I want patients to feel confident that when they come to Seacoast Plastic Surgery they will get a world-class experience, we will answer their questions truthfully and honestly, and “give it to them straight” in terms of what treatments and procedures will help them achieve their goals. If they are not a candidate for surgery or their goals are unreasonable, we will tell them also also educate them as to why.
Also, I have had some patients worry that I was offended when they told me they went to another surgeon after visiting with me and got a second opinion. This is further from the truth for two reasons: #1, if the other surgeon says the same thing that I did, great! #2, if the other surgeon says something different, then there is an opportunity for me to either learn something, or for us to discuss why that may or may not be a good alternative option for the patient.
Additionally, if someone wants more information on the details behind a specific procedure or practice (such as staging something like an augmentation/mastopexy) I will offer them detailed technical information in the form of peer-reviewed journal articles from the literature. This is the same way I make my own informed decisions as a surgeon, and I feel that patients have just as much right to see and read this information even though they may have trouble understanding it. This creates an opportunity for us to review the information together and facilitate further discussion.