title: What makes a patient unhappy.
abstract: The best way to avoid an unhappy postoperative patient is to do everything one can to optimize the preoperative consultation and select patients carefully. This article draws on the judgment of a cosmetic surgeon with years of experience. By focusing on the individual unique needs of each patient, and by not being afraid to say no, the wise surgeon can expect a very high satisfaction rate from patients.
authors: Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Surgical Center, 6300 Regional Plaza, Abilene, TX 79606, USA. drtobin@newlook.com
authors: Howard A
authors: HA
authors: Tobin
mesh_terms: D003192:Compulsive Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D004467:Economics; D006240:Happiness; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008402:Mass Media; D009770:Obsessive Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010361:Patients / Q000523:psychology*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D014743:Videotape Recording