- Plastic Surgery
How to choose your Plastic Surgeon
- January 18, 2023
- By Fernando Amato
It is important to remember that you should base your choice of plastic surgeon on a careful evaluation of their education, experience, and track record of results. Therefore, it is advisable to verify if they are a member of the Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica (SBCP) and if they are registered with the Conselho Regional de Medicina (CRM) to ensure they meet established ethical and quality standards.
Some tips for finding your plastic surgeon:
Thus, there are some tips that can help you find a trustworthy plastic surgeon:
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Verify if the surgeon is a member of the Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica (SBCP) and is registered with the Conselho Regional de Medicina (CRM). This ensures that the surgeon meets established ethical and quality standards.
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Research the surgeon's education and experience. Then, check if they have training in plastic surgery, if they have experience with the procedure you wish to perform, and if they have specific certification for this area.
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Talk to other patients. Therefore, ask for references from other patients who have undergone procedures with the surgeon, and ask about their experience.
- Make a consultation. Therefore, schedule a consultation with the surgeon and ask about their experience, their treatment philosophy, and their success rate. Then, don't hesitate to ask questions and clarify any doubts you may have.
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Verify the surgical location. However, it is essential to ensure that the surgery is performed in an appropriate and safe environment, such as a hospital or surgical clinic licensed by ANVISA.
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Weigh your options. Then, don't feel pressured to have surgery with the first surgeon you consult. It's important to consider several options and choose the surgeon with whom you feel most comfortable and safe.
Dr. Fernando Amato
- Graduated in 2008 from the Paulista School of Medicine at the Federal University of São Paulo – EPM/UNIFESP;
- In 2009, he joined the Armed Forces as a Doctor at the Hospital de Aeronáutica de São Paulo, becoming a Lieutenant Doctor in August 2009, and remained until January 2010;
- Completed General Surgery Residency at EPM/UNIFESP in 2010-2011;
- Concluded Plastic Surgery Residency at EPM/UNIFESP in February 2015 and the following month successfully passed the specialist exam by the Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica;
- Completed the Reconstructive Microsurgery of Extremities course at EPM/UNIFESP;
- Served as plastic surgeon and team coordinator at Hospital Dom Antonio de Alvarenga from April 2014 to March 2022;
- Was part of the breast reconstruction plastic surgery team at Hospital Estadual Vila Alpina from February 2016 to December 2020;
- Completed a Professional Master's Degree in Science, Technology and Management Applied to Tissue Regeneration at EPM/UNIFESP in December 2016;
- Completed an Executive MBA in Administration at FGV in Health Management in 2021;
- Approved as a Full Member of the Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica in March 2017, also a Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
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