In the past, there was a common misconception that plastic surgery was only for the wealthy. Thankfully, this is no longer the case. However, potential surgical costs are still a common concern among patients that I speak with here at my office. Especially now in a time of economic uncertainty. So today, I wanted to
With the end of the year approaching, I thought now would be the perfect time to answer some more plastic surgery questions that I have received from my patients. As I have discussed previously, the winter season can be a really great time to undergo plastic surgery. So to help my readers close out the
As a board-certified plastic surgeon, I take considerable pride in being able to educate my patients thoroughly on all of their available cosmetic surgery options. While I’m always happy to meet with patients who have clearly been proactive when it comes to doing their own research, it’s also valuable to remember that the information available
Every patient’s plastic surgery experience is different and expectations will vary from person to person. However, as a double board-certified plastic surgeon of many years, I understand just how important it is to help my patients establish and maintain realistic expectations from their cosmetic procedures. That doesn’t mean that patients should not be excited for
Welcome back to our ongoing “Ask Dr. David Whiteman” blog series. Knowledge is power in the world of plastic surgery and I am always happy to answer any questions my patients might have about the cosmetic procedures that I perform. After all, plastic surgery is complex stuff and there is a lot that any patient