Monday, November 13, 2006

Prevention and Management of Complications in Aesthetic Surgery

An interesting topic that Dr. Foad Nahai presented at the 13th ASEAN Congress of Plastic Surgery was about the Prevention and Management of Complications in Aesthetic Surgery. With a touch of humor, he stated, "If a plastic surgeon claims he hasn't had any complications, he is either not telling the whole truth or he hasn't had that many operations." A humorous statement but I would say I would agree with him. Dr. Nahai, who is highly esteemed among plastic surgeons as the author of many books on plastic surgery, humbly and candidly shared some of the complications he encountered in his own private practice and generously shared valuable information about how to lower the risks of complications and how to manage complications. I'm sure many of the younger and less experienced plastic surgeons found his talk especially interesting.

Plastic surgeons who have practiced for a long time and who have had years of experience know that although serious complications are rare, there are complications that they have to be ready to manage. This is precisely why it is of primary importance that patients choose their plastic surgeons carefully. Although many doctors choose to do cosmetic surgery without the specialized training that plastic surgeons have, they may only be familiar with the uncomplicated surgery case and may lack the experience to handle complications well.

Read more of these articles:
How to Select a Qualified Plastic Surgeon
The Cosmetic Surgery Scene in the Philippines

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