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Kim Facial Plastic Surgery

Monday, June 30, 2008

Maximizing Your Safety

All surgeries have risks, but the risks of plastic surgery can be minimized if you make the right choices. Here are some factors that can help you make sure your facial surgery is as safe as possible:
  • Make sure you meet your plastic surgeon before agreeing to the surgery. Your surgeon should be prepared to meet with you for as long as it takes to address your concerns, and not be brushing your questions aside to rush off to another appointment.
  • Your surgeon should put safety first. A surgeon vested in a culture of safety, he or she will take care of many details that you can neither appreciate nor evaluate before the surgery. Gauge your surgeon's responses to questions during your consultation. Is safety at the forefront, or does it seem to be merely an afterthought?
  • Check your surgeon's reputation, expertise, and experience. Your surgeon should not only be trained and skilled in your procedure, but he or she should have performed the surgery numerous times recently.
  • Your surgery should take place either in a hospital or in an accredited surgical suite. The accreditation should be done either through the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAHC) or the Ambulatory Surgical Center Association (ASCA).
  • You surgeon and support personnel should all be up to date and certified in advanced cardiac life support, and have contingency plans prepared in the event of complications, including a transfer agreement with a nearby hospital.

Ask your surgeon about all these factors, and make sure you feel comfortable with his or her answers before you agree to surgery.

To learn more about the steps we at Kim Facial Plastic Surgery take to make sure your cosmetic surgery is as safe as possible, please contact us today to schedule your consultation.

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Friday, June 20, 2008

Nose Surgery May be the Solution You’re Looking For

Anyone who is self-conscious about his or her nose will find that rhinoplasty (a “nose job”) offers a newfound feeling of confidence. The procedure can significantly enhance an individual's facial appearance by creating a more balanced nose and an enhanced profile. A rhinoplasty procedure is completely customized to uniquely complement each individual's face, whether your desire is to remove a bump, taper a tip, or build up nasal depressions. After a careful analysis of your concerns and medical history, Dr. Kim will help you decide if rhinoplasty can give you the results you desire.

Your nose surgery will be tailored to match your individual needs so you can achieve the most natural appearance. Typically, the skin of the nose is cut and lifted away from the bone and cartilage framework beneath, then shaped and sculpted to obtain optimum results. The incisions are most often placed inside the nose and hidden from view. When the surgery is complete, a splint may be applied to help your nose maintain its new shape. Some bruising and swelling can be expected following surgery, but applying ice and taking a mild pain reliever can offer effective relief. Keeping your head elevated and relaxing in bed is recommended for the first 24 hours following surgery.

To learn more about rhinoplasty, please contact Dr. Kim’s office today to schedule an initial consultation.

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