FAQs

1. How do you evaluate a patient’s suitability for surgery?

I assess the patient’s suitability for cosmetic surgery by thoroughly evaluating physical/mental status, the individual’s expectations, clinical presentation, his or her understanding of potential risks associated with surgery and willingness to follow required recommendations necessary to attain great results.

2. What plastic surgery procedures do you provide?

For over 30 plus years, I have been providing simple and complex facial and body cosmetic procedures, including autologous fat grafting to the face, buttocks, hands, and breasts; Face/neck/cheek/brow lifts, eyelid surgery, Rhinoplasty; all breast-related cosmetic procedures such as augmentation, lifts, and reduction; tummy tuck, liposuction, and all types of body lift procedures such as arm, thigh, Bra line, and lower body lift.

3. How many years of experience do you have and what did you learn from that?

In the last 32 years of practice in the Kansas City area, key lessons that I have learned include earning trust, focusing on and customizing every individual’s expectations, 24/7 seamless communication, understanding how one might be feeling while recovering and remaining truthful at all times.

4. What qualifications and licenses do you hold in Kansas City, MO?

Board-certified plastic surgeon with a background in cosmetic & reconstructive surgery, Pediatric & Craniofacial surgery. Additionally, have received training in anesthesia, orthopedic surgery, and general surgery.

5. Do you offer virtual consultations?

No. I believe that an in-person meeting is essential in developing a trusting relationship.

6. How do you manage risks and possible complications?

I go over all potential risks and possible complications related to a procedure with my patient directly instead of delegating to one of my assistants. Extensive evaluation at the initial consults, being proactive and preparing myself and my patients ahead of time, staying in direct contact with my patients 24/7, monitoring their recovery, and providing remedies for any unexpected situations. My goal is always to prevent issues before they happen.

7. What is the cost range for a plastic surgery procedure in Kansas City, MO?

The cost range for plastic surgery is $4K – $15000.

8. How do you monitor recovery progress?

I monitor recovery progress by staying in constant communication with my patients and their caregivers via phone and text. I monitor their comfort, activity, and hydration/nutrition during recovery. I provide my cell phone number to them as well. Patients are seen within 1-3 days after their procedures and weekly until healed up (usually 3 weeks), and as frequently as needed after that.

9. How do you ensure patient comfort during procedures?

A few hours before the procedure, patients are started on non-narcotic medications to assist with anesthesia and are given nerve blocks while under anesthesia. Nerve blocks keep them comfortable during the procedure and several hours thereafter. My multimodal preemptive pain management minimized the need for narcotics.

10. How many patients do you treat each year?

It is a concierge practice, and instead of focusing on volume, I focus on quality. I consult over 400 patients a year and perform 250 major procedures.