Esthetic surgery office
Andrei Lazar, M.D.
Plastic and esthetic surgery doctor
University Assistant
Licensed 22123136, Iasi, Romania +40745640055
Surgical interventions in hospitals and private clinics

Esthetic Surgery Iasi

Esthetic surgery is the answer when one's physical image is in conflict with the image one has about herself/himself or with the standards imposed by society.

Esthetic surgery can restore both one's self-confidence as well can have an astonishing impact on one's social environment. To reach the desired outcome, it is important that some guidelines are strictly observed both prior and post surgery.

What to expect prior to the surgery:

•  At least two consultations with the surgeon during which the patient communicates clearly her/his expectations and the surgeon informs the patient about the limitations and the risks of the surgery.

•  During the first meeting:

•  The patient will explain his desires and expectations for the surgery. She/he should also be prepared to provide an accurate medical history.

•  The surgeon will explain in detail the options the patient has as well as the steps involved with each of the options, its corresponding advantages and disadvantages. For a better understanding of the limitations of each technique, the surgeon can present his portfolio with his previous results, so that the patient can have realistic expectations.

•  By the second meeting:

•  The patient will have time to revise his options, gather more information through research (internet, books, articles, friends), and make a decision.

•  The patient will have to undergo some blood work and pre-surgery tests recommended by the surgeon.

•  During the second meeting:

•  The patient needs to bring the test results so that the surgeon can analyze them. The patient also needs to narrow down her/his options so that one final decision can be made.

The pre-anesthetic consultations will also take place. The anesthesiologist is the one that will make the decisions during the surgery to ensure that the patient's life will not be endangered and the awakening will be as smooth and painless as possible. In this respect, the patient must be very accurate about her/his medical history, providing any documentation available. Based on the medical history, the anesthesiologist will decide if the patient is clear for the surgical intervention or if it needs to be postponed until other medical issues are addressed and resolved. If the patient is cleared for surgery, the anesthesiologist will prescribe the medications necessary for pre-anesthesia. The patient will have to self-administer the medication according to the anesthesiologist's recommendations. Upon the anesthesiologist's recommendations, the patient may have to stop other medication until after surgery.

•  The next step is to establish the date and time of the patient's hospital admission.

•  During the day of the intervention:

•  The patient cannot eat or drink anything (not even water or a morning coffee).

•  Smoking is strictly forbidden (it is strongly recommended that the patient stop smoking three weeks prior and three weeks after the surgery)

•  There will be another short consultation, where pictures will be taken prior to the surgery and if applicable, marking will be applied on the skin. After that the patient will be taken in to the operating room.

•  Post-surgery, it may seem that some retouches may seem necessary. However, now is not the time to take such decisions, but rather a month after the surgery. In case of complications, the patient will be returned to the operating room to address the situation.

Debunking the myths about such surgery:

•  The only pain the patient feels is when the catheter (a plastic needle) is inserted in the arm. Next, the patient is asleep throughout the surgery (with no risk of waking up or feeling any pain during the surgery).

•  After surgery, you can expect to feel little to no pain because of our pain management techniques.

•  The hospital stay conditions are comfortable and the nursing and aids staff are highly trained and very attentive to the patient's needs.