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Difference Between Board Certified and Just Licensed?

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Torrance3162Apr 12, 2011

Is it safe to use someone who is not Board Certified for a face lift and what is your opinion of using the Lifestyle Lift procedure?

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Dr. Brent Moelleken, MD
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Dr. Brent Moelleken, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, MD
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Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, MD
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Answered on Feb 10, 2012
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Dr. S. Ozan Sozer, MD
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Dr. S. Ozan Sozer, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Apr 29, 2011
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Dr. Steve Laverson, MD, FACS
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Dr. Steve Laverson, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Steven Goldman, MD
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Dr. Steven Goldman, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 277 Reviews
Answered on Apr 14, 2011
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Dr. Eric Pugash, MD
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Dr. Eric Pugash, MD
Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Eric M. Joseph, MD
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Dr. Eric M. Joseph, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Apr 13, 2011
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Dr. Joseph Mele, MD
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Dr. Joseph Mele, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Apr 13, 2011
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Dr. George Marosan, MD
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Dr. George Marosan, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Apr 13, 2011
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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Answered on Apr 13, 2011
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Dr. Toby Mayer, MD
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Dr. Toby Mayer, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.7 | 101 Reviews
Answered on Apr 13, 2011
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