Learn how transparent and precise interaction between doctors and patients is fundamental to good results
One of the keys to success in plastic surgery is precisely maintaining realistic expectations. Often, the wishes patients express cannot be fulfilled. I am talking about certain eye positions, about lifting the corners of the eyes or the eyebrows, which may not be feasible in some cases.
It is worth emphasizing that understanding 100% of our patients’ expectations is always a great challenge. After all, only the person who wants something knows exactly what it is like. Isn’t that right?
With realistic expectations, it is extremely rare for a patient to find their appearance strange after surgery, because they don’t recognize themselves or because the result fell far short of what they had expected.
That is why transparency and precision in explanations are essential, both from patients to doctors and from doctors to patients.
During the consultation, it is crucial for the patient to clearly express their wishes to the surgeon, using every argument they have. And we, as surgeons, are responsible for making sure we understand the patient’s expectations and for explaining whether or not we can deliver a result that comes as close as possible to what is expected.
Do you have questions about simulating results in facial surgery? Talk to our team and book your consultation.
This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace a consultation. Whether any procedure is indicated depends on an in-person assessment, case by case. CRM SP 90.116 | RQE 11.350.
