Hi there,
I’m hoping for outside input to see if I am being too sensitive. I researched a specific surgeon that specializes in fillers over several years and finally went to see him. I’d read reviews, watched his videos on social media, etc. I specifically wanted a plastic surgeon performing the fillers. He was great and spent a long time with me during the consult. His physician assistant started to numb me and I was shocked when she started doing the actual filler placement! He did come in and out and gave her feedback and he did a few spots, but 80 to 90% of the procedure was done by his PA. I just met her that day and didn’t even know what to say as it was already happening. I messaged the office manager and she said the PA has recently started working with him and has done 1000s of hours, etc, etc. I do not think training with him is the same as having him do the actual work?? I’m livid and also upset at myself my not speaking up as it was happening. I think I was kind of in shock and didn’t want to make it awkward. I’m so upset that I spent all of this time researching the right practitioner only to have someone I met that day end up injecting my entire face! No where during my preop prep, sign in, consult, etc did they mention someone else would be touching me, I did not even think to clarify prior to injecting since it didn’t even cross my mind that someone other than who I scheduled my appointment with would be involved. How would you all feel and what do you think I should do?
I’m hoping for outside input to see if I am being too sensitive. I researched a specific surgeon that specializes in fillers over several years and finally went to see him. I’d read reviews, watched his videos on social media, etc. I specifically wanted a plastic surgeon performing the fillers. He was great and spent a long time with me during the consult. His physician assistant started to numb me and I was shocked when she started doing the actual filler placement! He did come in and out and gave her feedback and he did a few spots, but 80 to 90% of the procedure was done by his PA. I just met her that day and didn’t even know what to say as it was already happening. I messaged the office manager and she said the PA has recently started working with him and has done 1000s of hours, etc, etc. I do not think training with him is the same as having him do the actual work?? I’m livid and also upset at myself my not speaking up as it was happening. I think I was kind of in shock and didn’t want to make it awkward. I’m so upset that I spent all of this time researching the right practitioner only to have someone I met that day end up injecting my entire face! No where during my preop prep, sign in, consult, etc did they mention someone else would be touching me, I did not even think to clarify prior to injecting since it didn’t even cross my mind that someone other than who I scheduled my appointment with would be involved. How would you all feel and what do you think I should do?
