Can I get my deposit refund now that I found out that the surgeon for my BA is not a plastic board certified?

I am sorry for your situation, but I am glad you did your research! The closer you get to your surgery date, the harder it will be to get your surgery deposit back. I would recommend calling his office to see what can be done. I think you know the answer to the rest of your questions. It is definitely risky. Everything might be fine (like it was for your friend), but untrained/inexperienced surgeons are going to have a much higher percentage of surgical errors. If you were to have a  complication that required hospitalization they could no longer take care of you, because they don't have privileges to do breast augmentations or care for breast augmentation patients in a hospital. 

It is probably not advisable to get a breast augmentation from a dentist. You should always go to a board certified surgeon. Talk to your doctor's office about the refund for the deposit. Far more important than the technique
is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather
than the technique and let them explain why one technique may be better than
another.

See the below link on some
suggestions on finding the most qualified Plastic Surgeon for a Breast Augmentation. 

Thank you for your question.  I would recommend doing everything you can to get your money back.  If you went ahead with the surgery and did not get the result you liked, you would not only be out of the money, but also have an unacceptable result.  It's good you did your research, and its best to have surgery by a board certified plastic surgeon who has had formal training through a plastic surgery program and has admitting privileges at a hospital for plastic surgery issues if there were a complication.  All the best,

Thank you for your question and congratulations on having done your homework.  I would strongly counsel you to reconsider your decision to pursue a breast augmentation with anyone other than a board certified plastic surgeon.  A cheaper initial expense may lead to a much more costly one down the line.  

You pose a very important question when undergoing any type of cosmetic procedure. The dentist you are referring to may have had adequate training for uncomplicated breast procedures, however, they do not undergo the rigorous general surgery residency and plastic surgery residency (anywhere from 5-8 years after medical school) that a board-certified plastic surgeon completes. Dentists complete 4 years of dental school, and if they are interested in performing cosmetic surgery, it is informal training without the hospital experience. Cosmetic surgeons such as dentists cannot admit patients into a hospital for cosmetic procedures; in the event that you had any type of complication (which is rare but does occur) from your augmentation surgery, your original surgeon would not be able to take care of you if you were to be admitted. In addition, plastic surgeons have a depth of training and experience with surgery, anatomy, and general medical knowledge. I would urge you to find and consult with a plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (which is one of the American Board of Medical Specialties). I wish you the best in your decision to have a breast augmentation procedure.

Hello! Thank you for your question! It can be very frustrating to find out that your surgeon of choice is not a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. If their deposits are non refundable, you may not be able to, but I would try to call and see what you could work out before it gets too close to your surgical date. If you are uncomfortable with your surgeon not being a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon it may be in your best interest to lose out on the deposit for your own comfort. Ultimately, the final decision is up to you. I wish you the best of luck throughout this process! 

I would recommend not going ahead with the surgery, even if there is a financial penalty. Many office will refund the surgical fee if given enough notice. Every office has a different policy. Even if there is a financial penalty I think it is worthwhile to not go ahead with a breast surgery done by a dentist. 

Thank you for your questions, and I wish you the best in finding
the right answers. Yes, it is risky. Refund, hopefully. It is best to see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who has experience in breast augmentation and who can
in person examine you, take key measurements and go over with you your specific
aesthetic goals. My consultation is done at no charge, and is meant to help you
start getting the best aesthetic result. Also included is a review and
discussion about incision location, implant placement, implant size and shape,
type of the implants and recovery period. There are several key differences and
some similarities in the types and shapes of breast implants. It is best to see
and feel in person the different sizes, shapes and textures of the various
implants during a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Best of
luck.Benjamin J. Cousins M.D.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

WHY do doctors practice outside their fields of training? Would you have your brain operated on by a Gynecologist or Family Practitioner? Would you allow an Orthopedic surgeon to deliver your baby? I doubt you would.The other question you should be asking yourself should be IS your health WORTH the deposit you paid the dentist. You should know that the first Breast Augmentation is the most straightforward and cheapest procedure you will have. As the years pass, implants deflate and or breasts sag, more complex and therefore expensive operations will have to be done to keep the breasts attractive. IF your coming surgery is "botched", your deposit will be a VERY small amount of what it may cost to reverse and repair the result.I would therefore advise you to ask for a refund both verbally and in writing. It is up to you if to contact the Texas Licensing authorities, consumer protection bureau etc. But - I would walk away from the deposit if I had to and not subject myself to an operation which should be done by one of the MANY very well qualified ABPS board certified Plastic surgeons in Dallas.

I don't know the amount that you paid for the deposit, but I would say it isn't enough for me to undergo a breast augmentation with a dentist. In the big picture, a few hundred dollars isn't worth allowing  your life to be in the hands of someone who is not really trained to do that type of procedure. Not to mention, if you have any complication that requires admission to a hospital or return to an OR that is not in this person's office, he/she won't have privileges to take care of you there since they are just a dentist.