Tummy Tuck Procedure: Plastic surgeon VS Dermatologist Double Board Certified in dermatology vs plastic surgery?

The only board recognized by the American Medical Association for the training and certification of plastic surgeons is the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  Unless your dermatologist is certified by this board, he is NOT certified in plastic surgery, in which case he probably just took a weekend course somewhere and decided to present himself as a REAL plastic surgeon.  Check credentials!  Let the buyer beware!  Don't compromise your results and cut corners with your health at stake.  Get the most qualified doctor that you can to do your procedure.

If a
member of my family underwent these procedures, they would be performed only by an
experienced plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of
Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic
Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. If you are serious about
undergoing these procedures, you should have a thorough consultation with a
plastic surgeon having those credentials, who will fully explain what is
entailed in the procedures, including both the positives and potential
problems. You should be complimented on the fact that you are seeking valid
information before jumping into any procedure.Robert
Singer, MD  FACSLa Jolla, California