How to Choose Between 2 Surgeons That Seem Equally Qualified for my BA, TT and Umbilical Hernia Repair?

Given that you've done your due diligence with reference to skills, results, experience, education, price and opinion, then how do you differentiate between two plastic surgeons?  It sounds to me like you'd do well with either one.  For me, the differentiation would be, who would I trust to take care of me if things didn't work out perfectly, because that's the person you want to have surgery by.  Which one of these two surgeons is emotionally invested in the successful outcome of your surgery?

Plastic surgery is 75% technical and 25% artistry.  Pure technical people get the job done, but there is always something not quite perfect about their results.  Pure artists forget what medium they're working in and they often don't listen to the patient because they're following the beat of a different drum.  I'd go with the smart plastic surgeon with the artist flare.  I'd go with a plastic surgeon who is passionate about success and wants only happy patients.

Your job is to figure out which one of these two plastic surgeons meets the above criteria.

If your surgeons are board certified by the ABPS, then you likely will be happy with either one. The gender of your surgeon should not make any difference in your results. If all other things are equal, I would choose the one that you would most trust to take care of you in the event of a complication. You should have a gut feeling about who is the most trustworthy. Before and after photos sometimes can be very telling as well.

When evaluating your surgeon, board certification and experience are critical. What board has certified them and what specific residencies did they complete. Are they a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, which has additional criteria to meet after board certification. Did they go on for advanced fellowship training. Do they operate in accredited facilities. Do their post operative photos demonstrate the aesthetic result you are hoping to achieve. Can  you speak with patients who have had the procedures you are about to undergo.

If they are truly equal the last critical point is who are you most comfortable with. You are beginning a long term relationship with this individual.

Good luck and I hope this was helpful.