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Bargain shopping for plastic surgery

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In these tough economic times, we are all concerned with getting the best price possible even when shopping for plastic surgery. Seeking out the best savings when shopping for groceries and clothing is something I routinely do. However, I cringe at the phone calls we get from patients who are seeking a better quote from another surgeon.

First off we need to compare apples to apples, a concept that can be difficult to explain in a 30-second conversation. What area of plastic is the caller interested in? If it’s breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, liposuction, or abdominoplasty I ask, “Is the quote from a board-certified plastic surgeon?” If the caller is interested in facial plastic surgery I ask if their surgeon is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon. You would be amazed at how many callers have no idea.

The public will contact an office and simply ask, “Is the doctor board-certified?” According to the American Board of Medical Specialties, about 80% of all doctors are board-certified in a specialty. The real question to ask “Is the doctor board certified by the ABPS (American Board of Plastic Surgery) or the AAFPRS (American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)?” These are the two board certifications for plastic surgery and facial plastic surgery respectively. The ASPS and the AAFPRS has very stringent training programs, guidelines, and testing in place. Currently only Texas, California, Louisiana, and Florida mandate that doctors be specific about their board certification specialties. In every other state, it is legal for physicians to simply state that they are board-certified.

The bottom line here is that you may pay a little more for a well-trained appropriately board-certified surgeon to perform your surgery, but aren’t you worth it? It’s not like you are buying a new suit that you can return if the fit isn’t quite right. So when it comes to surgery, ask the right questions.

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Today, under the direction of board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Stephen Nogan, Columbus Facial Plastics offers a comprehensive array of surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments. Each new treatment is carefully tested and evaluated by our board-certified facial plastic surgeon to ensure its safety and efficacy. We are proud to provide education in skin care, non-invasive cosmetic surgery, and plastic surgery in Central Ohio.

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Welcome to Columbus Facial Plastics at The Sullivan Centre.

We believe that healthy, youthful renewal begins with science. Founded in 1996 by Dr. Michael and Christine Sullivan, our practice was the first of its kind in central Ohio. For 20+ years, The Sullivan Centre has led the way in advancing the science of beauty and providing only the safest and most effective surgical and non-surgical treatments for our patients.

I met Dr. Mike, Dr. Chris and the rest of the team in 2014 and have had the incredible opportunity to train and collaborate with Dr. Mike for the past five years. I officially joined The Sullivan Centre in September 2019 and could not be more excited to lead this exceptional practice into the future.

My goal is to provide you with the education and expertise needed to help you feel confident with your decision to pursue surgical or non-surgical treatment. I am proud to be a part of a highly skilled team that delivers personalized care so that you feel comfortable through every step of the process.

In addition to practicing exclusively in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, I also serve as the medical director for our non-surgical services. We are fortunate to have two of the most experienced aesthetic providers in central Ohio in their respective fields. Dina Maynard and Nancy Cotterman, RN have been caring for patients at The Sullivan Centre for a combined 25 years! You won’t find anyone with more training or skill.

Spend as much time as you need learning more about our team and the services we provide. We are passionate about what we do, and we would love to see you soon.

Dr. Stephen Nogan M.D.
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Columbus Facial Plastics at The Sullivan Centre