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Your plastic surgeon actually tells you the truth about what's achievable vs what you want. Expectation alignment is everything in surgery - if we don't match, I'll refer you to someone who might be a better fit. Honest consultations lead to better outcomes.

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Your plastic surgeon actually tells you the truth about what's achievable vs what you want. Expectation alignment is everything in surgery - if we don't match, I'll refer you to someone who might be a better fit. Honest consultations lead to better outcomes.

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You're about to learn what actually happens during a 12-hour reconstructive surgery. Most people think it's one surgeon, but it's actually colorectal surgeons, urologists, and plastic surgeons working together. The coordination to rebuild tissue while protecting everything else is wild.

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Patient brought Instagram photos as her surgical goals. Had to break the news: those are heavily filtered and physically impossible to achieve. Social media is creating unrealistic expectations that leave people disappointed with actually beautiful results. Reality check time! ✨

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The emotional transformation is just as important as the physical one. When patients who've had 10+ spine surgeries finally heal without complications, you can see the relief in their eyes. They stop expecting wound issues for the first time in years. That's what proper reconstructive technique can do.

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Social media vs reality in plastic surgery consultations. Patients research everything online but still need that personal consultation to understand what's actually possible for their unique situation. It's not about what Google says - it's about what works for YOU.

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The most rewarding part of being a plastic surgeon isn't just successful procedures - it's watching patients rediscover their confidence. When someone says "you're my savior" or "I feel better about who I am now," that's the real transformation that goes beyond physical results.

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You're choosing a plastic surgeon based on price and ignoring the red flags. Board certification matters more than your wallet thinks it does. That "half-price" deal might mean they're not even certified or practicing in the US. Ask the right questions first.

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Most people don't realize this recovery secret. When I use hyperbaric oxygen therapy with anesthesia, patients tolerate it better and recover way faster. The hyperbarics flushes your system - extra oxygen gets anesthetic out super efficiently. That's why I put them in immediately after surgery.

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Patient reached out years after hand surgery just to update me on their progress. This is exactly why I think the relationship doesn't end when the procedure does - ongoing support makes all the difference in recovery success.

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You think excessive sweating surgery is temporary but then your surgeon explains when we remove those sweat glands completely and reconstruct with local tissue, they're literally gone forever. Plus we can break it into smaller surgeries so you're not down for weeks.

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When major surgical complications happen, here's my staged approach that most people never hear about. First - basic wound care, get it clean, let the body heal naturally. Then we wait. Let them recover and live their life. Only after that do we come back for revisional surgery. Patience over quick fixes always wins.

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The transformation of plastic surgery from unknown specialty to mainstream is wild! What I've seen in my practice shows how TV and movies completely changed everything - from patient awareness to expectations. 40 years ago, most people had never heard of us!

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Most people don't realize there are two completely different reasons for breast surgery. Augmentation for body proportion vs reconstruction after cancer. Both use implants but the emotional journey is totally different for each patient.

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You're a doctor in Beverly Hills trying to balance quality care with accessibility. Staff costs, rent, equipment - it all adds up. That's why I work with insurance whenever I can to help patients access the care they need.

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POV: Your dermatologist breaks down hidradenitis suppurativa demographics that most people don't know about. This condition affects darker-skinned individuals more frequently, especially African-Americans, and we see more males than females. Speaking multiple languages in practice = better patient understanding.

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Ever wonder what makes truly great surgeons? In my experience working with Dr. Louis Vasconaz, I discovered it's not just technical skill. It's how they approach patient interaction and understanding their deepest needs at vulnerable moments.