Plastic Surgery: Q&A
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yellow pages seems like a bad idea for finding plastic surgoen but i am new to my town and have no network of friends to ask. what can i do to find the best plastic surgeon?
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A Five-Minute Call Can Save You Two Hours and $200
Once you have a list of prospective cosmetic surgeons, make a few two-minute calls. You could save hours and hundreds of dollars. The following checklist will be your outline for a productive, efficient phone inquiry.
Checklist for Telephone Screening Call:
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Questions to ask:
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The Best Plastic Surgeon - Questions to find the best plastic surgeon for you
When choosing a plastic surgeon it is imperative to select a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Often, plastic surgeons who perform a great deal of aesthetic or cosmetic surgery will also be members of ASAPS. A plastic surgeon who is a member of ASAPS is an indication that a surgeon has significant interest in aesthetic plastic surgery. When evaluating a surgeons training, look for completion of a plastic surgery fellowship. A fellowship is an elite...
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Skip the Yellow Pages. Go Straight to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
It’s a big decision to have plastic surgery. If you are like most people, you have been thinking about this for quite some time. Maybe you’ve been struggling with the concept of doing something that’s just for you. Then, once you’ve gotten to the point that you are ready to go forward, another big decision comes up: How do I find the right plastic surgeon?
This is one of the most important decisions you can make. Your outcome depends greatly on the skill and...
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Choosing a plastic surgeon
Cosmetic procedures are now performed by a variety of people. Patients are often shocked to find that their cosmetic surgeon who operated on their breasts was actually primarily trained as an oral surgeon, dermatologist, or even emergency room physician.
Because cosmetic surgery is unregulated there really aren't state or federal laws in place to protect patients to the degree one would expect. This may change in the future.
Make sure they have been trained appropriately by visiting...
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Finding the best plastic surgeon for a specific...
Finding the best plastic surgeon for a specific procedure can be a difficult task. If a patient is looking to have a face-lift, seek out a board-certified facial plastic surgeon. Look at the physician’s credentials, resume, and previous results; also ask to see before-and-after pictures of multiple patients who have facial structures similar to your own. It is important that the surgeon performing your face-lift have a great deal of experience with this operation.
It is also...
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How to Pick the Best Facelift Surgeon
The most critical decision to be made in achieving the best plastic surgical result is picking the most experienced and talented, that is the best, plastic surgeon possible. Too often, patients choose a physician based on a catchy ad, the brand name of a technique, the basis of one or two before and after photos, or their web site’s search engine ranking. These criteria will not find the most experienced and talented plastic surgeon.
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Finding the right Surgeon
I agree that you need to do your research, choose a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (not cosmetic surgery) and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. From here, you know you are selecting from qualified surgeons. You need to meet with the surgeon, see many examples of their work and talk to patients about their experience with the surgeon and the staff. If there is a way to speak to and meet patients who have undergone a...
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No Easy Answer
There are alot of good answers already here. This is one of the most difficult questions for patients to research. Finding someone qualified to perform the procedure must be distinguished from someone who is considered an expert at the procedure. The best way to find a surgeon is "word of mouth". This means an actual patient who has had the procedure performed by another surgeon. However, the weakness of this approach is that your friend most likely will have different...
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The Best Plastic Surgeon
Prior to arranging an initial consultation, you can check a surgeon's website or make a quick phone call.
If you are searching for substance over style - it is possible to have a flashy, professional looking website where there is no substance in the practice. Conversely, you can have a messy website with substance.
Also, the person initially answering a practice's website will have varying degrees of experience. Make sure you are speaking with the office manager or patient coordinator,...
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Start with The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
There are many types of surgeons or physicians performing cosmetic surgery procedures today. One very helpful resource is checking on Surgery.org which is the website for The Aesthetic Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. ASAPS members are all board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgeons or The Royal College of Surgeons and are members of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Besides these societies, you can check with your state's medical board as well as looking at...
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These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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