Tummy Tucks and Mommy Make-Over Surgery Phoenix, Scottsdale

Mommy Make-Over
Tummy Tucks (abdominoplasty), breast augmentation and  Mommy-makeovers (abdominoplasty and breast surgery together) are common surgeries in my Phoenix Arizona practice. I perform both of these surgeries every week of the year. Both tummy tucks and the mommy make-over surgeries are the most popular choices for young women in their teens to forties following pregnancies weight loss or lack of development who want to improve or restore their body.  Interest in post-pregnancy makeovers (mommy makeovers) is growing and  the addition of body contouring techniques (suction assisted lipectomy) which I have added as a part of  abdominoplsty surgery  has given my patients the best results. I view the Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty) as a 3 part surgery and I include all these parts in my surgery with no additional fees. The three parts of a tummy tuck are:

#1 The loose skin and fat in the tummy area between the pubic hair and the belly button is removed. This often removes a marjority of the skin stretch marks.

#2 The abdominal muscles which are weakened by previous surgery as c-section weight loss or pregnancy are tightened by individually placed sutures. These stiches are permanent not visible and hold the muscle in a correct anatomical position. By placing separate stiches I have found the post operative recovery to be short less painful and my patients are able to stand straight within days after surgery.

#3 As part of my procedure I perform suction assisted lipectomy to remove localized fat deposits to contour areas under the breast on the sides of the hips and the pubic area.The addition of suction assisted lipectomy with the tummy tuck has greatly improved the post opererative stomach area cotours. Patients are very satisfied with the result.

In my practice my tummy tuck and mommy-makeover patients come for a pre-operative consult the day before surgery. During this second consult I review the operation its goals and plan the tummy tuck incision.  I ask my patients to bring their underwear or their swimsuit so as a team we can plain the tummy tuck incision where it will be beneath and covered by their clothes. I can achieve an excellent operative result any where the patient wants the scar placed. The day of the surgery we discuss the incision placement again to make sure we are in agreement.  This has been such an important step to patient satisfaction. A poorly placed incision is permanent not easily adjustable and avoidable by proper planning. After surgery you stay in a 24 hour recovery care center and I see you the next morning and you are discharged.  A follow -up appointment is made for 4-6 days later for your post operation review.  Most women go back to work within 7-10 days.

Many women elect to have breast surgery in combination with their tummy tuck.. The attraction to having this combination is one recovery time and the savings in surgery fees, operation fees and anesthesia fees by doing both the tummy and breast surgery together. Breast augmentation is an operation which increases the size of the breast by placing a breast implant. I use either a  saline or silicone breast implant and the patient decides which  implant  she prefers.  I provide samples of all sizes of breast implants both saline and silicone so the patient can try them on to decide the correct size.  I operate in a Arizona state certified facility and only utilize board certified anesthesiologist.

It is important when looking at the pre and post photos of tummy tuck surgery to notice that all my photos are of the patient both sitting and standing.  We all look better standing so I believe the sitting is the best example of my results.  Please feel free to review my photos of clients on my website www.johnwardmd.com and please call my office for a complimentary appointment at 602-553-0888.

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Plastic Surgery Phoenix Concierge Service

Plastic Surgery Concierge Service Located in the Practice of Dr. John Ward, Plastic Surgeon, Phoenix, Arizona contact us at info@johnwardmd.com.

Dr. John Ward has maintained a highly reputable reputation for his cosmetic surgery throughout the Phoenix and Scottsdale area.  Dr. Ward is known for his excellent surgery skills and his artistic ability to adhere to natural  and desirable results. Please refer to our testimonial page with comments about his unique ability to communicate with his patients at a very simple, easy and understandable level. He is pleased to have clients from all over the country choose him for their plastic surgery and he is  happy to offer a Plastic Surgery Concierge Service to assist clients with travel arrangements please contact us at info@johnwardmd.com or call 602-553-0888.

For his out-of-town patients desiring aesthetic enhancement, Dr. Ward and his  Staff want to make each patient’s visit comfortable, supportive, informative and stress-free.   With these goals in mind, Dr. Ward and his business manager Pam have created a Plastic Surgery Concierge Service to coordinate all of the details of your time with us from your initial consultation throughout your recovery.

Traveling for Surgery

Conveniently located within 25 minutes of the Phoenix Sky Harbor airport.  WE highly recommend out of town clients to travel Sunday or Tuesday so we can have you for our consults in our Monday or Wednesday clinics. Our office can coordinate an array of travel services, including taxi, rental car, limousine transportation and hotel accommodations. We are happy to assist with activity arrangements such as golf or tennis for your spouse and or family members. If you are interested in taking advantage of the Plastic Surgery Concierge Service, please contact our Business Manager and Concierge Coordinator (Pam at info@johnwardmd.com)who will personally guide you through various options and assist you in your individual arrangements that will suit your needs.  We offer an array of choices depending on your budget and length of stay.  For your convenience please review the following links to websites of the various choices of recommendations and we are happy to assist you with your selection.

Medical forms and labs:

It is very easy to download or history and physical forms from our website at www.johnwardmd.com however the forms are also included at the link for your review.  Once these are received our medical staff will review your information and determine what labs are necessary for your procedure.  For example, a few procedures depending on you age and heath and length of time for anesthesia may require a current EKG, Chest x-ray and or blood work.  Most often breast augmentation is a one hour procedure with Dr. Ward and does not need any labs if your healthy.  We can easily give you an order for these labs in advance or take care them when you arrive depending on your length of stay.

Spa Service and Skincare Treatments:

We are also very pleased to have a full skincare and laser specialist on staff at our office location.  Our Paradise Valley Skin and Body Medspa is an excellent resource for skincare, laser hair removal, managing sun damage areas and hydrating facials.  Please let us know how we can assist you with skincare appointments with your visit to us at info@johnwardmd.com.

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Paradise Valley Cosmetic Surgery Center & Recovery Care

Dr. Ward operates in a state certified out-patient facility Tuesday ,Thursday and Friday and maintains a full recovery care staff of registered nurses to attend to your need after surgery.  Facelift clients and tummy tucks often stay a least one night and are then ready to recover at home or at their hotel or villa.

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Natural Breast Augmentation Results in Phoenix Arizona

It is an important goal of mine to provide my patients with the best information to make well -informed choices on choosing the breast implant which will give them the most natural looking appearance.   As a  plastic surgeon  for over 2o years and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, I am very pleased by the opportunity to now offer the silicone Memorygel implants by Mentor Corporation.    Silicone gel are the  implant of choice for the more natural look and feel among my clients.  After discussing the surgery in detail the patient is shown to an examination room where I  examine  and measure  my client with the Bodylogic system by Mentor as a guide for a  discussion of type and size of implants.  My patients are able to examine actual implants of  various  size and projection and  decide  on  the implant  they are looking for.  After trying on the different styles and shapes we talk about the two most important reasons for selection of silicone gel implants the more natural appearance and the feel of the implant.  In my practice I prefer the sub-muscular approach with gel implants which reduces the ripples and ridges of implants giving my patient a more natural appearance.  Mentor MemoryGel implant come in three different projections  and and many different sizes from 150cc-800cc the patient  bases  her  implant decision on the  breast size  and  profile she wishes to have.  Here is some basic information about silicone gel implants:

MemoryGel™ breast implants are filled with Mentor’s proprietary silicone gel that holds together uniformly while retaining the natural give that resembles breast tissue.  A variety of breast implant profiles (which refers to the amount of forward projection off the chest wall, in relation to the base width of the implant), gives me to achieve a better match between desired breast projection and your individual body frame. All MemoryGel breast implants are available in Smooth or Siltex^® . I prefer the smooth implants and find I have found I have less problems with smooth implants.

Round MemoryGel Moderate Profile gives the patient standard projection, with a wider base width.

Round MemoryGel™Moderate Plus Profile gives the patient a higher projection, with moderate base width.

Round MemoryGel™High Profile. offers the patient the highest projection, with narrower base width.

Summer Savings on Breast Augmentation Surgery contact us and save info@johnwardmd.com

Please feel free to contact my Phoenix Plastic Surgery practice for a complimentary consultation on breast augmentations at 602-553-0888 or e-mail us at info@johnwardmd.com.

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Hollywood’s Influence on Cosmetic Procedures and a “Natural” facelift Surgery

Dr. John Ward. Board Certified plastic surgeon for over 20 years, Phoenix, Arizona

As a plastic surgeon I am aware and reminded daily about the effect that celebrities have on my aesthetic practice . I totally agree that printed media and the Hollywood Stars greatly influence what clients consider desirable… leading to choices for cosmetic surgery.    The Hollywood aesthetic influence is gaining power and it is something that we all need to pay attention to as plastic surgeons.  Celebrity magazines also contribute to the limelight as well as reality shows.  In some ways, I find that celebrities can both help us and hurt us.   Celebrities that admit to their having plastic surgery have increased our consumer awareness and many admit to the fact that their aesthetic procedures have helped their careers.  On the other hand ,what I also hear is “Don’t make me look like that Celebrity” which means they want to maintain a more natural look.  In regards to facelift surgery it is my goal to have a restful and more natural looking facelift surgery.  I spend a great deal of time educating the client on the facts about the surgery and to  achieve  their expectations.   I want clients to look better, look rested but more importantly look like themselves.  Facelift surgery is a common procedure in my Phoenix practice.  I enjoy helping clients look as good as they feel and I have a portfolio of both male and female clients who have been willing and pleased to share their photos with me and then you.  Most importantly I believe in a very personal approach to cosmetic surgery and have many clients who have volunteered their time to talk to you by phone about their experience.  I am very proud of my office staff and we want you to have the best experience and recommend your friends and family to us.  For over 20 years my practice has been based on referrals from other Doctors and happy clients and I am proud of the relationships have I developed as well as the reputation of being a “perfectionist” surgeon.   I look forward to meeting you and explaining in detail my more natural approach to facelift surgery.  Please contact my office at 602-553-0888 for a complimentary consultation.  I often have out of town clients and Phoenix is a great city for you family to  enjoy while your  recovering from facelift surgery.  My staff can help you with hotel arrangements, travel expectations and places to stay.  We also have a full time recovery care center with a full time nursing staff located near several fabulous resorts in the Scottsdale area.

Photo Description: Client age 65 wishing to improve her extra upper eyelid skin & lower eyelid fat bags, loose facial and neck skin & jowls. Client feels young but wants her face to match how she feels and desires a very natural looking facelift surgery.

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Canada and why choose Dr. John Ward for Cosmetic Surgery

 TOP 10 REASONS WHY CANANDIANS SHOULD COME TO PHOENIX, ARIZONA FOR PLASTIC SURGERY WITH DR. WARD

His family was born in Canada. His mother and father were from Toronto and Madoc, Ontario. He spent many summers fishing in Canada and still has many Canadian relatives. He owns property on a lake in Canada.

He’s well-known. He was voted by his peers as “Top Doc” 2001 & 2005 as listed in Phoenix Magazine.

He’s national. Consumer’s Research Council of America has listed him in the 2008 Consumer Guide as one of “America’s Top Surgeons” in plastic surgery.

Arizona is a beautiful place to Visit. Dr. Ward has an excellent reputation among his peers and has practices in Phoenix for 22 years. Many clients are choosing him and flying from various parts of Canada for the quality of cosmetic surgery. Canadians enjoy our wonderful sunny Arizona weather and activities.

He is qualified. Dr. Ward is a Board Certified Plastic surgeon and a member of the American society of Plastic Surgeons. He has a well-known “perfectionist” reputation for his cosmetic procedures and strives to answer all questions from clients in detail. He normally spends one hour in your initial consultation and also reviews his portfolio with you.

Your Health and Safety are his top priorities. He operates in a private state certified facility located near Paradise Valley and Scottsdale. The facility provides clients with 24-hour quality private nursery staff at the recovery care center at this location.

Convenient Locations. Family members can stay conveniently across the street from the operating facility at the Paradise Valley Doubletree resort or several other resorts located in the area.

Friendly Staff. Dr. Ward has many out of state or country cosmetic clients and the office his very professional in assisting with travel arrangements and much of the correspondence can be completed on the internet.

Fast Recovery. The majority of his facelift, tummy tucks, liposuction and breast surgery are fully recovered at 7-10 days and are able to fly back home.

Why not Come? Find out why clients from Canada are coming to have surgery in Phoenix and selecting Dr. John Ward as their plastic surgeon. For more information please call us at 602-552-0888 or e-mail info@johnwardmd.com

He speaks Fluent Canadian!

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Breast Augmentation Surgery & 12 month no interest Financing

Dr. John Ward is well-known for his more “natural”  looking breast augmentation surgery here in Phoenix.

Summer Savings 12 months no interest fee on Breast Augmentation Surgery.  Contact us at info@johnwardmd.com or call 602-553-0888. Call us in advance  for a fee quote to finance your surgery and we will give you a fee range to inquire about and let’s get started today

Dr. John Ward is pleased to be part of two financial plans to give clients for more choices for having surgery when you want it.    He offers a complimentary appointment to determine if you are a candidate for breast augmentation surgery and to discuss saline or silicone breast  implants and sizes.  Afterwards his financial manager will meet with you and discuss the various options for financing.  Listed below are the two plans we recommend and the application process.  Please feel free to contact us regarding scheduling a consultation at 602-553-0888 and visit our website at johnwardmd.com.

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Say goodbye to the waiting time.

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Cosmetic Surgery Center in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Dr. John Ward

It is important to choose a License by the state in which the facility operates. In general the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recommends accreditation or the equivalent requires a facility to:

• Select a board certified plastic surgeon who has privileges to perform the same procedures at a local, accredited hospital.
• Provide anesthesia by a board-certified anesthesiologist.
• Maintain a staff of certified surgical technicians, registered nurses
• Adhere to all local, state and national regulations including sanitation, fire safety and building codes
• Adhere to all federal laws and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
• Use and practice advanced monitoring for patient safety during surgery and immediate recovery.

The Paradise Valley Cosmetic Surgery Center meets all these standards and this is why I am a partner at this facility and operate here three days a week.  The feed back I received from clients has always been positive and they are very pleased with the personal attention they receive from the nursing staff at the private facility conveniently located near North Phoenix, Paradise Valley and Scottsdale.

The Paradise Valley  Cosmetic Surgery Center offers cosmetic surgery clients a very safe and trustful medical facility to have cosmetic surgery in Phoenix, Arizona.

This cosmetic surgery center is surrounded by very wonderful resorts for clients to travel to Phoenix and have their families stay nearby.  This is a center that only has board certified anesthesia staff and in my opinion are the very best you can find in the world.  They are very knowledgeable of the idea of pre-treating for nausea and are meet with all clients to discuss their individual needs.  Best of all the surgery center has a fully-trained recovery care center that staffs a full time nurse and nurses aid in this very private resort but fully medical facility.

If you are traveling from Canada and any part of the U.S . this state of the art facility is the best  choice for the Arizona area.   I operate three days a week at this Center along with several other board certified plastic surgeons.  For operations such as a Facelift and tummy tucks it it is my recommendation and expectation that you at least spend one night at this recovery care center.  If you are traveling to the Arizona area and are seeking cosmetic surgery please feel free to contact my office at 602-553-0888 for information regarding cosmetic surgery and this facility

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Breast Augmentation using measurements by Mentor- Phoenix, Scottsdale, Arizona

After over 20 years of practice it is always refeshing to find a new appoach for measuring breast sizing.  Mentor corporation has introduce  me to Bodylogic a very reasonable and useful way to measure the chest size and explain the various sizes for both saline and silicone implants.  I find it a very good way to start the discussion for sizes of implants.

BodyLogic™, an innovative implant sizing system from Mentor. This new system is designed to help plastic surgeons like me  accurately determine the right breast implant for our patients according to the appropriate base diameter, projection, and volume measurements.

The BodyLogic™ System does not dictate a specific implant, but provides me with a  guidance in selecting a range of devices that will increase the likelihood of patient satisfaction. The BodyLogic™ System is not intended to replace my  professional judgment, but gives me a reasonable approach to discussing your implant expectations.

I believe it is important for you to choose a surgeon who can accurately provide you with a range of implants and give you a good indication of the best sizing for your body and chest size.  It is even more important that you see the sizes and try them on for a more realistic understanding of what best fits you body. Contact us at our Phoenix Plastic Surgery office for a consultation.

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Mommy makeover using Vaser Lipo System, Phoenix, Scottsdale

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I am very happy with the results of using the Vaser Lipo System with my mommy make-over abdomen regions.  At my Plastic Surgery practice in Phoeinx near Scottsdale I found the Vaser Lipo System(an advanced ultrasonic body contouring ) delivers the best results for the upper abdomen and hips.    The addition of finishing the tummy tuck with Vaser lipo in the upper tummy region and sides of hips for clients has added a “temendous” patient satisfaction level.   As opposed to the regular suction techniques the Vaser Lipo employs mechnical and acoustic forces to emulsify fat within the target area and unlike other machines it does not heat or destroy the fat cells.   This ultrasonic system has greatly added a new level of versatility to the mommy make-over operation  giving me a a wide range of body contouring applications. This procedure provides patients with a faster recovery, smooth predictable results and minimal pain and bruising.

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Choosing your plastic surgeon checklist Phoenix, Scottsdale

The Arizona Medical Board has a very good standard for choosing a Plastic Surgeon which I firmly believe all clients should read and be prepared. This checklist is produced by the Arizona Medical Board.

How to Choose a Physician for a Cosmetic Procedure or Plastic Surgery                        

The demand for cosmetic procedures and plastic surgery is rapidly growing. A large
industry of professionals has also grown to meet this increased demand. The practice can
be very lucrative as many of the procedures are paid for in cash rather than by insurance.
Because most of these procedures are not covered by insurance, patients are on their own
in finding the right physician to perform the desired procedure. When trying to decide
which physician should perform the procedure, patients are motivated by cost,
convenience of location and how soon the procedure can be scheduled. While these are
legitimate and important considerations, they should not override the importance of
choosing the right physician.

In Arizona, any licensed allopathic physician may perform any procedure that he or she is
competent to perform. The law does not prohibit physicians from performing procedures
that were not part of their formal training. There are very good reasons for this, but it
does require patients to carefully research how a particular physician received training in
a particular procedure. The Arizona Medical Board requires all physicians to have the
knowledge and skill to perform procedures within the community standard of care,
whether the physician learned the procedure as part of the formal education or through
informal education.

This leaves the patient with many options in choosing a physician to perform a
procedure. Making the right choice can be challenging. To help in choosing the right
physician, the Arizona Medical Board is offering this guidance document and attached
checklist to assist patients in choosing the right physician to perform a particular
procedure.

Getting started: Most patients begin their search for the right physician by asking friends,
co-workers and family for suggestions. This may be a great way to identify potential
physicians and obtain an actual account from a trusted source. However, the physician
that was right for a friend or family member may not be the right physician for you. Each
patient is unique. Differences in age, gender, build, weight and skin color can make a
difference in choosing a physician. In addition, patients may ask their primary care
physician or other healthcare providers for referrals.

Research: Once you have developed a list of potential physicians, you need to research
the physicians. One of the best places to start this process is at the Arizona Medical
Board’s website, www.azmd.gov. The Arizona Medical Board maintains an on-line
profile of every licensed allopathic physician. This profile will identify the status of the
physician’s license, list where the physician received formal training, identifies the field
of medicine in which the physician received formal training, i.e. surgery, radiology,
family practice, pediatrics, etc. The physician’s profile also identifies if the physician is
Board Certified in a particular specialty by a Board that is recognized by the American

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Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). If such a Board does not certify the physician,
the physician may list an area of practice in which the physician focuses. The web
profile also shows whether the physician has been disciplined, paid on a malpractice
claim or judgment or received a criminal conviction.

Training: You should carefully consider the potential physicians’ training. There are
several ways a physician can learn to perform a particular procedure. First, physicians
can learn a procedure as part of the formal training during a residency or a fellowship.
Second, physicians can learn a procedure informally after completing formal training
from organizations that specialize in training physicians to perform particular procedures.
Third, physicians can learn new procedures by being mentored or trained by other
physicians. Regardless of the training method, physicians can become highly proficient
and competent in performing a particular procedure.

Board Certified: If a physician is Board Certified by a Board recognized by the ABMS,
this indicates that the physician has completed a residency or fellowship in a particular
specialty and has passed examination at a level higher than that required for licensure.
Additionally, some physician must re-qualify for Board Certification every few years to
demonstrate continuing competency in the specialty. Not all Boards that certify
physicians are recognized by the ABMS, and these Boards may not require the higher
standards of training and examination, however, some non-ABMS Boards have high
standards for certification. Therefore, if the physician is not Board certified by an ABMS
Board, you need to research the Board to determine if it is a legitimate organization.

A number of physicians licensed to practice medicine in Arizona do cosmetic procedures
successfully. Some of these physicians may not be Board Certified, but they have had
adequate training and possess sufficient skills to perform procedures safely. Therefore,
Board Certification alone does not demonstrate whether the physician is competent to
perform a particular procedure, but it is one factor to consider.

Assessing the Physician: After selecting a potential physician, it is important that you
assess the physician and the physician’s staff during your first visit. When assessing the
physician’s office and staff, you should look for such things as cleanliness, politeness of
staff, courtesy, privacy, etc. In general, you should feel comfortable with the practice
upon walking in the door and being greeted by staff. When assessing the physician, you
should consider if the physician answered all your questions and spent the time necessary
to make you feel comfortable. You should ask general questions about the procedure: for
instance, how many times has the physician performed the procedure, how did the
physician learn to perform the procedure, will anyone other than the physician perform
part of the procedure, what other similar procedures does the physician perform, does the
physician have picture of the results of the same procedure on other patients.

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Learning the Procedure: Once you are comfortable with the physician, you need to
discuss the actual procedure. The physician should explain, in detail, what is involved
with the procedure. The physician should explain the actual mechanics of the procedure,
how long the procedure should take, how long recovery should take before discharge and
how long recovery should take post-discharge. The physician should also explain what to
expect with regard to wound recovery and how much pain to expect and how to treat the
pain and other post-procedure requirements. The physician should also explain what
warning signs or concerns to watch for that might need immediate attention, such as
bleeding, infection or excessive pain.

Very often, the sedation used during the procedure has more associated risks than the
risks associated with the procedure. Therefore, it is very important that the physician
explain if sedation will be used, and if so what type of sedative agent will be used. The
physician should explain what level of consciousness will be maintained. Sedation can
range from complete unconsciousness to alertness with a mild sedative affect. If the
physician plans on using general anesthesia, then the procedure must be performed in a
facility licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Service such as an outpatient
surgical center or hospital. The physician should explain who would administer and
monitor the sedation and their training, skills, knowledge, qualifications and licenses.
The physician must also inform you of any other persons involved in the procedure,
along with their purpose, training and skills.

Informed Consent: Physicians must have your informed consent prior to performing any
procedure. Physicians must not only have consent for the procedure, but they must also
obtain consent for every person who will be involved in the procedure and where the
procedure will be performed. In order to obtain informed consent, the physician must
provide you with sufficient information for you to make an informed decision. Ensuring
that the you receive sufficient information requires good communication between you
and the physician. While the physician knows the risks and benefits of the procedure,
knows the individuals who will help perform the procedures, and knows the location
where the procedure will be performed, the physician cannot know every issue that may
be of importance to you. So you must ask all questions necessary to ensure your comfort with having a particular procedure performed by a particular physician using particular staff at a particular location. You must also express any limitations or conditions you
want to place on your consent.

Only after you feel completely comfortable with the procedure, the physician, the staff
and the location, should you consent to proceeding with the procedure. While cosmetic
procedures and some plastic surgeries may seem routine and very safe, these procedures
do come with some level of risks. The skills of the physician and the physician’s staff
bear directly upon the risks of a particular procedure. So, it is critically important for
your health and safety that you choose the right physician to perform the procedure, even
if it means paying more for the procedure at a less convenient location and at a later date.

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