We are in the business of keeping secrets.  Plastic surgery has always been that way.  We understand that surgery is a very private matter for many of our patients.  The Federal government made it more real with strict laws that protect private health information.  So not only do we want to keep patient information confidential – we are legally bound to secrecy.  I frequently see patients who are in a “gathering information” mode and haven’t even discussed the plan with their spouse.  On the other hand – we have patients who are happy to tell their family, friends, neighbors and even recent acquaintances about their plastic surgery experience.  We love to share their stories.   I have not discovered any reliable way to predict who is or isn’t willing to share their story – other than to ask.  So we do ask – we ask for written permission before we share photos or stories with anyone else.  I have even had some patients who, although they had beautiful results,  are a little disappointed that we have not yet posted their results on our internet site.  Confidentially – I love doing what I do.  I love that I can be a part of the story – and I like to share the stories when I get permission to do so.  I think it helps people to understand that they are not the only ones undergoing or considering plastic surgery.   JNESS, MD May,2010

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