What to Look For in an Albany NY Plastic Surgeon by William F. DeLuca, MD (NSFW)
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A brief guide on what to look for in a plastic surgeon by William F. DeLuca, MD FACS. Dr. DeLuca is a board certified plastic surgeon in Albany, NY with over 26 years of experience in breast, body & facial surgery. This presentation is based on the slides from a recent open house Dr. DeLuca hosted at his practice (which is located at 5 Ulenski Dr, Albany NY 12205. It includes several sets of breast augmentation, breast lift, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), liposuction, rhinoplasty, facelift before and after photos which were discussed in greater detail during the presentation.
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What to Look For in an Albany NY Plastic Surgeon by William F. DeLuca, MD (NSFW)
- 1. What to look for in a Plas/c Surgeon By William F. DeLuca Jr., M.D. F.A.C.S Board Cer9fied Plas9c Surgeon and Member of the American Society of Plas9c Surgeons (ASPS) and American Society of Aesthe9c Plas9c Surgeons (ASAPS)
- 2. Part 1: “Must Have” & “Should Have” Traits www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 3. The “Must Haves”… 1. Board Cer/fica/on in Plas/c Surgery 2. Hospital Privileges www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 4. The “Should Haves” www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 5. 1. Experience Odds are, the more your surgeon has the beSer off you’ll be www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com Rickie Fowler The “next” genera9on. Lot’s of talent but s9ll very erra9c and prone to errors. Phil Mickelson The “old guard”. Clutch under pressure. His results over the past 19 years as a pro do most of the talking.
- 6. 2. References Get references and/or reviews from other pa/ents & doctors Do not trust only your ins9ncts when a scalpel is involved www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 7. 3. Pa/ent & Safety-‐First Philosophy How do they define what a successful experience/outcome for “May I always act so as to preserve the finest tradi9ons of my calling and may I long experience the joy of healing those who seek my help.” -‐ Hippocrates (460–370 BC) The importance of first-‐class pre-‐procedure & post-‐surgery care can not be understated. www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com you will be?
- 8. 3a. Pa/ent & Safety-‐First Philosophy My process for selec9ng the best procedure for YOU www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 9. 3b. Pa/ent & Safety-‐First Philosophy My Decision Matrix for Surgical vs Non-‐Surgical • Price • Age • Expecta9ons/Desires • Down9me available for recovery www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 10. 4. Reasonable Prices/Rates When choosing a cosme9c surgeon, does more expensive always = beSer? Why do plas9c surgeons in NYC cost so much more? www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 11. 5. Training, Vision, Talent & Technique Surgeons that have high levels of the above • Minimize traits are surgeons who: scaring • Minimize down9me, speed up recovery • Minimize post-‐opera9on complica9ons (key) • Deliver consistent & reproducible results (i.e. what you see in the before and aher photos is what you can reasonably expect to get) www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 12. 6. Knows What to Do to Achieve the Opitmal Result It’s your Surgeon’s job to know what the best op9on is when there are more than 1 op9on (which is ohen the case). “His surgeon choose poorly…” -‐ Temple Knight, Indian Jones In plas9c surgery, there are ohen several ways to address a cosme9c issue, but in most cases, one way is superior to all the rest – www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 13. 7. Consistently Achieves GREAT Results www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com Do they consistently produce great work? How many “average or just-‐ok” movies has Steven Spielberg directed? Not many. Are their results natural and a]rac/ve?
- 14. Part 2: Shortcuts, Gimmicks & Tricks www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 15. Shortcuts: Non-‐Invasive ≠ Long Las/ng Especially when it comes to cosme9c surgery • Examples: “Weekend facelihs”, “lifestyle facelihs”, etc. • “Achieve instantaneous perfecEon” … Really? • Healing takes 9me – Las9ng results require healing www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com • The pa/ent has to be commi]ed to the procedure. • You need to follow post-‐op care instruc9ons • If you want to have a facelih, there is going to be 2-‐3 weeks of healing involved. It’s not overnight. Surgeons who give the impression that it isn’t a big deal should not be taken at their word.
- 16. Gimmicks: The Oprah Effect Why the ‘latest’ media darling isn’t always the greatest or safest. • “Thread Lic” -‐ aka single s9tch “weekend” facelih • Thermage -‐ non-‐surgical skin 9ghtening using radio frequency • “SmartLipo” -‐ aka ‘laser liposuc9on’ for large areas • Breast Augmenta9on through the belly-‐buSon (“scar free!”) • “Twilight Surgery” -‐ aka using local anesthesia for major procedures like liposuc9on www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 17. Tricks: Limited Post-‐Procedure Care • Salesman Great surgeons provide Surgeon vs Ar/st-‐Engineer: You should great care never feel like you’re being “sold” during any part of the consulta9on. Good salesmen focus on the sell. Good MDs focus on the result. • What does their personal fee cover in terms of pre & post-‐op care?? In my prac/ce: ü Pa9ents can call me any9me (especially aher surgery). Our phone system forwards to my cell phone. ü Aher surgery, I offer pa9ents as many follow-‐up visits as they need or want at no addi9onal cost. If there are any complica9ons aher surgery, what’s your surgeon’s revision policy? www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com both before & acer your procedure.
- 18. In Other Words… Seek out a surgeon more like Captain Sully www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com (or Viper)
- 19. In Other Words… *Of course, many Vipers started out as Mavericks. The difference is, they’ve added www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com wisdom & experience to their arsenal of confidence, ins2nct, passion and talent. And less like Maverick*
- 20. The Surgical Procedures • Facial Rejuvena9on • Breast Enhancement • Body Contouring www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 21. Facial Rejuvena9on : Facelih www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 22. Facial Rejuvena9on : Facelih www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 23. Facial Rejuvena9on : Facelih www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 24. Facial Rejuvena9on : Facelih www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 25. Facial Rejuvena9on : Blepheroplasty www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 26. Facial Rejuvena9on : Blepheroplasty www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 27. Facial Rejuvena9on : Blepheroplasty www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 28. Facial Rejuvena9on: Rhinoplasty www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 29. Facial Rejuvena9on: Rhinoplasty www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 30. Facial Rejuvena9on: Rhinoplasty www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 31. Facial Rejuvena9on: Rhinoplasty www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 32. Facial Rejuvena9on : Injectables www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 33. Breast Enhancement: Augmenta9on www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 34. Breast Enhancement: Augmenta9on www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 35. Breast Enhancement: Augmenta9on www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 36. Breast Enhancement: Augmenta9on www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 37. Breast Enhancement: Augmenta9on www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 38. Breast Enhancement: Augmenta9on www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 39. Breast Enhancement: Breast Lih www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 40. Breast Enhancement: Breast Lih www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 41. Breast Enhancement: Breast Lih www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 42. Body Shaping: Tummy Tuck www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 43. Body Shaping: Tummy Tuck www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 44. Body Shaping: Tummy Tuck www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 45. Body Shaping: Tummy Tuck www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 46. Body Shaping: Liposuc9on www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 47. Body Shaping: Liposuc9on www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 48. Body Shaping: Liposuc9on www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 49. Body Shaping: Liposuc9on www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 50. Body Shaping: Liposuc9on www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 51. Body Shaping: Liposuc9on www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 52. Body Shaping: Liposuc9on www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 53. Body Shaping: Liposuc9on www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 54. Body Shaping: Liposuc9on www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 55. Body Shaping: Liposuc9on www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
- 56. Thanks for listening. Ques9ons or comments? Please don’t hesitate to contact me any9me at: Office: (518) 724-‐2444 Email: info@delucaplas9csurgery.com DeLuca Plastic Surgery 5 Ulenski Drive Albany, NY 12205 www.DeLucaPlas9cSurgery.com
Notas do Editor
- When considering plastic surgery, there is no substitute for an ASPS Member Surgeon. Member Surgeons: Are certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery® or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada®. Operate only in accredited medical facilities. Adhere to a strict code of ethics. Fulfill continuing medical education requirements, including standards and innovations in patient safety.
- If you don’t know anyone who has been a patient of the surgeon, have the surgeon’s patient coordinator put you in contact with at least 2 former patients. Ask friends and acquaintances – word travels wide and far. Speaking with others who have had the same surgery you are considering is a fantastic way to become more informed. The internet … use wisely.Subjective impression is meaningless when selecting a surgeon. Craft should trump your desire to like them; in fact, it's OK to hate your surgeon. You simply need him to cut and sew very intelligently. So always select the surgeon who has already done the most iterations of whatever procedure you need. Stated in Zagat-ian terms: Which restaurant do you want to go to—the one with the line or the one that sits empty?
- Good enough is not enoughDifference is in the details… Less complications More consistent results The patient experience – the goal is to have you feel perfectly at ease.
- NYC vs Albany NYDoes more expensive always = better? It cost more to run a practice in a big city than it does in a little city. Rent, people/employees. Basic market forces at work.You pay the difference.Unlike most other forms of surgery, cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance. Patients must pay out of pocket. Physicians who perform cosmetic surgery know their patients are price sensitive. Thus, patients can typically (a) find a package price in advance covering all services and facilities, (b) compare prices prior to surgery and (c) pay a price that is lower in real terms than the price charged 10 years ago for comparable procedures, despite huge increases in demand and considerable innovation.“Competition and innovation have led to lower-cost cosmetic procedures.”
- Consistent NaturalOptimal
- In plastic surgery, there are often several ways to approach an aesthetic problem, but usually one way is better than the rest – your surgeon needs to know which one that is.
- Salesman vs Engineer Odds favor the engineerIf it sounds too good to be true it usually is Too busy to make you feel like you’re his only patient.Patients can call me anytime (especially after surgery). Our phone system forwards to my cell phone. Any question you may have is a question he should be happy to answerWhat’s he like after the check has been cashed?This goes back to the importance of getting references.If there’s a problem, will he fix it (at no cost to you).