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Risks of SurgeryThe indications, techniques, alternative treatments and anticipated results are discussed with each patient. My duty as your Doctor would not be complete until you are made aware of the possible reasonable risks, complications, and consequences of surgery. Many activities of daily life – driving, flying, swimming, bicycling – carry a certain amount of risk of bodily harm. Both minor and major injuries can cause pain, deformities and suffering. Similarly, any surgical procedure carries some risk. Just as we cannot predict when or whether any of us will ever experience a stroke, heart attack, or other major medical condition in our lives, neither can we predict neither their occurrence before, during or after surgery. However, the occurrence of complications during and after cosmetic surgery is rare. Although many patients do not really want to know these possibilities, it is necessary for you to be informed and aware of them. Thus, in addition to the above, the following are some of the possible risks, complications and consequences associated with surgery in general and specific for phalloplasty, again very rare: GENERAL
SURGICAL PROCEDURES
SPECIFIC for MISL and FREE FAT TRANSFER PHALLOPLASTY Because other surgeons use differing techniques and large studies indicating the rate of complications are not yet available, I can only speak for my procedure. However since my experience is over 15 years and several thousands of phalloplasties, I feel these statistics are valid. The following is a list of the more serious, although rare, complications that one should be aware of:
The above figures are accurate to the best of my knowledge. Although this list is extensive, it is not exclusive. Other factors can play a role in the outcome and satisfaction you feel with the procedure, such as:
This information is given to my patients before surgery is decided upon, so an informed consent can be given. |
SPRING SPECIALS We are pleased to offer a 50% discount to spouses, partners, or family members of our Phalloplasty patients until June 30, 2013. LAST MINUTE SURGERY WE SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! COMBINATION SURGERIES WEEKEND SURGERY TRAVEL CREDIT |
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