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Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery

Forest Campus

"You Have The Right To Remain Silent"

Who says anyone has to know? Sometimes the work of a plastic surgeon is so subtle, your friends will know you look better, they just won't know why. But, if you are considering this type of surgery, we understand that you will have many questions. How long will it take? Will I be able to drive home afterwards? Will I have scars? When will I be able to return to work? What follow-up care will be needed? Is this surgery really "right" for me? Are my expectations realistic?

We'll do our best to answer these questions, and any others you have. We want you to be completely informed before you make your decision, and completely comfortable about that decision.

Making Your Decision

To help you decide if this surgery is right for you, you may have an initial private consultation with a registered nurse who has special training in plastic and reconstructive surgery. The next step, assuming you wish to proceed, would be to meet with a physician who will go into more detail about your surgery. Assuming all is go, a date would then be set for your procedure.

Payment

Most major insurance carriers and HMOs are accepted for covered procedures. Payment for consultations is due on the day of the visit. Payment for cosmetic procedures is due before the day of surgery, unless other arrangements have been made.

After Your Surgery

Once surgery is completed, you will be scheduled for a follow-up visit with the physician to make sure your recovery is on track. You will be informed about any medications you will need. A professional technician will assist you with the use of cosmetics that can help conceal incision marks, discoloration and swelling.

Definitions

Plastic Surgery reshapes or repairs body structures. The word "plastic" comes from the Greek word plastikos, which means molding or giving form.

Cosmetic Surgery is a type of plastic surgery that reshapes facial and body features to improve a person's appearance.

Reconstructive Surgery is a type of plastic surgery that repairs deformities resulting from accidents, disease or birth defects. This type of surgery can improve movement and minimize disfigurement.

Common Procedures

Abdominoplasty removes wrinkled skin and fatty tissue from the stomach.
Body Fat Reduction uses liposuction to remove fatty deposits from the hips, buttock, thighs and other areas.
Breast Augmentation enlarges the breasts.
Breast Reconstruction restores form to the breast after mastectomy; also reduces or lifts the breast.
Cheek Implants give the appearance of cheekbones.
Chemical Peel uses chemicals to repair damaged skin.
Chin Augmentation uses an implant to redefine the shape of the chin.
Cleft Lip & Palate Surgery repairs birth defects of the mouth.
Dermabrasion scrapes the facial skin to smooth out fine wrinkles, especially around the mouth.
Ear Surgery repositions or reshapes the ears.
Eyelid Surgery, known as blepharoplasty, removes excess fat and skin on the upper and lower eyelids.
Facelift, known as rhytidectomy, removes wrinkles and sagging skin on the face and neck.
Forehead Lift removes wrinkles on the forehead.
Hand Surgery corrects defects of the hand that are a result of injury or genetics.
Nose Surgery, known as rhinoplasty, reshapes the nose.
Prosthesis Change removes the old prosthesis, replacing it with a new one.
Tissue Expansion involves stretching adjacent healthy skin to cover an incision.
Scar Revision reduces the surface area of scars, causing them to be less noticeable.

Need More Information?
If you would like to search for a Plastic Surgeon online, you may use our Find A Physician feature, searching on the specialty "Plastic Surgery". Or, you may call our free physician referral service at (800) 888-DOCS ((800) 888-3627).