Inexperienced ps
Would you or wouldn't you use a ps that is inexperienced in reconstructive plastic surgery after weightloss?
I've been told he is the go to ps for reconstructive surgery after masectomy.
Know they all have to get their feet wet somewhere. I've seen before and after pics of his skill, they look great. Alot better than I'd ever expect my outcome to be.
Would you be a guinea pig for a novice?
I've been told he is the go to ps for reconstructive surgery after masectomy.
Know they all have to get their feet wet somewhere. I've seen before and after pics of his skill, they look great. Alot better than I'd ever expect my outcome to be.
Would you be a guinea pig for a novice?
Probably not, but I would investigate further how the ps was trained in body contouring. If he/she worked extensively with someone with a lot of experience before going on his own with it and , I'd be more comfortable with him/her. If it's something he/she just decided to try (which would be highly unlikely) then absolutely not.
RNY: 10/11/2001 PS: May 28, 2010: Circumferential body lift with gluteal augmentation and brachioplasty & thoracoplasty June 25, 2010: Bilateral breast augmentation with mastopexy and medial thigh lift
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on 6/21/10 9:32 pm, edited 6/21/10 9:53 pm
on 6/21/10 9:32 pm, edited 6/21/10 9:53 pm
I think it depends on what you need done. For something like a LBL which involves turning the patient mid surgery, I want a plastic surgeon and his/her assistants who are used to this complicated maneuver.
edited to add - that clearly he would be great for BL and/or BA.
edited to add - that clearly he would be great for BL and/or BA.
Aloha Sue-
Personally.....no, I would not. This is one time where the ultimate goal is a pretty outcome. It DOES matter what you look like afterwards, that's the whole reason for DOING these types of plastics.
From a surgical standpoint, post-mastectomy patients more often have LESS than the "normal" amount of skin to work with, and could be dealing with unique issues such as radiation-treated skin, underlying loss of musculature/skeletal support, or delayed healing from chemotherapy....whereas post WLS patients have MORE than the "normal " amount of skin, stretch marks, etc.
Another thing to consider is that these procedures are already lengthy- mine lasted almost 7 hours- and a surgeon who already knows the plan/landmarks/tricks ahead of time is simply going to be quicker, minimizing time spent under anesthesia.
It would be fascinating to get a surgeon's point of view ( Dr. LoMonaco hopefully might see this?) and not just a veterinarian's, HA!
Be well- XOXOLori
Personally.....no, I would not. This is one time where the ultimate goal is a pretty outcome. It DOES matter what you look like afterwards, that's the whole reason for DOING these types of plastics.
From a surgical standpoint, post-mastectomy patients more often have LESS than the "normal" amount of skin to work with, and could be dealing with unique issues such as radiation-treated skin, underlying loss of musculature/skeletal support, or delayed healing from chemotherapy....whereas post WLS patients have MORE than the "normal " amount of skin, stretch marks, etc.
Another thing to consider is that these procedures are already lengthy- mine lasted almost 7 hours- and a surgeon who already knows the plan/landmarks/tricks ahead of time is simply going to be quicker, minimizing time spent under anesthesia.
It would be fascinating to get a surgeon's point of view ( Dr. LoMonaco hopefully might see this?) and not just a veterinarian's, HA!
Be well- XOXOLori
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