Edward Jonas Domanskis, M.D.

Some plastic surgery centers promote cosmetic or plastic surgery as a "quick-fix" and overlook the potential issues involved. At our practice, we believe that a fully informed patient more qualified to make positive cosmetic surgery choices and will be happier and more satisfied with them in the long run.

Procedures, like breast augmentation and liposuction, are increasingly popular among average Americans, and cosmetic/plastic surgeons have an inherent obligation to ensure that their patients are well informed of all the risks, benefits, and potential results before consenting to have any surgery performed. It is important for you to have realistic expectations of what plastic surgery can do for you, and to understand the limitations with every procedure. Read below for more tips on how you can be more proactive about your cosmetic procedure decisions.

The Consultation
Although my staff and I do our best to inform you about all the details of your procedure, we also rely on you to ask questions and communicate your comfort level. If you are unsure or clear about any particular step in your surgery, nervous about the anesthesia process, or want clarification about the post surgical process and healing, please make a point to discuss your feelings with us.

Our goal is to answer all of your questions thoroughly, and reduce your anxiety by arming you with accurate, detailed information. During your initial consultation, you will not only get valuable information, but a true feel for our practice and the level of personal care we provide.

Support
The decision for having cosmetic surgery is a personal one. It is important to have close emotional support while you proceed through it. Our plastic surgery patients are encouraged to share all the important pre- and post-operative information with a close friend or family member. This can provide you with an added sense of confidence.

Having someone to support you and help work with your surgery team after the procedure, while you are still recovering, can be a real benefit, particularly regarding post-operative instructions that need to be communicated. The support is also helpful when adjusting to something as dramatic as a change in your appearance. You will also need a friend or family member to drive you home and help during your recovery period, when you may be significantly limited in your movements or ability to do everything yourself.

Results
While it is your responsibility to clearly communicate your ideal beauty goals with us, it is our job to use the many years of experience to give you a realistic idea of what to expect. No surgeon can predict your exact results, but we can show you the results we've helped others achieve, and give you an approximation of what you might look like after your full recovery. No two patients are the same, and no two will have the exact same results with the same procedure. Also, complications can occur and choosing a surgeon with experience should be part of avoiding them, as well as resolving them when they occur.

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Dr. Domanskis