Welcome to Cosmetic Surgery Connecticut
Although Cosmetic Surgery Connecticut may seem like an odd name for a website, we’ve chosen it to assure that if you live in Connecticut and are considering cosmetic surgery, that you find our site because we believe we have the most up-to-date and objective information on plastic/cosmetic surgery and plastic surgeons in Connecticut available anywhere. Make sense?
So why should you listen to what I have to say on the topic of cosmetic surgery? Well, this website provides you with valuable information about the very important topic of cosmetic surgery that I have learned through my own experience in doing research for a friend of mine. By the way, we’ll be using the phrases “cosmetic surgery” and “plastic surgery” interchangeably here.
When an individual in Connecticut is considering cosmetic surgery either because of an accident that requires reconstructive plastic surgery or elective cosmetic surgery such as breast augmentation or a tummy tuck, there is a pretty high probability that you will get on the Internet and type into Google the search phrase “Cosmetic Surgery Connecticut” or perhaps “Connecticut Cosmetic Surgery” in order to learn more about the surgery. You also will probably want to learn what questions you should be asking any cosmetic surgeon that you may be considering. Cosmetic surgery is not something you just jump into without doing your home work first!
I am not a cosmetic surgeon, or even involved in the medical field at all. I am, probably like you, an impartial person who once needed to learn more about cosmetic surgery due to a close friend who had to have some reconstructive plastic surgery work done. It should go without saying, but I have to say it anyway… Always consult a licensed medical professional for any medical related questions or decisions.
This blog summarizes one non-medically trained person’s self-education process on Connecticut cosmetic surgery.
Because of that experience, I was motivated to help educate others on the topic of plastic surgery, whether it be a required procedure like reconstructive facial plastic surgery to correct scars from an injury or an elective procedure such as laser skin resurfacing, rhinoplasty or breast enhancement.
The purpose of this site is not to bash any particular cosmetic surgery group or plastic surgeon out there, but as in all professions, there are people who are very good at what they do and people who are average. We will make some recommendations of plastic/cosmetic surgeons who are board certified American Board of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and American Board of Cosmetic Surgeons (ASCS) member surgeons and have a proven track record of success, as well as long lists of satisfied clients.
In addition to making recommendations, I wanted to give you enough education on the topic of cosmetic surgery so that you can confidently interview prospective surgeons, know what questions to ask, be able to look at pictures of their past work and tell good cosmetic surgery results from less than desirable results. It is not always obvious to a non-medical person what good “before” and “after” rhinoplasty surgery photos should look like, for example. We want to give you that knowledge so that you can look at a cosmetic surgeon’s before/after portfolio and tell a good tummy tuck from a bad one, or good eyelid surgery from average or bad surgery. You also should know the issues surrounding silicone breast implants versus other breast augmentation techniques.
Before I got started on my epic educational process in the cosmetic surgery field for my close friend, I didn’t know anything about eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), laser skin resurfacing, rhinoplasty, tummy tucks (abdominoplasty), reconstructive cosmetic surgery, liposuction, incisions, dermatology issues, pediatric plastic surgeons and so on. I’m guessing that if you’ve found this site, you may be in a similar situation, or perhaps a bit more educated that I was when I started my learning process.
Regardless of where you are in your own learning process, I will cover all of the important topics surrounding choosing a cosmetic surgeon here at Connecticut Cosmetic Surgery. We will look at what cosmetic surgery board certification means, the insurance issues surrounding elective versus required plastic surgery, and also talk about the most common types of cosmetic surgery like breast augmentation, eyelid lifts, and nose jobs (rhinoplasty). By the way, the vast majority of cosmetic surgery done in the United States today is elective surgery and is typically NOT covered by insurance plans.
The most important goal of this site is to help you find the best Connecticut cosmetic surgeon for your particular needs. If we accomplish that goal, we’ve done our job.
The last thing anyone needs, especially when it comes to a medical procedure and especially one that will change your appearance like liposuction for weight loss, is to have a surgeon without the proper experience, credentials, board certifications or satisfied customers working on your face and having a “Whoops!” moment (Yes, that’s a little “toungue-in-cheek” exaggeration because most cosmetic surgeons are quite good. But I think you get my point). It is your body and your appearance and you need to care about it more than anyone else because it’s the only body you’ve got! If you’ve decided to get a facelift or laser skin procedure, you want the best possible surgeon you can get, right?
Cosmetic surgery procedures are not cheap. If you are considering elective surgery such as breast augmentation you are probably looking at pricing anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000. Fortunately, most plastic surgery practices have connections to financing companies so you can pay for the surgical procedure over time, much like you would pay for a car over 4 years or so.
And one word of caution… you cannot necessarily rely on an organization like the Better Business Bureau to recommend a cosmetic or plastic surgeon to you.
Most people don’t realize this, but the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is not an official (i.e. government) oversight body like their name implies. They are actually a private, non-profit organization that is paid by the businesses they represent. This, of course, brings the topic of conflict of interest immediately to mind. The BBB can certainly be used as an initial reference point, but don’t rely on them exclusively. They’re main function is log complaints against companies, not keep track of well-performing companies of professionals like doctors or lawyers.
One thing you should definitely make it a point to know is what organizations a cosmetic surgeon should belong to. Membership in both the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) and the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) should be considered essential. You also need to make sure that your prospective plastic surgeon’s memberships in these bodies are current. Unlike other professions, all medical doctors, regardless of specialty, are required to undergo a certain amount of continuing training every year to maintain their medical license and board certifications. That is why these memberships and certifications should be considered mandatory when you are interviewing potential cosmetic surgeons.
Spend a little time on our website, Cosmetic Surgery Connecticut, and learn more about how to choose a cosmetic surgeon, what questions to ask, what red flags to look for and just get a better overall understanding of the whole plastic surgery medical profession.
