Plastic Surgery Doctor is a doctor who deals with the elimination of defects in organs, tissues and surfaces of the body through surgical interference. The goal of plastic surgery is to achieve a cosmetic effect, restore shape. Accordingly, there are operations associated with improving the appearance (changing the shape of the nose, breast augmentation) and restorative operations, in which the consequences of injuries and diseases are eliminated.
A good plastic surgeon is chosen according to several characteristics, including:
- high professionalism and constant training;
- huge practice, mastering the latest techniques and technologies;
- creativity and talent of the creator;
- attentiveness and empathy.
Why are the services of a plastic surgeon needed?
When a patient contacts a plastic surgeon, the doctor finds out his wishes, conducts a medical examination and diagnostic studies to exclude possible contraindications, and prescribes the timing of the operation. After it, the doctor carries out postoperative control, gives recommendations for care. Even after successful surgeries, patients should visit their doctor periodically.
The most popular surgeries are lip augmentation or correction, wrinkle removal, liposuction, rhinoplasty, breast lift, enlargement or reduction, mammoplasty, eyelid correction, rejuvenation, otoplasty.
In what cases should a person seek help from a specialist?
It is worth going to a plastic surgeon if you have been dissatisfied with something in your appearance for a long time, have a strong desire to change it and are not afraid of operations. Some options for surgical interventions, for example, the popular otoplasty - correcting the shape of the ears, getting rid of sticking-out ears, with modern technology development does not leave noticeable marks and does not require complete anaesthesia.
Plastic surgery is also often required by people who are faced with deformation of tissues and surfaces of the face after injuries, disasters, serious diseases. Reconstruction of the maxillofacial region also belongs to this area of medicine. Age-related changes, scars, burns or cicatricial tissues on the skin can all be corrected with plastic surgery.
How to find the best plastic surgeons in Lagos?
To choose a good doctor, we advise you to look at patient reviews on the jimeds.ng portal and pay attention to the education and work experience indicated in the questionnaire of plastic surgeons. You can book an appointment by calling our contact centre +234 1 227 9151 , having agreed on the required date and time.