明智的决定 An informed decision

在墨尔本做整形手术前要问的问题

虽然人们很容易认为，如果一名医生是一名整形或整容外科医生，他们就很有经验，但确保你选择的人具有所需的正确培训和手术史可能是一项艰巨的任务。事实是，不管他们的头衔是什么，外科医生可能从来没有做过你想要做的手术，可能不是你需要的正确选择。那么，你该如何选择合适的人选呢?这里有一些在选择外科医生时要记住的事情。

假设你想做隆胸手术，无论是整形手术还是整容手术，你都想确保你选择的外科医生经过了正确的培训和经验。例如，澳大利亚整容外科和医学学院(ACCSM)允许外科医生获得乳房植入手术的认证。通过访问他们的网站，你可以自己看到那些想要获得认证的人在经验和培训方面需要什么。如果一名外科医生通过了ACCSM认证，他们需要遵守学院的行为准则，这可能会让你更加安心。该准则中包含的一个内容是，如果外科医生为你做的手术少于100次，则需要在会诊期间通知你。

对于美容外科医生，你可能想要检查他们是ACCSM的成员。认证专科医学院校的机构目前不认可任何整形外科培训院校。基本上，这意味着你可以称自己为一名合格的整形外科医生，即使你在隆胸等整容手术方面没有或几乎没有经验，所以做好研究工作很重要。当然，一些整形外科医生在这些方面很熟练，并且有丰富的经验和/或经过额外的培训。

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR doctor BEFORE PLASTIC OR COSMETIC SURGERY IN MELBOURNE

While it can be easy to assume that if a doctor is a plastic or cosmetic doctor that they are well experienced, ensuring you are selecting someone who has the right training and surgical history you require can be a difficult task. The fact is, regardless of their title, a doctor may have never performed the procedure you are looking to undergo before and may not be the right choice for your needs. So how do you go about selecting the right person for the job? Here are some things to keep in mind whilst selecting a doctor.

Let’s say you are looking to undergo a breast implant procedure, whether through plastic or cosmetic surgery you will want to ensure the doctor you choose has undergone the right training and experience. The Australian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine (ACCSM), for example, does allow doctors to become certified in breast implant surgery. By visiting their website, you can see for yourself what is required by those looking to become certified in terms of experience and training. If a doctor is certified through the ACCSM they need to abide by the college’s code of conduct which may give you extra peace of mind. One inclusion in this code is that a doctor will need to inform you during the consultation if they have performed the surgery you are undergoing less than 100 times.

For Cosmetic doctors, you may want to check they are a member of ACCSM. The body that accredits specialist medical colleges - does not currently recognise any colleges training in cosmetic surgery. Basically, this means you can call yourself a qualified Cosmetic doctor with having no or little experience in cosmetic procedures such as breast augmentation, so it’s important to do your research. Of course, some Cosmetic doctors will be skilled in these areas and will have extensive experience and/or undergone extra training.

为了帮助你摆脱困惑，做出明智的决定，这里有一些你在做决定之前应该问外科医生的问题。

你以前做过几次这个手术?你要找的人可以说他们已经表演了数百次甚至数千次。

过去六个月有几次?

(如果是整容医生)你接受过整容手术方面的额外培训吗?

你的并发症发生率是多少，你是如何发现的?

您在墨尔本的有执照医院或日间医院经营吗?

我能看看你工作的图片吗?

我能和以前的病人谈谈吗?

你可能要考虑的另一件事是比较价格。一般来说，低成本与你得到的质量是相关联的。和我们的团队谈谈你的选择。你可能还想确保在手术过程中有一位专业麻醉师。

请致电1800 745 536与我们联系或点击这里预约咨询-我和医生工作室的团队很乐意为您提供帮助。

To help you cut through the confusion and work to make an informed decision, here are some questions you should ask a doctor before you decide on them.

How many times have you performed this procedure before? You are looking for someone who can say they have performed it hundreds or even thousands of times.

How many times in the last 6 months?

(If a Cosmetic doctor) Did you undergo extra training in cosmetic procedures?

What is your complication rate and how do you go about discovering this?

Do you operate in a licensed hospital or day hospital in Melbourne?

Can I see images of work you have done?

Can I speak to previous patients?

Other things you may want to consider is comparing prices. As a general rule, low costs are associated with the quality you receive. Speak to our team about your options. You may want to also ensure you will have a specialist anesthetist during your operation.

Please get in touch at 1800 745 536 or click here to book a consultation – my team and I at The Doctors Studio will be happy to help.