A good surgeon is a good listener. Love, in the context of reconstructive surgery, means support of the burned patient by a significant other, family and friends. In the perfect world, match of a good patient with a good surgeon should then produce a good outcome. But it doesn't always. The reconstructive process can go astray.
Physical problems can occur, such as infections, hematomas, or wound breakdown.
But the real damage occurs if trust, hope, or communications breakdown. Problems, or failure to meet expectations, may alter attitudes. Four major attitude impediments to the reconstructive process include The Patient Fallacy, The Surgeon Fallacy, The Karma Fallacy, and The Fiscal Fallacy. Let's examine briefly each one. The Patient Fallacy is typified by a patient who wants all the scars removed, Hollywood-style.