Fox News Segment
September 22nd, 2009
KMSP-TV, the Minneapolis Fox affiliate, aired the health and medical segment today by Dr. Archelle Georgiou, that we filmed in my office last week. Dr. Georgiou and my patient, Patty, did a great job. Their frank discussions go a long way to allay possible anxiety that patients may experience surrounding the surgical aspect of elective cosmetic procedures. In fact, I received a call from a patient who is scheduled for surgery in my office this morning, after seeing the segment. Even though she had already discussed surgery with me at my office and was comfortable with her decision to have surgery, she said that the television interview eliminated any lingering worries she had about the day of her surgery. My sincere thanks to Patty and Dr. Georgiou and thank them for all the kind words!
I have found that my patient contributions included on the blog are an excellent educational tool for those considering cosmetic surgery. I naturally explain the surgery from my perspective as a surgeon. Whereas personal patient reflections really give a valuable first-hand look at what a patient might expect from another perspective.
I extend a special “thank you” to all my patients that have contributed their own stories on our blog about having cosmetic surgery.
And… That’s a Wrap!
September 18th, 2009
Today’s filming went exceptionally well. The medical correspondent, Dr. Archelle Georgiou, was easy to work with and her thoughtful questions led to informative answers, which viewers will appreciate. I have found that making the patient feel comfortable is paramount in maintaining a relaxed and calm atmosphere. There are also special precautions that need to take place to assure the integrity of the surgical space, so after specific safety instructions to the filming crew, we were ready to go. The cameraman was a quick to size up the surgery suite and decided on angles that he wanted to film during surgery. In reality, his work as a videographer will be the cornerstone of the segment. If you miss a shot, there is little chance of going back to capture that moment.
KMSP TV, our local Fox Network affiliate will air the piece we filmed today along with a live patient interview on Tuesday morning, September 22 during the 9:00 AM News broadcast. It will also be available on their website, www.myfoxtwincities.com/.
From my prospective as a surgeon, one of the most stressful elements of participating in a media production like this one, is the actual filming of the surgical procedure. Even though I have done this surgery hundreds of times and have had film crews in the operating room before, there can always be the unexpected. This aspect of medicine is what is both unpredictable and yet challenging. The bepharoplasty or eyelid surgery went well and I would expect my patient to have a great result. However, as with most cosmetic surgery procedures, her optimum results will take a full six months to realize. So tune in and you can be the judge!
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