There are many traits that make up a good doctor, but there are just as many that make up a below average practitioner. If you are in the market for a good cosmetic surgeon, you should learn the common traits of a bad one so you know who to avoid. Consider some of the most obvious signs that you should choose another practitioner.
One hint is that the doctor is not forthcoming about his background. You want to find someone who has lots of experience with plastic surgery, and this is understandable, so good doctors try to assure patients that they have what they need. This means that a cosmetic surgeon that you should stay away from may not answer any questions about his experience, or you may even find out that you are among his first patients. You might also discover that the doctor you are considering does not even have the proper education, and might not even be licensed in your state. You can find out this information by doing a quick search online. Most doctors list this information on their website, but you can also use a search engine to find out.
When asking about where the surgery will take place, you may find that it will be conducted at the doctor's office. However, you should still ask if the cosmetic surgeon you are considering has hospital privileges, as most doctors in good standing do. This means that if something goes wrong during the procedure, or a certain surgery is best done at a hospital, he can take patients there. In many cases, practitioners who do not have hospital privileges either lost them due to bad behavior, or never had them to begin with due to lack of a current medical license. Therefore, the answer to this question should be very telling.
In fact, if your cosmetic surgeon refuses to answer all your questions, you should look elsewhere. Doctors should want to make you feel comfortable, and they should know how to do so. You have a right to know what is going to go on during the procedure, so if any questions of yours are left unanswered, you will know to find another practitioner for the job. Otherwise, you may feel uncomfortable and not relaxed or confident at all about the surgery. In the worst case scenario, you may find out too late that you were never a good candidate for the procedure, and your practitioner was not qualified to perform it.
You can find out most of these details when you meet with the cosmetic surgeon in person at the initial consultation. In general, if few of your questions are answered, or you do not feel comfortable talking to the doctor, you should find a new one.
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