Dr. Earle’s Approach to Safe Plastic Surgery

For some patients, plastic surgery is a way to improve self-confidence. However, recent news stories — including that of a woman who died after having a Brazilian butt lift performed by an improperly licensed surgeon — have shown the dangers of unsafe cosmetic procedures. Fortunately, surgeons like Dr. Alexander Earle of Miami-based Pure Plastic Surgery are dedicated to offering safe, personalized procedures.

Safe plastic surgery starts with making sure a surgeon is properly qualified. Dr. Earle is Ivy League-educated and double-board-certified, and the other plastic surgeons at Pure are similarly distinguished in their fields.

Dr. Earle’s clinic as a whole has always had a focus on patient safety, and that focus extends beyond legal requirements. One example is the use of ultrasound imaging technology in Brazilian butt lift (BBL) procedures. BBLs involve taking fat from other areas of the body and injecting it into the buttocks. Ultrasound imaging technology helps plastic surgeons ensure they deposit fat into the right spot.

That might sound like a minor concern, but misplaced fat deposits can be fatal. One potential complication of BBLs and other fat-redistribution procedures is something called a fat embolism, which occurs when fat particles get into the bloodstream, potentially blocking circulation. This can lead to potentially deadly pulmonary fat embolisms.

Florida has only required the use of ultrasound guidance in BBLs and similar procedures since July 2023. However, Dr. Earle and his associates have used the technology since September of 2019. While safety is undoubtedly the main advantage of ultrasonic guidance, it also leads to better patient satisfaction. Because the surgeon sees exactly where fat is being deposited, they can ensure even distribution and more natural, symmetrical results.

Pure Plastic Surgery’s commitment to safe surgery has also been recognized by outside organizations. The Joint Commission, an organization dedicated to improving patient safety in healthcare, has an accreditation program for medical practices offering office-based surgery and Pure has achieved the program’s highest level of accreditation.

When most people hear the term safe plastic surgery, they think only of a commitment to patient safety. This is a key part of safe plastic surgery, but so is striving to set realistic expectations and achieve long lasting enhanced natural results.

When a patient chooses to undergo plastic surgery, they’re entrusting the surgeon with their body and — to an extent — the way others view them and the way they view themselves. If a plastic surgeon doesn’t take the time to fully understand a patient’s goals, the patient may end up with results that are unnatural and may damage their sense of self.

To make sure each patient is happy with their procedure, Pure Plastic Surgery uses something called Smart Aesthetics. This is essentially a collaborative strategy in which surgeons take the time to thoroughly understand the patient’s desired outcome. They then combine that information with an analysis of the patient’s natural body proportions.

This blend of a patient’s self-knowledge and a surgeon’s knowledge of the human body is integral. It enables Dr. Earle and the other surgeons at the practice to deliver balanced, beautiful, and lasting results that can dramatically improve a patient’s confidence and sense of well-being.

Of course, part of safe plastic surgery is transparency. While Dr. Earle strives to achieve a patient’s desired outcome, he and his team also take the time to educate their patients about the limitations of cosmetic procedures.

A patient’s satisfaction depends on having realistic expectations of a procedure. The surgeons at Pure Cosmetic Surgery ensure their patients fully understand how procedures work — as well as all potential risks — before proceeding.

Aesthetic medicine has come a long way in recent decades. But as news stories continue to illustrate, there are still risks involved. When surgeons value money over the safety of their patients, tragedy can follow.

And for every tragic story, there are many patients who come through their procedures medically unscathed. Even when physically unharmed, though, these people can be left with results that are unsightly, unnatural, or simply at odds with what they wanted out of the procedure.

One clinic can’t eliminate all the problems with cosmetic surgery today. However, through Pure Cosmetic Surgery’s commitment to safety and ethics, Dr. Earle can continue to improve the field, one safe and happy patient at a time.

Medical disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice. If you are seeking medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider.