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What to Look for in a Plastic Surgeon?

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What to Look for in a Plastic Surgeon?

If you have been considering plastic surgery, you have many decisions to make. Choosing the best plastic surgeon for you can take time, but it will pay off with a more positive experience and better results. Many factors help identify an excellent plastic surgeon from a less skilled one, including their education, experience, and results. 

What is a Plastic Surgeon? 

When you hear “plastic surgeon,” you may immediately think of nose surgeries or breast implants, but plastic surgery is a wide field with many specialties. Some plastic surgeons specialize in reconstructing areas of the face or body that have been injured. Others specialize in congenital (present at birth) conditions or specific areas of the body. All plastic surgeons are medical doctors (MD) or doctors of osteopathy (DO).

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What to Look for In a Plastic Surgeon

The best plastic surgeon for you will provide you with an excellent experience from your consultation to your final results. Many factors can help you determine whether your surgeon is the right person to perform your desired procedure. 

Education

Your plastic surgeon should have a medical degree with five to six years of residency. They often spend several more years studying an area of specialization. Dr. Tenley Lawton completed a fellowship in plastic surgery after her surgical training and continues to attend conferences and research advances in the field. 

Experience

You should look for a plastic surgeon who has extensive experience in the procedure you want. Dr. Lawton has years of experience in facial and breast procedures as well as plastic surgery targeted to men’s and women’s needs. Choose a surgeon who can show you before and after images and reviews related to the procedure you have planned. 

CONSULTATIONS AVAILABLE NOW

The first step is to schedule an in-person consultation with Dr. Lawton or one of our trusted providers at Tenley K Lawton M.D. in Neport Beach, CA. Simply fill out the form on this page and we will reach out to you promptly to schedule your appointment.

Results

A plastic surgeon with excellent credentials may not always produce excellent results or the kind of results you want. Viewing a surgeon’s before and after gallery can show you not only their skill but their overall style and the type of results they are most proud of achieving. The ideal surgeon has aesthetic goals that align with your own. 

Testimonials are also important in determining the type of experience and results people have had with a plastic surgeon. Reading the testimonials can help you find out if this surgeon and their team provided an overall positive experience and if people have been happy with their results. 

Trust

The most important test of your potential plastic surgeon is the consultation. Regardless of all other factors, if you do not feel comfortable with a surgeon or do not feel like their personality suits yours, they may not be right for you. You will establish a relationship with your plastic surgeon based on trust, so you should feel comfortable and at ease with them.

Testimonials

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Dr. Lawton strives to provide the best experience for everyone who chooses her practice for their aesthetic needs. Read why our patients love their results & experience with Dr. Lawton and her team of expert providers.

Take the Next Step

Would you like to learn more about what to look for in a plastic surgeon? Simply fill out the form on this page or call Tenley K. Lawton, M.D. at (949) (949 )356-6158 to schedule your consultation with Board-Certified plastic surgeon Dr. Tenley Lawton. Proudly serving Newport Beach and the greater Orange County, CA, area.

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