The Best Place to Learn
More is During a Consultation
This Web Site
There are hundreds of pages on Dr. Bermant's Internet introduction to
his plastic and cosmetic surgery. The site was designed and built by him
as an encyclopedic resource for patients from around the world to become
comfortable with what he offers here in Richmond Virginia.
The Internet is a nice place to start, but does not replace the learning experience in a doctor's office.
Your In Office Consultation
This site is just an introduction to the educational experience that all
of Dr. Bermant's patients receive. When you come to the office, the doctor
will meet with you to further your knowledge of plastic surgery and discuss
your specific needs. He has developed printed publications which will
start the learning process. Plan to spend a lot of time with the doctor
himself. During your consultation he will explore your personal expectations
and the most effective solutions. The most important part of the consultation
is the examination. Your problem will be examined and evaluated. Tissue
has a dynamic component that just cannot be experienced by e-mail, or
images. This is the value of the in person visit. Dr. Bermant will discuss
the benefits, risks, and alternate methods of care. Computer imaging can
be used in certain situations to better define realistic goals. Dr. Bermant
will answer all of your questions. Communication is important, we want
to know our patient's every need.
Since each consultation takes a great deal of time, we ask that our patients inform us ahead of time if emergencies prevent their keeping their time slot. This way others can move up for an earlier appointment.
Some schedule surgery at the end of their first consultations. Others want some time to think it over and schedule by telephone. Some prefer to explore issues over several consultations.
Preliminary Remote Packages and Discussion
Some patients prefer to begin their exploration with a telephone call.
Spending some time with the doctor has set many at ease before traveling
to Richmond. For this preliminary consultation, we ask that you fill out
our information forms, send us photographic details (see each surgery
section for specific views), and then you can discuss initial issues with
a telephone consultation. We charge $200 US for this service. Those who
wish to continue their exploration then travel to Richmond. In some cases
after this initial discussion, surgery time can be reserved. Dr. Bermant's office
staff can discuss with you the details and deposit needed. This preliminary
evaluation does not replace the in office consultation. Any plans made
can be only tentative until verified by the in person visit.
Problems after another doctor's surgery
Your first resource should be the original surgeon. Care issues after
surgery are best answered by the operating surgeon. Dr. Bermant designs
his after surgery care for each specific patient and type of surgery.
Dr. Bermant may be able to help with a second opinion. He cannot give
advice without enough information. The in office examination permits an
appropriate examination of the problem. At the time of your evaluation
copies of:
- prior operative reports
- doctor's office notes
- laboratory results
- actual x-ray films (not just the reports)
- photographs before surgery
when available can help us better understand your needs.
Multimedia Lectures
Some choose to learn about a topic in a less personal fashion in a group
setting. Dr. Bermant also lectures with multimedia to groups. He uses
computer based material he has developed with movies and many images.
Some of the lectures can be found here.
Call our office and our staff can help arrange a talk for your group.
Although there are advantages of general nature here, many then set up
a subsequent consultation where personal issues can be examined.
Caring Service
Each of our patients is important to us. We want to know about your every
concern and question. For our patients information is but a telephone
call away.
