How do you choose the best plastic surgeon in Porto? Whether you're in the North or in a city in any other part of the country, there are several common factors that should be taken into consideration when choosing the plastic surgeon who will perform your surgery.
At a time when cosmetic surgical procedures are becoming more and more popular and there is an ever-increasing supply of clinics and surgeons performing them, it is essential to make a careful assessment of the various options available.
How do you choose the right plastic surgeon?
Which is the best plastic surgeon in Porto? Certainly, the answer to this question cannot be straightforward and opinions can even differ from person to person. However, there are several objective factors that can - and should - be taken into account when judging the professionalism and excellence of a plastic surgeon.
The decision to have plastic surgery is an important moment, but even more important is knowing how to choose a plastic surgeon: this step is essential for achieving the desired results and guaranteeing a safe and satisfactory experience.
In Porto, as in other Portuguese cities, there are many plastic surgery clinics available. But how do I know which professional is right for me?
How do you assess a good plastic surgeon?
First of all, it's important to make sure you're choosing an accredited plastic surgeon. In other words, a surgeon specialising in plastic surgery. To do this, you need to check that you are recognised as a reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgeon by the Medical Association, by consulting the national list of qualified plastic surgeons available on the Portuguese Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
You can also check the respective academic and professional career, the plastic surgeon's area of specialisation or specific professional experience in the procedure he or she is going to perform, and also training and participation in courses and congresses - which proves its commitment to the evolution and use of the best plastic surgery techniques.
In addition to qualifications and technical experience, social and human qualities are essential in many professions: plastic surgery is one of them. That's why, during initial consultations, a good plastic surgeon will be attentive to your needs and concerns, clarifying any doubts about the procedure clearly. He or she will also explain the possible risks associated with the surgery and convey realistic expectations, as honesty increases the chances of greater satisfaction with the final result.
Trust is paramount for a positive experience, and it is very important that the patient feels empathy and security to entrust their appearance and self-esteem to the professional.
The patient should therefore take advantage of the assessment appointment to gauge their affinity with the doctor: since it is the doctor who will accompany them throughout the process, from the first appointment to recovery, it is important that they are completely at ease and confident.
Clinic quality and safety
The quality, safety and reputation of the clinic where the plastic surgeon works should also be taken into account when choosing your plastic surgeon in Porto.
Choose an accredited, regulated, benchmark facility with proven success results, a safe surgical environment and an experienced, highly specialised medical team, from plastic surgeons to anaesthetists, nurses and assistants, among others.
Make sure your health is in good hands and that you have all the support you need throughout the process.
Testimonials from satisfied patients
The positive feedback from other patients is consistent proof of the plastic surgeon's competence, professionalism and commitment to good results and patient care.
Although experiences differ from person to person, if praise for the plastic surgeon's work is common, you should - more likely than not - be satisfied too.
Nowadays it's very easy to find reviews on the internet, particularly on Google or social media. However, make sure they are reliable and from real patients.
You can also ask friends and family for recommendations and references.
In addition to the comments, look for before and after images of surgeries that have already been carried out - you can find them on the website of the clinic where the plastic surgeon works.
Plastic surgery depends not only on training and experience, but also on a component unique to each surgeon: almost like an artistic talent. Understand, therefore, whether the results obtained by a particular plastic surgeon suit your objectives.
LMR's excellence now also available in Porto
If you're looking for a good plastic surgeon in Porto, know that you can count on the excellence of LMR's team of plastic surgeons, now also in the new Porto clinic, starting in June 2024.
LMR's clinical team is made up of five plastic surgeons: a Dr Luísa Magalhães Ramos, founder of LMR, Dr Filipa Oliveira, Dr Alice Varanda Pereira, Dr Mariana Rocha Martins, Dr Marta Gouveia Duarte.
All the doctors specialise in reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery and have different backgrounds and training that complement each other in different areas. They are an experienced, professional group dedicated to the well-being and personal development of their patients, who carry out excellent, totally personalised work.
Innovation and Vanguardism
The LMR team is at the forefront of innovation, through the continuous search for new techniques and technologies to perfect the work carried out in aesthetic plastic surgery.
Its commitment to improvement and advances in the field has led its plastic surgeons to participate frequently in new national and international training programmes, seminars and congresses, often as speakers.
The aim is always to provide the most up-to-date, safe and effective treatment options, not only in terms of the surgery itself, but also in terms of recovery. An example of this is the implementation of rapid recovery mammoplasty, which has been held at LMR since 2012.
Another example, this time in terms of technology, is the use of the simulator Vectra XT 3D, This innovative and revolutionary software allows you to visualise the “before” and “after” of plastic surgery in real time.
