Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery

Business Description

Paul Vitenas, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S. is a Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon and founder of Vitenas
Cosmetic Surgery. Serving the Houston area since
1990, Dr. Vitenas is dedicated to the fine art of
achieving beautiful and natural appearing results
for every patient. As an alumni of the prestigious
Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans, and
receiving his Craniofacial and Cosmetic Surgery
Fellowship at the Necker Hospital in Paris, France,
Dr. Vitenas? education and training remain
unsurpassed in the field of plastic surgery. Highly
respected by his colleagues and peers, Dr. Vitenas?
personalized techniques and surgical style are
considered highly influential, and are often
emulated by other surgeons in the profession.
Throughout the years, Dr. Vitenas has been the
recipient of multiple awards and recognitions. These
include being named one of Houston?s Top Doctors,
America?s Top Plastic Surgeons, and the Top Doc for
Women, as well as Houston?s Most Compassionate
Doctor. An eloquent speaker and proficient writer,
Dr. Vitenas shares his passion for the human form
through annual lectures, symposiums, and
publications. In addition to multiple academic
journals, Dr. Vitenas has been featured in Allure,
Glamour, and Self Magazine.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy?
  We make every effort to ensure customer satisfaction.
• What are your qualifications? Are you board certified?
  Yes, by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Please see our web site for a complete description of training and qualifications.
• What makes you different from other cosmetic surgeons?
  Our focus in cosmetic surgery is dedicated to the fine art of achieving beautiful and natural appearing aesthetic results in the safest possible environment and with the greatest attention to personalized care. We believe every patient is unique and requires a personalized plan to achieve their goals.
• Do you offer a free consultation?
  No, we do charge for consultations, which are about one hour with the doctor, so we can accurately determine what the patient is seeking and the best way to achieve their goals.
• Do you offer financing or payment plans?
  Yes we do and you can apply for financing before you have come in for your consultation. Please call the office at 281 484 0088 and we will be happy to give you the information you need or visit our web site at drvitenas.com for the information.
• Do you offer a free consultation?
  No, our consultation is about an hour of time with the doctor so that your exact needs can be addressed by the doctor.
• What makes a good candidate for cosmetic procedures?
  Someone who is informed about the procedure and has realistic expectations.
• How safe are cosmetic procedures?
  Cosmetic surgery is very safe if performed by a qualified plastic surgeon with experience and in a proper setting where there is a Board Certified Anesthesiologist in attendance.
• What are the risks involved with aesthetic/cosmetic surgery?
  Cosmetic surgery is still surgery so it carries with it all the attendant risks of any surgical procedure. Safety is one of our primary concerns and is the reason we perform all of our surgery in a hospital out patient setting and are able to offer overnight hospital stays at no additional charge.
• Please describe the entire process, including pre and post surgery.
  The process would be to lengthy to describe here.
• How long do most procedures typically take?
  From a few minutes to several hours.
• Where will the surgery be performed?
  We perform our surgery in the Out Patient Surgery facility at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital.
• What kind of anesthesia will be used? How long will the anesthesia take to wear off?
  Most surgical procedures are performed under general anesthesia. The affects of the anesthesia usually wear off in an hour after surgery.
• How do you make sure there are no complications? What if there are complications?
  As with any surgery there is always a possibility of complications. We do everything possible to minimize complications and if one occurs we will guide our patients through to its resolution.
• How long can I expect to be out of work?
  This depends on the type of surgery you have, but generally requires a few days to a week.
• How long does it typically take to heal? Will there be any visible scares or bruises?
  All surgery takes six weeks to heal completely and many patients do not see their final results for three months or more depending on the type of procedure that has been performed.

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