Dr. Steven J. Smith and the staff of Parkwest Plastic Surgery began providing quality care to Knoxville and the surrounding East Tennessee area in 1993.  Since that time, they have been an integral part of the plastic surgery community.  An understanding of the need for both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery has contributed to Dr. Smith and the staff providing the very best care possible.  Consequently, a high level of patient satisfaction is an important factor in Parkwest Plastic Surgery's success.

Continuing education for staff members is a priority at Parkwest Plastic Surgery.  Memberships are maintained in the Association of Plastic Surgery Assistants and the Plastic Surgery Administrative Association.

Attendance at educational programs offered by these societies and other plastic surgery professional organizations keeps the staff abreast of the latest plastic surgery techniques and important issues in caring for the plastic surgery patient.

The decision to have cosmetic surgery is a very personal one and each person considering cosmetic surgery is unique.  Dr. Smith and the staff of Parkwest Plastic Surgery strive to provide a personal and individualized approach to cosmetic surgery.  Just as each person is different so is the individual's desired outcome of cosmetic surgery.

Important to the individual experience is communication.  This includes discussing and understanding the patient's desired results and planning treatment options which may include new methods of cosmetic enhancement.

The communication process begins on the initial visit and continues through the post-operative period with both Dr. Smith and the staff talking with the individual about how cosmetic surgery procedures are performed; the recovery period; and the expected results. 

Close contact is maintained prior to and after the procedure to ensure that all questions are answered thoroughly and any concerns are addressed.