Choosing a Plastic Surgeon in Newport Beach
By Thomas Toohey | Published on October 11, 2011 | 0 Comments
If you’re considering plastic surgery, it’s important to know that the surgeon you choose is well qualified to perform your surgery and able to achieve the result you’re looking for. According to Newport Beach plastic surgeon Thomas Toohey, MD, not every cosmetic surgeon is equally qualified. And surgeons’ results can vary greatly based on training and experience. Here, Dr. Toohey says, are three key questions to ask when choosing a Newport Beach plastic surgeon for your cosmetic procedure.
#1: Is the Doctor Board-certified?
Perhaps the most important question to ask when choosing a plastic surgeon in Newport Beach relates to the doctor’s qualifications. Is he or she board-certified? Where was he or she trained? The surgeon you choose should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and should have extensive training and experience with the specific procedure you want.
#2: What Is the Doctor’s Safety Record?
You’ll also want to know as much as you can about a doctor’s safety record. Are there any mishaps in his or her past? Law suits or disciplinary actions? The Medical Board of California’s web site allows you to verify a surgeon’s licensure and review any actions taken against him or her by the state medical board.
#3: Can I See the Doctor’s “Before” and “After” Photos?
When you’re choosing a doctor for your cosmetic procedure, you’ll want to verify that he or she has performed the procedure many times before with excellent results. Review the surgeon’s “before” and “after” photos and, if possible, speak with someone who has undergone the procedure in the past. If you have any concerns at all about the surgeon’s outcomes, he or she is not the right doctor for you.
Once you’ve chosen the Newport Beach plastic surgeon for your procedure, be sure you also have a thorough understanding of the procedure itself. Some questions to ask your doctor during your initial consultation include:
- How is the procedure performed?
- What kind of sedation will be used and who will be administering it?
- What are the risks?
- What is the recovery period?
- How much pain/discomfort can you expect after the procedure and how will it be managed?
- What are the aftercare and follow-up requirements for the procedure?
- When can you expect to see your final results?
Knowing exactly what to expect during and after your procedure will make your surgery experience less stressful and ensure that you’re adequately prepared for your recovery period.
About Dr. Toohey
Dr. Toohey is certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. The emphasis of his cosmetic surgery practice is on erasing the signs of facial aging, enhancing the breasts, and refining the lower body through liposuction and abdominoplasty. The vast majority of Dr. Toohey’s patients are referred by previous patients – which speaks volumes about his practice and his results.
Dr. Toohey works almost exclusively with the same anesthesiologist at the same facility and is proud to have maintained a 100 percent safety record for over a decade. “Our goal,” he says, “is to make you look your best by providing safe, expert plastic surgery under the most comfortable conditions possible.”
Newport Beach,
CA
92660
Phone: 949-759-8700
*Disclaimer: The information on this website is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.