4 Questions to Ask Your Plastic Surgery Doctor

Plastic surgeons, also known as cosmetic surgeons, are surgeons who specialize in the treatment of aesthetic concerns. These conditions can range from mommy makeovers, liposuction, and breast augmentation to even treatment of conditions that happened at birth like cleft lips. Because of the large scope that plastic surgeons treat it is important to remember that conditions can range from injuries requiring surgery such as reconstruction, to the treatment of congenital (present at birth) conditions. Many popular treatments that plastic surgeons do include cheek lifts, facelifts, breast augmentation, breast reduction, otoplasty, scar revision, skin grafting, jaw surgery, septoplasty, rhinoplasty, and blepharoplasty. When you are looking for a plastic surgeon, you can always contact their clinic directly to determine their experience with the condition and if they have previously done surgery to treat it.

Since plastic surgery is a specialized type of surgery, your surgeon will have undergone regular surgical training plus additional training if they are cosmetic surgeons who specialize in treating aesthetic concerns. Since they focus not only on the treatment of the condition but also restoration of the structures of the treatment area as well. With their deep understanding of the anatomical regions and how to not only rebuild but improve the appearance by doing so. Plastic surgeons are also extremely versatile in how they work and can be aware that not all situations are the same and the treatment of the same conditions in different individuals can mean coming up with solutions before your surgery, as well as during. It is important, however, to note that not all plastic surgeons are cosmetic surgeons.

The best way to prepare for a plastic surgery appointment is to create a list of questions for your surgeons in your consultation appointment, this way you can be informed of their experiences regarding the surgery, and also create a sense of comradery with them so you can go into your surgery appointment feeling confident in your choices. You should also make sure that you take enough time to accommodate your consultation appointment as the average time for consultation is around 90 minutes but can be longer, if this involves taking extra time off of work or potentially for parents make sure you have someone to watch your kids for an extended time, so this way you will not be rushed during your consultation. Your consultations are equally as important as your surgical procedure, as this is when your surgeon can examine the area of concern, allows for them to ask you any questions regarding the condition, and give them the ability to also offer any opinions regarding the procedure so that you know you are receiving the best options for yourself.

Before your appointment for your surgery, you will receive details on the things to avoid before your procedure and any additional steps you will need to take, you should follow these exactly how they are explained, as these recommendations are not only for your safety during your surgery, but also so that you can have the best results after.

The duration it will take for you to recover from plastic surgery will vary, as the surgeries themselves can impact the recovery time, as well as how a person’s diet following the procedure as the healthier someone’s diet is prior the more there is of the necessary vitamins and proteins the body needs for healing will be present. Your plastic surgeon will go over the expected healing times with you in your consultations and is also likely to send you home with papers that will explain what to expect during your healing time, and things to avoid that can delay the healing process.

The average time it takes to heal from surgeries is:

• Facial Plastic Surgery: 4-6 weeks
• Body contouring (liposuction): 2-4 weeks
• Breast procedures (augmentation or reduction) 4-8 weeks

For more information, contact us today or book an appointment online. Our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Suh, and the rest of our staff await you at 8503 Arlington Blvd #130, Fairfax VA, 22031! We serve clients from Fairfax VA, Alexandria VA, Washington VA, Reston VA, Annandale VA, and Manassas VA. We Are Open 5 Days a Week!