Would you go under the knife of a novice Cosmetic surgeon, if the procedure is free?

Nope.

I don't feel the need to get any cosmetic surgery, free or otherwise.

I'm not interested in cosmetic surgery... surgery sucks....

I seriously doubt it. I have very little interest in cosmetic surgery to begin with. If I decided to have it, I'd want it done by someone with a lot of experience.

no

Just the thought of unnecessary surgery gives me the heebie-jeebies. I have a strong opinion that doctors shouldn't be cutting into healthy bodies and turning them into Frankenstein monsters.

No, I'd skip his free offer.

I wouldn't go under the knife of any cosmetic surgeon, novice or otherwise. If it's not broke, don't fix it.

Unless I were somehow disfigured, I wouldn't use the services of a cosmetic surgeon, period.

no...not because he is an amateur either. My husband is manager of an operating room at a local hospital. He has seen it all. And one thing he will attest to in plastic surgery is that you get what you pay for.

No

No thanks, I'm not interested in getting cosmetic surgery whether it's free or not.

No thanks. I’m fine the way I am.

However, if the procedure is to be done under the supervision of "a board certified mentor," I see no real cause for concern. However, I would want to know EXACTLY who this "board certified mentor" is before I would consent to this.

I have no interest in any kind of plastic surgery for any reason. UNLESS of course it was something for a medical reason.

I'm not going under the knife of an amateur.

And proof that he was really there? With nurse anesthisists (spelling is messed up I know), the anesthesiologist can be monitoring a few different surgeries at one time, popping in & out of rooms to make sure everything is going ok. And I have heard of cases where a doctor was supposed to oversee the surgery but wasn't really there.

Well then, that would greatly reduce my comfort level.

no thank you!

Anyone else notice the use of 'his' instead of 'their' here?

I'd want to inteview the doctor, see some grades and references from instructors, and start off with procedures away from nerves and organ walls.

I realize everyone has to start somewhere, but the only reason I'd do this is because I'm poor.

Also, I have had a few experiences where I've had to instruct established doctors and dentists on procedures and tests (resembling this survey situation, when it shouldn't have had), so I must imagine that those fresh out of school are even worse, if that's imaginable.

While I imagine that better surgeons can charge higher, and better work is more demanding work, what about beginning surgeons? While experience counts for a lot, I would think some of them fresh out of the box would be more talented than others will ever be. Any idea there? ..or do you think it all comes down to practice?

No thanks!
If I did use one in the future for anything it would be someone with a lot of experience

no.. i agree that beginning surgeons can have an upper hand. They are learning advanced medicine in comparison to those who have been in the field for many years. As much as I know surgeons try to keep up with furthering their education, I also know that their schedules do not allow time for extensive lessons in advanced medicine. My husband and I actually look for younger physicians for our own doctors. But we don't just jump at anyone. We believe that since they are making money off of working with us( Be it even a general practitioner, and even though insurance covers most of our needs) that the doctors work for us. You wouldn't hire just anyone to build your house, we don't just let any doc work on us. Every time we chose a doctor we put them through an interview process. as far as my previous comment, I was simply making the point that from observations my husband has made, doctors take more time to be clean about things when there is money involved even if it is covered by insurance, when it comes to plastic surgery.

No thanks.

I commented elsewhere here recently about a barber-school grad who impressed me with his knowledge of the subject, had a great knack for soothing atmossphere, and proceeded to unrestorably butcher my hair. An interview may not be enough.

No, never. It doesn't matter that it's free, I'm willing to pay to be sure.

The interview is the end of our process. With my husband in the field and me in between(meaning use to work in the field but am a stay at home mom for the time being) we have many other angles that not everyone else is lucky enough to have when determining who we are going to work with. Where we live we have literally chosen the best of the best.

I'd have my boobs done