Monday, August 2, 2010

Use Photos and Reviews to Help You Make a Decision on a Doctor

If you are in the market for a New Jersey plastic surgeon, it is important to know the outcome for most of their past patients. You have probably made a short list of doctors that have come recommended to you, and you might even know some of their prior patients. They may have raved about the work done, but it is important to make sure that the majority of patients have been satisfied, not just a few. Taking a look at each doctor's website could provide you with this information.

Most sites these days offer before and after pictures of past patients. This allows you to see firsthand how the surgeries they have done have turned out. Of course, only the best pictures will be posted in most cases, but you can at least compare the photos presented to those on other doctors' sites. One doctor's idea of a successful result may be different from another's, and more importantly, it may be different from yours. No doctor can guarantee a perfect result, but admiring and trusting the work of a surgeon is a good start.

Aside from photos, you should also consider testimonials, which nearly any doctor typically has on their site. Again, you can expect to find only good reviews, but you can often compare those from one site to another. The main point is finding the best doctor for you, and that requires you to gain some knowledge about each surgeon, and then decide if you are satisfied with what you find.