Tips for Choosing Maxillofacial Trauma Surgeon in India

Posted by Dr. Debraj Shome on April 2nd, 2016

Maxillofacial trauma refers to any physical trauma that happened to the face. This can involve anything from lacerations to burns and even facial bone fractures. With the high demand for plastic surgery procedures in India—including maxillofacial trauma surgery—you have to be careful in choosing a surgeon.

Here are a few questions you need to ask:

  • Is the surgeon board certified?

The college degree, certifications, and even awards of a prospective surgeon all matter. Don’t go to a surgeon without checking the background when you are in need of this type of specialized medicine. Check the surgeon’s degree as well as where he or she completed the general surgery and residency. If the doctor is not certified, find another surgeon.

  • What’s his or her medical track record?

Always check on the clients of the surgeon. It also helps if you ask what his or her expertise is. There are plastic surgeons who are more successful in body procedures, like liposuction. Since, you are looking for maxillofacial trauma procedures, go to a facial plastic surgeon.

  • Will you have any hospital privileges?

Choosing a good hospital or clinic for your procedure is important. It’s normal to be nervous right before your maxillofacial trauma procedure, and you will need all the support you can get from the hospital or clinic’s staff. Ask where the surgeon performs procedures and see if you have a choice where to go in India. This can also help you check out the equipment used for the procedures.

  • Who are the usual clients of the surgeon?

Ask your surgeon for a portfolio. This way, you can see before and after photos of previous clients. Sometimes, it helps if the surgeon has clients who are in the limelight (i.e. celebrities). Are your surgeon’s clients mostly from India? According to reports, India’s medical tourism is booming and most Indian surgeons handle as much foreigners as they do locals. It helps to find that the surgeon you choose has already handled a client with the same maxillofacial trauma as you.

  • What kind of procedures can the surgeon offer?

A good surgeon should be able to give you options on the best treatments that will suit your condition. There are a wide range of procedures that can be done for maxillofacial trauma patients. It is the surgeon’s job to provide necessary information on all your options so you can make an informed decision.

About the Company:

The Esthetic Clinics are world class center for plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery and skin, hair care. Currently they are located in Mumbai, India. It is founded and headed by the internationally renowned and trained Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Debraj Shome and Dr. Rinky Kapoor, an internationally renowned Cosmetic Dermatologist. We offer the complete array of surgeries for any abnormality affecting the face and skin.

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