{"id":662355,"date":"2023-09-20T11:52:33","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T15:52:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/?p=662355&"},"modified":"2023-09-20T11:54:23","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T15:54:23","slug":"why-this-plastic-surgeon-limits-his-practice-to-just-ten-procedures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/662355\/why-this-plastic-surgeon-limits-his-practice-to-just-ten-procedures\/","title":{"rendered":"Why This Plastic Surgeon Limits His Practice To Just Ten Procedures"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every week or two, an extremely well-meaning patient or person who has seen me for a consultation enquires about a procedure that I am trained to do (like rhinoplasty surgery \u2013 the most common such surgical procedure, or \u201cminimally invasive\u201d procedures like injectables, lasers, and office-based peels) but which I don\u2019t perform. They are often perplexed that I tell them that I just don\u2019t perform that procedure. I thought it might be interesting to put my thoughts to paper on this topic:<\/p>\n

Have you wondered why some surgeons, like myself, Dr. Alton Ingram<\/strong> <\/a>of Nashville, Tennessee, opt for a minimalist approach like this, even though it means we make way less money? The answer for me lies in my belief in delivering unparalleled quality and value.<\/p>\n

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The Value of Specialization<\/h3>\n

The Journey to Mastery:\u00a0<\/strong>Every master in their field has one thing in common: dedication to a specific craft. For me, that craft is cosmetic surgery. I've spent years honing my skills, received post-plastic surgery residency fellowship training on three continents, lectured internationally on surgical techniques and patient safety, and I believe in offering only those procedures that I would perform on my own loved ones and I am a true expert.<\/p>\n

Quality over Quantity:\u00a0<\/strong>It's a simple truth; being an expert in ten procedures offers more value than being average in one hundred (and plastic surgery is such a broad field that all plastic surgeons are trained in more than one hundred specific and frequently complex procedures). This is not just a belief, but a commitment to my patients.<\/p>\n

The Significance of Focused Training\u00a0Years of Expertise:\u00a0<\/strong>My focus has always been to be the best at what I do. I\u2019ve devoted eight years of postgraduate training to ensure that every procedure I offer is executed with precision.<\/p>\n

The Risks of Being a Jack of All Trades:\u00a0<\/strong>A broader service range often dilutes one\u2019s expertise. By narrowing my scope, I guarantee excellence in every surgery that I perform.<\/p>\n

Commitment to Patient Satisfaction:<\/strong>\u00a0The decision to undergo cosmetic surgery is significant. Thus, I offer surgeries that bring about dramatic and transformative changes with high patient satisfaction.<\/p>\n

Reducing Complications and Revisions:\u00a0<\/strong>Focused expertise means fewer mistakes. It\u2019s a fact. This translates to lower complication and revision rates for my patients.<\/p>\n

The Power of Concentration:<\/strong>\u00a0By concentrating only on surgeries, I ensure that every procedure I perform is to the best of my ability. It's like becoming a maestro in a symphony, mastering every note.<\/p>\n

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A post shared by Dr. Alton Ingram | Nashville Breast Implants (@ingramcosmeticsurgery)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n