Andrey A. Shakhov, M.D. is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and an active member of many professional associations and plastic surgery societies.
He completed his training in Cranial and Maxilla Facial Surgery and Head and Neck Reconstructive Microsurgery in the prestigious Russian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education in Moscow. He was also trained in the world leading center of Plastic Surgery: New York City based Institute for Reconstructive Plastic Surgery in the famous NYU Medical Center and the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. He also completed surgical training in “Clinica Planas”, in Barcelona, Spain, and in the Institute of Reconstructive Surgery “Dr. Jose Guerrerosantos”. During this period of time, he developed techniques in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, specifically in the field of Aesthetic Rhinoplasty.
Dr. Shakhov completed one of the best and internationally recognized Fellowships in Aesthetic Surgery. During this time, which was spent mostly in Southern California, Dr. Shakhov dedicated himself exclusively to modern Face Lift techniques and their application in different clinical situations.
Nowadays, Dr. Shakhov is author of more than 40 scientific publications, and holds surgical privileges in the best hospitals at international level.
Seven important aspects of how to make the right decision in choosing your plastic surgeon in Mexico:
1. Doctor´s Credentials.
Doctor´s Credentials. Make sure your doctor has a valid License (“Cédula” in Mexico) to practice Plastic Surgery and is Board Certified. You can easily find such information at www.ccperbc.com, www.sep.gob.mx and www.cirugiaplastica.org.mx or calling toll free in Mexico 01-800-711-8732.
2. Hospital Privileges.
Big Hospitals always carefully check antecedents and training of doctors before give them rights to hold office and OR access.
3. Professionalism.
Your doctor should offer you clear and complete solutions and his staff should be organized, attentive and treat you with respect and dignity.
4. Experience.
Make sure your surgeon has performed many interventions of this type recently and ask to took at photos of actual patients and results.
5. Information.
The potential risks and benefits of the surgery should be explained in document called “Informed Consent” and signed by you and your doctor.
6. Health.
Your safety must be the most important priority for your surgeon so during primary consultation your doctor should evaluate your health status and order pre-op-tests.
7. Cost.
The cost of surgery, anesthesia, hospitalization and possibles additional expenses should be explained clearly. It is good to remember that cheapest plastic surgery may not to be the best one.
Your safety must be the most important priority for your surgeon so during primary consultation your doctor should evaluate your health status and order pre-op-tests.
