Selecting a Cosmetic Surgeon
Selecting a cosmetic surgeon for whatever procedure you wish to have done is not something to take lightly or without some in depth investigation.
First, seek out recommendations.
Surgeons with widely-known positive recommendations are an obvious plus.
Talk to others who have had cosmetic procedures done.
Read accredited website reviews.
Talk to the hospitals who have cosmetic surgeons there who work with them.
You do not necessarily have to stay local to find the right surgeon.
Just as with any other surgery, you want the best possible experience.
Consequently, look into surgeons not just outside your city but also out of state.
This investigation could take some time and effort in looking up information and finding recommendations, but it is worth it.
Is the surgeon a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)? It is the largest plastic surgery organization in the world, and the only board dedicated to plastic surgery of the face and entire body.
It would be wise to drop any consideration of surgeons who are not a member of ASPS.
Investigate the experience a particular surgeon has.
Not only in cosmetic surgery, but especially in the particular procedure you want to have done.
While patient information is confidential, some have made their names available if others want to talk to them about their experiences.
Check to see if there are former patients who you can speak with.
Is the surgeon's facility accredited? Does the surgeon have hospital privileges? Does he keep up with continuing education classes? Surgeons must have continuing education credits to properly retain their license.
Investigate these questions before you even put a surgeon on your possibility list.
After narrowing down your options, make the free, initial consultation appointment with each one to help you make your final decision.
Use this time wisely.
Make a list of questions before the appointment and bring it with you so you do not forget anything you want to ask the surgeon.
No question about the procedure is off limits or too stupid to ask.
How did the surgeon react to and answer your questions? Did he lay out any possible risks and be upfront and honest with you? Did he leave the final decision up to you? How was his overall bedside manner? Use the initial consultations wisely, make several, and do not settle on a surgeon until you have met with all you had planned to.
First, seek out recommendations.
Surgeons with widely-known positive recommendations are an obvious plus.
Talk to others who have had cosmetic procedures done.
Read accredited website reviews.
Talk to the hospitals who have cosmetic surgeons there who work with them.
You do not necessarily have to stay local to find the right surgeon.
Just as with any other surgery, you want the best possible experience.
Consequently, look into surgeons not just outside your city but also out of state.
This investigation could take some time and effort in looking up information and finding recommendations, but it is worth it.
Is the surgeon a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)? It is the largest plastic surgery organization in the world, and the only board dedicated to plastic surgery of the face and entire body.
It would be wise to drop any consideration of surgeons who are not a member of ASPS.
Investigate the experience a particular surgeon has.
Not only in cosmetic surgery, but especially in the particular procedure you want to have done.
While patient information is confidential, some have made their names available if others want to talk to them about their experiences.
Check to see if there are former patients who you can speak with.
Is the surgeon's facility accredited? Does the surgeon have hospital privileges? Does he keep up with continuing education classes? Surgeons must have continuing education credits to properly retain their license.
Investigate these questions before you even put a surgeon on your possibility list.
After narrowing down your options, make the free, initial consultation appointment with each one to help you make your final decision.
Use this time wisely.
Make a list of questions before the appointment and bring it with you so you do not forget anything you want to ask the surgeon.
No question about the procedure is off limits or too stupid to ask.
How did the surgeon react to and answer your questions? Did he lay out any possible risks and be upfront and honest with you? Did he leave the final decision up to you? How was his overall bedside manner? Use the initial consultations wisely, make several, and do not settle on a surgeon until you have met with all you had planned to.
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