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COSMETIC>LASER SKIN RESURFACING |
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| Questions to ask your doctor: |
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The following questions should help you to select your doctor, and better understand the procedure.
Are the desired results I described realistic? - How should I prepare my skin for the treatment?
- Where is the surgery performed? How long will the procedure take?
- Are there other procedures that I should consider to enhance the affects of laser resurfacing?
- What kind of anesthesia is used?
- How much does the procedure cost?
- What is your experience in performing this procedure? (How long has he/she performed this procedure, and how many he/she has performed in the past year?)
- What percentage of patients have had significant complications? (The physician should disclose this information to you.)
- Will you repeat or correct procedures if it does not meet agreed upon goals? And if the procedure must be repeated / corrected, will I be charged again? (The physician should provide you with his/her policy on this issue.)
- May I see "before and after" photos of recent patients? The physician should provide many photos of recent patients.
- May I have the names and contact information for several recent laser resurfacing patients? (Follow up to get first-hand information on the procedure and the surgeon.)
- Could I observe the exact procedure I am considering before I decide to have the surgery? (Either on videotape or ask to view one in real life.)
- What should I expect post-operatively, in terms of soreness, what to watch for, medication, bathing, and level of activity? Ask if your doctor has a list of activities that you should avoid.
- Who will be assisting during the surgery? What are their qualifications? (Does the plastic surgeon perform the entire surgery?)
- Have you ever had your malpractice insurance coverage denied, revoked, suspended?
- Do you have privileges to perform laser resurfacing with a CO2 laser at an accredited hospital?
- Do you offer patient financing?
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- Tell your doctor about any allergies you have (to foods, drugs, environmental elements).
- Tell your doctor about all medications, herbal supplements or natural supplements that you are taking (both prescription and non-prescription), including such natural remedies as Echinacea and St. John’s Wort.
- Be sure to tell your doctor if you smoke. Smoking can lead to complications and poor healing.
- Tell your doctor if you have been exposed to significant amounts of radiation, have a history of unusual or poor scarring, or cold sores– like herpes or shingles.
- Let your doctor know if you have taken Acutane any time during the year and half before the surgery. This medication can affect your skin’s ability to heal after laser resurfacing.
- Tell your doctor if you have any serious medical conditions.
- Carefully follow any instructions your doctor gives you regarding eating and drinking, smoking, and vitamins.
- Avoid aspirin and all medicines that contain aspirin for two weeks prior to the procedure.
- Tell your doctor if you have had previous plastic surgery.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure.
The information on this web site is only intended as an introduction to this procedure and should not be used to determine whether you will have the procedure performed nor as a guarantee of the result. The best method of determining your options is to consult qualified surgeons who are able to answer specific questions related to your situation.
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