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What makes a patient unhappy.

Howard A Tobin¹

¹Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Surgical Center, 6300 Regional Plaza, Abilene, TX 79606, USA. drtobin@newlook.com

Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America

|March 22, 2008

Summary

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Optimizing preoperative consultations and careful patient selection are key to preventing postoperative dissatisfaction. Experienced surgeons achieve high patient satisfaction by focusing on individual needs and judiciously declining unsuitable cases.

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Area of Science:

Cosmetic Surgery
Patient Satisfaction Studies

Background:

Postoperative patient dissatisfaction is a significant concern in cosmetic surgery.
Effective patient management strategies are crucial for successful surgical outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline best practices for preoperative consultations in cosmetic surgery.
To emphasize the importance of careful patient selection for enhancing satisfaction.

Main Methods:

Drawing upon the extensive experience of a seasoned cosmetic surgeon.
Focusing on individualized patient needs assessment.
Utilizing a selective approach to patient acceptance.

Main Results:

Careful preoperative assessment and patient selection lead to reduced postoperative unhappiness.
Prioritizing unique patient needs contributes to higher satisfaction rates.
A surgeon's willingness to decline non-ideal candidates is associated with positive outcomes.

Conclusions:

Optimizing the preoperative consultation is paramount for achieving high patient satisfaction.
Judicious patient selection and a focus on individual needs are essential for cosmetic surgeons.
Experienced surgeons can ensure high satisfaction by carefully managing patient expectations and suitability.