My Search for a Dallas Plastic Surgeon:
I carefully researched a LOT of Dallas plastic surgeons and cosmetic surgeons also in Plano TX, Frisco and Fort Worth. When I was done with my research, I finally chose a female Dallas Plano plastic surgeon Dr. Elizabeth Kerner, MD. She'd treated thousands of patients over 30 years in Dallas and Plano and has a rock-solid reputation. That meant a lot to me. Her experience speaks for itself in the quality of her work and her attention to detail.
I was not looking for super-cheap bargain basement surgery, but also not over-priced. I wanted someone who does a great job and charges a fair price.
I wanted my procedure to be done in a very safe, accredited, rock-solid facility. Not some odd hole-in-the-wall place in a strip mall by the side of the road, or right there next to some off-putting location. I was hesitant when I saw the actual offices of some plastic surgeons was very different than the impressions they made and the photos they had posted online. Again I was surprised to see so many plastic surgery outfits setup in a location where you'd expect to see a barbecue joint. I did not want a surgeon who cuts cost with their facility - perhaps at the cost of my safety. Like any surgery, I wanted to be sure I was in the best possible environment in any contingency.
I wanted a surgeon with an excellent education & certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and not some other similarly-named outfit. Until I started my research I had no idea that some people practice plastic surgery who aren't even plastic surgeons. That blew my mind. Dentists, internal medicine specialists, plain old doctors - lots of kinds of medical professionals can seemingly just start calling themselves a plastic surgeon and they're off to the races. I would have thought that would be illegal but it's not, which is crazy to me. I found that the American Medical Association, the AMA, recognizes one-and-only-one certification for plastic surgeons - The American Board of Plastic Surgery certification. I was really surprised to see how many plastic surgeons are out there who say they are 'Board Certified' rather than certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, which is easily verifiable online as are disciplinary actions, suspensions and lawsuits.
I wanted someone who is extremely detailed and thorough. I did not want a surgeon who rushes through as many patients as possible, to make as much money as possible, in as short a time as possible. I wanted a surgeon with a keen attention to detail who would not settle for simply 'good enough'.
It was after lunch when I came in for my consultation. Dr. Kerner had just come back into her office from a busy schedule of surgeries that morning, right after I arrived. She was wearing a backpack and a black t-shirt, and she looked like a spry busy kid bouncing in from class. Though I think she may be about my age, she looked fit, sharp, centered and very nice.
I thought to myself, "So this is Dr. Liz Kerner, the surgeon I've heard so much about." I could picture her in the operating room effortlessly commanding respect, calling all the shots, running a tight ship, and making everything happen perfectly. She had a good presence and youthful energy about her, and her people clearly regard her very highly.
Dr. Kerner was very personable and connected easily with me, asking all the right questions to understand exactly what I wanted and what my preferences were. She treated me like I was her only patient of the day.
After talking with me, she examined me and took some measurements and recited some technical remarks and directions to her nurse who entered everything into their computer. After she fully understood what I wanted and asked questions to help me even better refine my vision of what I wanted, Dr. Kerner showed me and explained exactly what she could do, and exactly what to expect in my procedure, my recovery, and my outcome. She made it very clear that my satisfaction and the outcome I wanted was paramount.
The procedure went perfectly. I was impressed with how very detailed she is in her work, as well as her nurses' knowledge and skill. There was nothing at all that seemed rushed or imperfect in any way. Even when I came back to have my stitches removed I loved how meticulously and with such supreme delicacy she worked - like a jeweler faceting a fine diamond, and yet how relaxed and personable she is. She is so experienced and good at what she does, as I was asking questions while she worked, she never broke her concentration and was easily able to converse with me while maintaining that very skillful laser focus on what she was doing.
My outcome has far exceeded my expectations, hence this long review. Everything she had told me turned out to be exactly true and accurate but even better than I expected.
I feel blessed that I found Dr. Liz Kerner as my Dallas plastic surgeon and would never, ever consider another. read more
