Why Choose Dr. Sorokin
You might be tempted to choose a New Jersey or Philadelphia plastic surgeon based on catchy advertisements. While it may seem like all of these doctors are highly qualified to perform plastic surgery, nothing could be farther from the truth. While there are many excellent surgeons in the Tri-State Area, you need to choose a doctor carefully. Some doctors may be more interested in performing surgeries than in really understanding patient needs. Others may be very personable, but they could lack training and experience, and you may not be happy with their outcomes. Dr. Sorokin in Cherry Hill stands out from other plastic surgeons because he offers you personalized results through premium techniques in an environment of trust and respect for your objectives.
At Delaware Valley Plastic Surgery, we offer patients exciting choices to renew their appearance and self confidence. To discuss your surgical options with Dr. Sorokin, request a consultation or call 856-872-4158.
Statement of Values
At Delaware Valley Plastic Surgery, we're committed to 3 core values. First and foremost, we emphasize patient comfort through all aspects of your procedure. This means fostering an atmosphere where you feel comfortable to ask questions or express concerns. It also means continually researching the latest innovations in pain management to ensure that Dr. Sorokin uses effective surgical techniques and technology that offer premier safety standards and highest likelihood for a speedy recovery. For example, Dr. Sorokin was among the first New Jersey plastic surgeons to offer liposuction using Smartlipo™, a less invasive option that offers faster recovery than traditional methods.
Second, Dr. Sorokin and his staff are dedicated to providing you with the most comprehensive information available for the surgical options you are considering. For us, an educated and informed patient is the best patient. Not only will you understand all of the risks and recovery steps involved, you will also gain in-depth knowledge of the options available to you based on the procedures that you are considering. This way, your informed choices upfront will lead to a much more satisfying outcome that you can enjoy for years to come.
Last, in order to build a relationship founded on trust, we work tirelessly to ensure that each patient is treated with dignity, respect, compassion, and understanding. Very simply, we will never promise a result that cannot be delivered. And we will not "sugarcoat" the sometimes difficult issues that patients face when considering cosmetic surgery. Plastic surgery is not just any service - it involves making lasting changes to your physical appearance. You need to trust that the surgeon you select understands and respects your goals and preferences.
Choosing a Plastic Surgeon
As you certainly know, a great deal of scientific technique goes into any cosmetic surgery procedure. Technical skill is imperative in this delicate and exacting specialty - every surgeon has gained years of training and experience. Some surgeons, like Dr. Sorokin, have taken the additional step of gaining board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the gold standard of proficiency in the field.
But technical skill alone is not enough. The best surgeons understand that an outstanding result involves a high level of artistry as well. Certainly, it is hard to measure the artistic skill a particular surgeon offers, but there are some ways to gain insight into a surgeon's aesthetic abilities. For instance, when comparing surgeons, look carefully at the before and after photos each surgeon provides. Does it appear that each patient has been offered a unique approach, or does each patient look the same? Do the surgeons use techniques that minimize scarring and create natural-looking results based on each patient's unique characteristics? At your consultation, Dr. Sorokin can show you how he uses certain techniques to give patients an artful and customized result.
Choosing a qualified, experienced plastic surgeon is essential for a successful surgical outcome. Your surgeon should be well trained, properly credentialed, experienced in the procedure you are considering, and highly regarded by patients and colleagues alike. In addition, you should never underestimate the importance of your safety or the risks you may face. The plastic surgeon you choose should maintain privileges at local hospitals. Any surgical procedure has some level of risk and a surgeon must always be able to access a hospital for his or her patients just in case. You may be surprised to learn that many physicians in the south New Jersey area cannot admit patients to many local hospitals. In the event of an emergency, what kind of safety net do these surgeons offer?
Also, it is an unfortunate reality that certain cosmetic procedures are being offered by physicians not trained in plastic surgery. While this poses minimal risk for relatively straightforward procedures such as application of BOTOX® Cosmetic or laser hair removal, invasive surgery should be performed only by properly and rigorously trained surgeons. All patients considering surgery should ask physicians about their training, and find out the name of the board that provided their "board certification."
Who Provides the Consultation?
Many people are surprised that when they arrive for a plastic surgery consultation, they meet with a nurse or other staff and get to speak with the surgeon for less than 10 minutes during a short exam. Dr. Sorokin feels that such hurried treatment is simply unacceptable. Instead, he personally provides an in-depth interactive consultation with each of his patients, regardless of whether they decide to move forward with surgery. During this consultation, the procedures that you are considering are explained in great detail, your medical history is reviewed, risks are discussed, and the recovery process is explained. Dr. Sorokin will show you sample photographs so that you can get a better sense of which surgical options will best meet your expectations.
Dr. Sorokin continues to see patients who have gone to 2 or 3 other consultations and still have not been given basic information on the procedures they are considering. Ask yourself if you feel comfortable undergoing a major life changing procedure without a thorough consultation and preoperative evaluation - the answer is probably "no." At Delaware Valley Plastic Surgery, we believe that the consultation process is essential in order to make a wise decision about your cosmetic surgery options.
