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Is it safe to choose a surgeon for a mommy makeover who isn’t certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?

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buglesalmoncatOct 25, 2024

Is it safe to choose a surgeon for a mommy makeover who isn’t certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery? She’s certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery, and is a board-certified maxillofacial surgeon. She has 7 years of experience with mommy makeovers and all her reviews are very positive. Her Instagram shows mommy makeovers as her specialty. Should I consider a consultation with her?

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Dr. Michele A. Shermak, MD
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Dr. Michele A. Shermak, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 217 Reviews
Answered on Oct 27, 2024
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Dr. Christine Fisher, MD, FACS
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Dr. Christine Fisher, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
5.0 | 41 Reviews
Answered on Nov 15, 2024
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Dr. Leland Deane, MD, FACS
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Dr. Leland Deane, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
5.0 | 310 Reviews
Answered on Oct 27, 2024
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Dr. Elisa Stein, MD
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Dr. Elisa Stein, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
5.0 | 11 Reviews
Answered on Oct 23, 2025
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Dr. Michael A. Fallucco, MD, FACS
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Dr. Michael A. Fallucco, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 39 Reviews
Answered on Aug 6, 2025
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Dr. Daniel Careaga, MD
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Dr. Daniel Careaga, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.5 | 127 Reviews
Answered on Jan 24, 2025
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Dr. Fernando Robles Rodriguez, MD
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Dr. Fernando Robles Rodriguez, MD
Plastic Surgeon
4.7 | 17 Reviews
Answered on Jan 23, 2025
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Dr. Gregory Lakin, MD
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Dr. Gregory Lakin, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 196 Reviews
Answered on Dec 18, 2024
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Dr. Azita Madjidi, MD, MS, FACS
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Dr. Azita Madjidi, MD, MS, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
5.0 | 34 Reviews
Answered on Nov 4, 2024
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Dr. Patrick Felice, MD
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Dr. Patrick Felice, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.7 | 18 Reviews
Answered on Nov 15, 2024
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Dr. Robert M. Wald, Jr., MD
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Dr. Robert M. Wald, Jr., MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 56 Reviews
Answered on Nov 15, 2024
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HelloYou have excess skin and stretch marks on your upper abdomen, along with related deformities. As you lose weight, this condition will likely increase. The best method would be a tummy tuck with Lipoabdominoplasty

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