Frequently Asked Question
أسئلة المرضى وأجوبة الدكتورة بياتي
How should I choose a surgeon?
1
As a patient, you should make certain that
your surgeon has the proper training and credentials to perform plastic and
cosmetic surgery. Nationally, The American Board of Plastic Surgery monitors
and credentials the surgeons who are properly trained and credentialed for
your procedure of choice. You can find a list of these surgeons on
PlasticSurgery.org.
How would I know if I am a
good candidate for the surgery of my choice?
2
A comprehensive consultation with a Board
Certified Plastic surgeon can educate you on the proper procedures to
achieve the results that you seek.
What separates Dr. Bayati
from the other Plastic Surgeons?
3
Dr. Bayati is nationally recognized for her extensive research in the
field of Plastic Surgery. She has several publications to her credit and her
training has been extensive in the field of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery.
She is one of the select few surgeons approached by the Discovery Health
Channel because of her excellent technique and reputation in the field of
cosmetic surgery. Her program on “Cosmetic
Surgery after Massive Weight loss” was so well received, that she was
selected a second time to present a case of “Mommy
Makeover” by the Discovery Health Channel involving
breast and
body sculpting to
correct the changes after having children. She is a perfectionist with
extreme attention to detail. As a female surgeon, she is very much in tune
with the needs of her patients and has one of the busiest practices in the
area due to her superb results. Most of her patients are referrals from
other satisfied patients. Many of the physicians in the community choose Dr.
Bayati as their own plastic surgeon and refer their wives, friends and
family for procedures. They see the work of many plastic surgeons in the
area and feel that Dr. Bayati’s results are well above the rest.
Dr. Bayati performs her surgeries at several Certified Outpatient
surgery centers and hospitals including, Laguna Hills Surgery Center, Hoag
Hospital and Hoag Surgicare in Fashion Island, Orange Coast Memorial
Hospital. She only works with Board Certified Anesthesiologists at these
centers who have had extensive experience with the unique anesthetic needs
of Cosmetic surgery patients.
How much time off work should
I take? 5
The recovery time from surgery depends on the
procedure of your choice. For small areas of
liposuction or
eyelid surgery, sometimes 3 to 5 days is adequate. For most
breast surgery procedures one
week off work is adequate unless your job is physically very demanding. If
you have a desk job with computer and phone responsibilities, one week is
enough. For patients having a
tummy tuck, two weeks off work are necessary. If combination procedures
such as breast, liposuction and tummy tuck are done at the same time, plan
for two weeks off for sure. More time might be necessary based on the
patient individual needs and job requirements.
What if I cannot afford the
entire cost of surgery?
6
Dr. Bayati is very competitively priced in this area. However, if the
cost of surgery is beyond your budget, we offer excellent financing options
to assist you with your financial needs. Cosmetic surgery is a great
investment because you will feel and perform better at all other aspects of
your life when you look and feel like a million bucks! In this competitive
society, a better image can make the difference between two candidates for
the same job or promotion. So this is truly an investment in you and your
future.
What if I find another surgeon
who will do it for cheaper?
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Be Careful! This is one area where you will
get what you pay for. Many surgeons who are not busy due to poor results or
who do not have the proper training or certification reduce their prices
drastically to get more patients. On a weekly basis, Dr. Bayati revises the
terrible results of many patients who have price shopped and as a result
received inferior results requiring correction. You do not want to pay for
the same surgery twice. It ends up being more expensive in the long run!
How much bruising can I
expect?
8
As a rule natural redheads bruise the most,
brunettes the least and the blondes are somewhere in between. However,
several factors influence bruising and there are things that you can do to
reduce it. For two weeks before and after surgery avoid taking any
anti-inflammatory medications such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Naproxen,
Excedrin, etc. Tylenol is the only one that is safe to take before surgery
and
Dr. Bayati will provide you with stronger medications after surgery to
keep you perfectly comfortable without the risk of bruising. Herbal
supplement and teas are also notorious for increased bruising after surgery.
You should discontinue these supplements three weeks before surgery.
Finally, our office will provide you with a natural supplement that you will
start before your surgery and continue for the first three days after
surgery to reduce bruising significantly.
How much does the
consultation cost?
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A comprehensive consultation with Dr. Bayati
costs $75. This will include adequate time for evaluation of your specific
needs, review of the surgery and preoperative preparation, post-operative
recovery, a financial quote for the cost of surgery and financing options if
necessary. Once you schedule your surgery, you will receive a complementary
consultation with our Medical Aesthetician and a medical grade facial.
If I need a few different
procedures, can I do them all at once?
10
There are certain procedures that can be
safely combined at the same time.
Dr. Bayati will inform you of what combination’s are safe and effective.
If you need to have a second surgery, usually 3 weeks in between the series
is the common rule.