Choosing the Right Surgeon for Plastic Surgery
March 23, 2009 @ 05:45 PM — by unknown
Plastic surgery is on the rise and so are its opportunists. Dentists and dermatologists are performing plastic surgery. How should you go about choosing a plastic surgeon? Below is some general advice for picking the right plastic surgeon. Remember to do your research before you pick someone to operate on you.
Get a List of Names
The first place to start is get a list of potential surgeons from friends, from your physician, from your local hospital, from your insurance company, and from The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Check Credentials
After getting those names, you should look into what type of medical training the surgeon has received. You should also see if the surgeon is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) or by The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). You can also look up peer recommendations and patient reviews online.
Check Experience
A surgeon's experience is of the utmost importance to consider. Check the plastic surgeon's h