Posted on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2005
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Realistic Expectations: What to Expect From Your Cosmetic Surgery

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Nothing is predictable in life, and certainly not in medicine. There are no guarantees. Realistic expectations are important for the outcome of your procedure and for the entire process (from your initial consultation through treatment, recovery and possible unexpected events). You must not only choose a doctor you trust but also forge a relationship that requires your participation, your compliance and candid communication between you and your doctor.

"Trusting your life to someone requires complete confidence in that individual's competence," says Los Angeles plastic surgeon Brian M. Kinney, MD, president-elect of the Plastic Surgery Education Foundation. "Every surgeon is good when things go well. But in those unexpected cases when things don't go well you still need to feel you made the right decision."

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