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aesthetic beauty
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Though his training confirms his medical skill, Dr. W. Byron Barber, a North Carolina plastic surgeon, is a true artist at heart. “I actually draw individualized sketches for each patient illustrating anatomy, scar placement and incision position,” he says, “so that they know what to expect.”
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Going so far as to put ink to paper is just one of the ways Dr. Barber helps to create what he calls “an informed consumer.” Brochures, computer slide shows and numerous consultations contribute to this instruction. “Education is the most important ingredient for a happy patient,” he says. Stressing confidentiality, his practice, Barber Center for Plastic Surgery, offers breast augmentation, facial rejuvenation, liposuction and full-scale skin care. Added privacy is provided by a side door through the doctor’s office to the exam room, which eliminates the need to pass through the hallway. Plus, the doctor makes sure there’s never more than one family in the operating waiting room at a time. “We are committed to providing our patients with individualized care in a confidential setting,” says Dr. Barber.
The AAAHC-accredited, in-house surgical suite has the highest level of safety certification. “We created the operating room with the promise that there would be no shortcuts and that every single safety feature here would match those in the hospital,” he explains. Decorated in cool taupes and greens, the soothing waiting room offers a respite from the day, and the clean, crisp exam rooms are so tranquil that patients might think twice about leaving. “We want people to come in here and say, ‘It’s so serene. We don’t want to say goodbye to this wonderful space,’” Dr. Barber says.
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