surgeon also required blood work and an EKG test- I think? but needed my WLS surgeon and Primary signing off. Glad to see this is a normal practice somewhere else.

From my understanding is pretty common in Miami. These surgeons will require a lot of clearances because there is no prior established history. But my surgeon required clearances every single time like we were strangers 🤣

These were my requirements

[Kris77 1,540]

On 06/18/2024 at 14:16, ms.sss said:

granted, i get that either your wls or plastics surgeon would make a recommendation, but for your plastics surgeon to REQUIRE a "sign off" from your wls surgeon or primary to proceed for a self-paid, elective surgery, would be a red flag to me if indeed this is not normal practice in the U.S. i mean are they just trying to cover their asses or something??

seems off...

My PS required a sign off from my primary care doctor to say I’m healthy for surgery.
It may be a US standard for PS to adhere to.
Although I don’t think it’s a bad thing at all though. Being skinny doesn’t always mean “healthy” to withstand a certain amount of blood loss, anesthesia time, healing etc.

[tomhanks22 4]

On 6/18/2024 at 12:59 AM, AmberFL said:

I had my first consult last Friday and I liked her and the practice. From the consult to them answering my questions its been a pretty good experience. I tried another surgeon in my area who two women have gotten work done by and the first call seemed off. However the one I like, has beautiful before and after pictures but her Yelp reviews are not great. The surgeon I feel off about (haven't met with him) has great reviews. I am willing to put my deposit down on the one I like now to work toward it but I am nervous after reading the negative reviews. You may want to save money or choose a surgeon who seems more affordable. Know that health and safety should be a priority. Cheap surgeries can result in additional expenses in the future. I can't even imagine how much money you need to spend on an operation, for me it's something unrealistic. I try to read more new information about successful professions and people. Lately I've been reading here https://pl.bestcasinos-pl.com/nowe-kasyno/ about a new casino and I understand that our people are not poor. But I still don't understand how everyone earns money for new cars, apartments, surgeries. I guess I'm just not given this.

What did you all do?

This is a serious decision and it is important to consider all factors. Do not go to a cheap surgeon (save up your money) and do not rush into making a choice.

Edited September 21, 2024 by tomhanks22