An Interview with Dr. Patricia Yugueros on Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Patricia Yugueros is a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Here the Doctor has answered some of the common questions Bizymoms visitors have about Reconstructive Surgery.
Q. What is reconstructive surgery?
Reconstructive Surgery is the procedures that we, as Plastic Surgeons perform to allow patients to regain their appearance and function of different organs, that they have prior to Trauma or Cancer ablative Surgery.
Q. Do you have hospital privileges to perform this surgery?
Yes, I have Hospital privileges at Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Northside Hospital.
Q. What is the difference between Cosmetic and Reconstructive surgery?
Cosmetic surgery is perform to allow patients to look better, youthful and healthy, while Reconstructive surgery is perform for improvement of appearance as well as function.
Q. What benefits does Reconstructive surgery provide?
Reconstructive Surgery facilitates for patients to go back to their previous activities and improved their self steam.
Q. Who is a good candidate for Reconstructive surgery?
Any surgery has risks and potential for complications, performing the appropriate procedure, by a well trained surgeon, in a safe environment, as in a Hospital setting will decrease the risks and chances of complications.
Q. Does Reconstructive surgery have possible risks and complications?
Recovery time varies based on the type of procedure, that is something that needs to be addressed at the initial consultation.
Q. How long does it take to recover from Reconstructive surgery?
Most of the Reconstructive procedures are covered by insurance. There are few variations based on the Insurance company and the type of plan that the patient has.
