Introduction

Cosmetic Facial Surgery is performed by many surgical specialties including Maxillofacial Surgeons, Otorhinolaryngologists (ENT), and Plastic Surgeons.  The term "plastic surgery" is not synonymous with cosmetic surgery and "plastic" usually instills negative connotations with regards to the results of surgery looking "doll-like" or "stretched".  Residency training varies within each surgical specialty and varies among specialties with regards to the specific amount of training in cosmetic surgery.  Therefore, no one surgical specialty has a claim to be the only providers of cosmetic surgery. 

If you are considering cosmetic surgery in Vero Beach, FL, Dr. J. Andrew Colgan offers the highest oral surgery, cosmetic facial surgery and reconstructive surgery care in the Vero Beach area

Choosing your Cosmetic Surgeon should be based on an examination of several parameters.  (1) Does your cosmtic surgeon have adequate residency training related to the procedures they perform in practice?  (2) Does your cosmetic surgeon have experience in the performance of these procedures in private practice since he/she completed residency?  (3) Do you feel comfortable that your cosmetic surgeon understands your concerns and goals?  (4) Do you feel that your cosmetic surgeon cares about your safety and utilizes current state-of-the-art technology to minimize risk, minimize incisions, and maximize benefits?  (5) Is your cosmetic surgeon focused on continuing education?  (6) Does your cosmetic surgeon seem to have a gentle bedside manner?  (7) Is your cosmetic surgeon willing to show you "before and after" photographs of other patients which he/she has treated and does he/she have patients who are willing to talk to you before you decide to proceed further?

Dr. Colgan can answer a simple "yes" to all of these critically important questions. 

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