World Mecca Of Cosmetic Surgery

Plastic surgery has been growing worldwide. However, Beverly Hills undoubtedly is the most frequently mentioned place when in comes to cosmetic surgery. Recent television shows have popularized such procedures as nose surgery, breast enlargement, tummy tuck and others. Beverly Hills now has the highest concentration of plastic surgeons. Perhaps in the past primarily rich people and movie stars turned to Beverly Hills for plastic surgery. Today studies show that most patients are middle class people.

Beverly Hills attracts not only Americans but also people from all over the world. Many Europeans find it less expensive to have plastic surgery in America as value of dollar has declined. Cosmetic surgery and a vacation in the United States has become a popular combination for many Europeans. Typically, a patient will contact a plastic surgeon via email for an internet and/or telephone consultation. The surgeon will review the photographs to formulate a preliminary plan prior to meeting the person in the office. The surgeon's office will have hotel and aftercare arrangement for patients traveling from abroad. It becomes important for foreign patients to spend enough time here to have sufficient postoperative follow-up. This can range from 5 days for 4 weeks and will be determined by the surgeon. The patient will be educated about signs and symptoms of possible complications prior to departure and what to do should those occur. If patients cannot return to the United States for postoperative visits, online follow-up can be performed.

One may wonder how do patients select plastic surgeons ? Television of course popularizes many plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills. Some patients are referred by their friends who came to the US for surgery whereas others perform internet searches using for procedures such as breast augmentation or rhinoplasty in Beverly Hills. Patients will typically interview with several surgeons and review their work as they decide which surgeon they would feel most comfortable with.

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Vladimir Grigoryants, MD

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