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The surgeon |
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The facial plastic surgeon is a medical doctor that has received intensive training and has enough competence on anatomy, general pathology and physiology medicine areas. He considers all aspects about surgery: tissues, basic structures, blood supply and bleedings; he observes also wound healing without tension, and the use of adequate bandages for surgical incisions to decreased incidence of wound infection. “If it doesn’t look natural, it doesn’t look good”. Dr. Espinosa believes that natural appearance must be the goal. The health and well-being of patients are priority. |
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Patient |
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The practice in strict scientific honesty is the mission of our work. Respect for life, health, and well-being of patients are the duties of a surgeon. Advancing constantly in knowledge of medicine and its surgical techniques are of particular interest to surgeons. Successful results depend upon a collaborative communication between the physician and the patient. Dr. Espinosa routinely supervises personally the appropriate pre and post surgery care. |
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Experience and nature of the patient |
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Every person is unique and each consultation must approach to the individual needs. Patient’s recovery from any treatment depends upon an individual response of body. Also, patients must follow the physicians´ instructions before and after surgery. |
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Plastic surgery is not a minor procedure |
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Plastic surgery must be conceived as a group of serious procedures. Although plastic surgery is considered relatively safe, there are complications and risks as in any other operation. In all cases, physician performs indicated examination and evaluation in order to obtain the best possible results. |
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Scars |
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All plastic surgery procedures leave even minimal marks on skin. Although marks cannot be completely removed, what an experienced plastic surgeon does is to try to minimize and hide any possible mark. Plastic surgeon makes every effort to place the incision where they leave almost invisible marks. He hides them under the natural face lines, or under hair, when it is possible. Also, he may advise you to use camouflage cosmetics when the incision is completely closed. Remember, scarring is a natural part of the healing process. |
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Visual study |
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In order to obtain a satisfactory result, the plastic surgeon requires of a preoperative computerized visual examination. This visual study is the basis of the preoperative analysis and planning for plastic and reconstructive facial surgery. |
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Medical competence |
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A competent plastic surgeon must be a member of his specialty association, and must have enough experience in medicine and surgery. Please do not doubt to ask your surgeon about his or her qualifications and practice. Your surgeon must be prepared to answer all your questions. Dr. Espinosa is an experienced Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon by the International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery Societies (IFFPSS), and also he is the President of the Sociedad Colombiana de Cirugía Facial y Rinología (SCCFR), the Colombian Association for Facial Plastic Surgery and Rinology. Dr. Espinosa is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Espinosa works with a highly-trained health professional team, and performs high technical standards with artistic ideals. |
