How do I find the best plastic surgeon?

Secret #1. Many statisfied cosmetic surgery patients “don’t talk.”
Some of your relations and friends have had something
done, but they won’t necessarily tell you.

Secret #2. Doctors are flooding into cosmetic surgery. Many lack
proper training. Some are incompetent.

Secret #3. Selecting a cosmetic surgeon can be a walk through a
minefield. DO YOUR HOMEWORK.

Secret #4. The doctor you want is called a super-specialist—he
practices cosmetic surgery exclusively.

Secret #5. Many consultations focus on selling, not teaching. When
is a “free” consultation too expensive?

Secret #6. A surgeon’s “before” and “after”
album is filled with clues. You should
see lots of photos—and they must be
“photographically honest.”

Secret #7. Know the 15 smartest questions to ask
any cosmetic surgeon.

Secret #8. A consultation without computer
imaging has limited value. You need to
see, on a computer screen, what you
will look like “after.”

Secret #9. Fees are negotiable. Know the ropes.

Secret #10. The facility in which you have your
procedure done can be as important as
who is doing it!

Secret #11. Combining a trip to an exotic location with cosmetic
surgery may be a less-than-perfect mix.

Secret #12. Know the difference between an anesthesiologist and an
anesthetist. Only one is a medical doctor.

Secret #13. High fees don’t necessarily mean better results. Low fees
are not always a bargain.

Secret #14. Your chances of post-surgical complications can be
reduced by understanding your doctor’s philosophy on
“aftercare.”

Secret #15. Aspirin, herbs, even vitamins can influence your risk
during surgery. Be sure to know what to avoid.

Secret #16. There is a responsible answer or solution for every
concern, worry and reservation.