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Below
is a list of some frequently asked questions, but please feel free to call
our office if you need additional information. We are always pleased
to assist you.
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How
should I select a qualified facial plastic surgeon? |
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Choosing
to have facial cosmetic or reconstructive surgery is a highly
personal decision.
Your surgeon should possess the necessary credentials to perform
the anticipated procedure.
Highly
trained members of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) are board-certified by the
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery to
perform plastic surgery of the face, head and neck, and perform
most of the nasal plastic surgery in the nation. AAFPRS
members are qualified to perform cosmetic and reconstructive
surgical procedures that vary from facelifts to delicate
reconstructive microsurgery of the face, head and neck.
To
be certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery, every member must meet all of the
following criteria:
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Has
completed an approved residency after medical school in one
of two surgical specialties focusing on facial plastic
surgery (Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery or Plastic
Surgery)
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Is
double boarded, having earned prior certification in one of
the specialties through the American Board of Medical
Specialties or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
in Canada.
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Has
successfully completed a two-day written and oral
examination
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Has
submitted for peer-review an acceptable record of at least
two years’ clinical experience, including operative
reports of a minimum 100 facial plastic surgeries; and
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Holds
proper licensure and subscribes to the ABFPRS Code of
Ethics.
To
verify your surgeons’ ABFPRS certification, contact the board
office at 1-703-349-3223 or
visit the website www.abfprs.org.
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Will
I look natural? |
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Most patients
have seen facial cosmetic surgery that was obvious. It is a
truism that you can spot all of the bad results and few of the
good ones. Dr. Slack avoids the tightly pulled, unnatural
look, and concentrates on producing a nonsurgical, natural
look, with hidden incisions. The pull is placed on the deeper
tissues, fat is sculpted, and the skin is redraped without
being pulled tightly. |
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Am
I being vain? |
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Vanity is an
excessive preoccupation with appearance, whereas my patient's
concerns are usually very appropriate. Most people agree that
what's on the inside of a person is more important than the
outside. But we are coming to know that the outside is
important also. How you look has a direct impact on how you
feel about yourself. People who are pleased with their looks
tend to be more confident, energetic and outgoing. |
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What's
the best age to have cosmetic surgery? |
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Many patients
say they don't look as young as they feel. The best age to
have cosmetic surgery is when the aging process bothers you
enough to correct it - when you don't look like you any more.
Many patients say "when I look in the mirror, I see my
mother..."
Ask yourself
the magic question: "Will I gain enough (improved
appearance and increased self-esteem) to outweigh the cost
(time, money, risk)? If your answer is, "yes", then
do it now. If it is "no", then wait until the answer
becomes "yes"…if it ever does.
Another
question to ask is: "When do I want to look the best I
can look? Now? …or some other time?" One thing is
certain: the earlier cosmetic surgery is done, the longer a
patient can enjoy its rewards. |
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How
long will results last? |
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There is no
precise answer since this is about perception. The best answer
is forever: you will always look better than if you did not have
surgery. While cosmetic surgery turns back the clock, aging is
continuous, and depends on genetics, sun exposure, and other
factors. Most patients will perceive the need for a
"tune-up" 7-10 years after face lift surgery, whereas
eyelid plasty may last 10-12 years. |
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If
I have it done now, won't I need it again in a few years? |
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Not necessarily.
While many patients choose to have touchups as they continue to
age, cosmetic surgery itself does not accelerate aging. We have
many lesser procedures to help maintain your looks. Again the
answer depends on perception. Many patients continue to be
fastidious about their appearance and wish to maintain it with
more frequent touch-ups. |
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What
does surgery cost? |
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Costs vary
considerable depending on the amount of work needed. At the time
of your consultation, a fee quote will be provided, and will
include a charge for surgery, the anesthesia, and the operating
facility. |
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Is
financing available? |
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If you are
interested in this option, our patient care coordinator will
review various choices with you. |
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Dr.
Christopher Slack is a facial plastic surgeon who offers facelifts, eyelid surgery, botox, lip augmentation, otoplasty, restylane, laser hair removal and more.
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