Newport Beach Plastic Surgery | Dr. Hendrick's Blog

The ultimate success of your plastic surgery procedure will depend largely on choosing the right plastic surgeon. In the hands of a highly skilled surgeon, your plastic surgery results will help augment your appearance without drawing attention to your cosmetic enhancement.

Orange County plastic surgeon Dr. Douglas Hendricks believes that earning the trust and confidence of his patients is crucial to establishing a proper patient/doctor relationship. This strong relationship will enable Dr. Hendricks to better understand your cosmetic goals so that he can provide you with the best possible results for your plastic surgery procedure. When you evaluate potential surgeons, make sure to work with someone whom you trust.

I heard something interesting on the radio the other day. It was a commercial for a LASIK surgeon but they said “you wouldn’t go to the cheapest brain surgeon !” The same is true for Plastic surgery. This is an important decision that hopefully you will only have to make one time, so you want to be sure that quality and experience is at the top of the list when you make your choice.

I always tell my patients you want someone with a few grey hairs but not too many ! In other words, surgical skill is gained by extended experience… sometimes 10 or 15 years refining the techniques to what works and what doesn’t. You don’t want someone neccesarilly fresh out of residency, but at the same time I wouldn’t choose somebody who is at the far end of their carreer and really isn’t up on the latest and most up to date techniques

It is important to come to your initial consultation prepared to ask your potential surgeon a variety of questions about your desired procedure and about his professional experience. If the surgeon does not answer your questions to your satisfaction, you should keep looking.

Choosing a board certified plastic surgeon is very important. It ensures that your doctor has completed the highest levels of training in the field and has a great deal of experience performing your desired procedure.

Your plastic surgeon should also thoroughly explain all of the risks involved in your procedure. If he doesn’t offer to show you before and after photos of patients who have received the same surgery you desire, ask to see them. This will give you a good idea as to the type of work your plastic surgeon performs. Your initial consultation is also an excellent opportunity to talk about financing options for your desired procedure.

Ultimately, you must feel confident that you have made the right choice. If anything about a plastic surgeon or his staff makes you uncomfortable, you should continue your search. If you have any questions as you conduct your search, Dr. Hendricks will be happy to discuss them with you.

Please contact our Orange County plastic surgery office today to schedule your initial consultation with Dr. Hendricks. We serve patients in Orange County, California.