Trust the doctor vs the internet

In today's world we surf looking for food, friendship, entertainment or love. It is easy to get caught in the variety of information available on-line. Surfing for plastic surgery is convenient, and informative. New England Journal of Medicine on March 4th issue presented with the survey of over 7 years with 16,000 people and found that:

• People's trust in physicians has increased with the ascent of the Internet, while their trust in Internet information has declined slightly over time. Simultaneously, their trust in other sources of health information such as television has plummeted.
• By a large margin, people take their health questions to the Internet first, performing their own research. Then they take that information to their doctor for discussion.
• Increasing numbers of people are using e-mail to communicate with their physicians directly.

Majority of Pittsburgh Plastic Surgeon - Dr. Wooten's patients come from referrals. But some find her through her website. There are numerous options available for any desired procedures but website cannot substitute in person consultation with your doctor. In-depth consultation with an exam and discussion with a Board Certified Pittsburgh Plastic Surgeon should be utmost important prior to your surgery.