Hi there! I hope you are having a good day. I am interested in a Breast Augmentation and I am looking around for surgeons in my area (Seattle WA or King County). How important is it that the doctor gets mentioned in one those "Top Doctors" lists? (Seattle Mag, Customer's Choice Awards, etc.) Is there one list that is more, or less, reliable than others? Should this have any weight in my decision making, in addition to verifying board certification? Do you have any recommendations? Thank you!
Answer: Top doctor's lists
Depends on the source. These lists are highly variable in their quality and accuracy. Some are paid advertisements while others are peer-recommendations. Find an ASAPS or ASPS member, interview them, review their before and after pictures, and do your research. Take your time. Don't make a selection based solely on price. And always have your surgery in an accredited facility with an MD anesthesiologist or CRNA in attendance.
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Depends on the source. These lists are highly variable in their quality and accuracy. Some are paid advertisements while others are peer-recommendations. Find an ASAPS or ASPS member, interview them, review their before and after pictures, and do your research. Take your time. Don't make a selection based solely on price. And always have your surgery in an accredited facility with an MD anesthesiologist or CRNA in attendance.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Do "Top Doctors" lists for Breast Augmentation really matter? Realself top doctors are dedicated enough to their plastic surgery practice to take the time to answer questions and engage with patients. Personally I respect doctors that take the time to participate in Realself. Other lists in magazines can often be purchased and are less valuable.However the most important thing is the skill, experience, Board certification and demonstrated expertise in Aesthetic surgery which is required for membership in the American Society of Aesthetic Surgeons-ASAPS.Reviews and experience of friends who have had surgery are also very valuable. Finally, your interaction with the surgeon, your "gut feeling" and intuition should be listened to. A good starting place is the Smart Beauty Guide.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Do "Top Doctors" lists for Breast Augmentation really matter? Realself top doctors are dedicated enough to their plastic surgery practice to take the time to answer questions and engage with patients. Personally I respect doctors that take the time to participate in Realself. Other lists in magazines can often be purchased and are less valuable.However the most important thing is the skill, experience, Board certification and demonstrated expertise in Aesthetic surgery which is required for membership in the American Society of Aesthetic Surgeons-ASAPS.Reviews and experience of friends who have had surgery are also very valuable. Finally, your interaction with the surgeon, your "gut feeling" and intuition should be listened to. A good starting place is the Smart Beauty Guide.
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January 17, 2011
Answer: Board Certification
I agree. It is of utmost importance that you are seen by a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Once that is established, it is important that you find a doctor that you feel comfortable with. Talk to some of their patients to see if they were happy with their results.
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I agree. It is of utmost importance that you are seen by a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Once that is established, it is important that you find a doctor that you feel comfortable with. Talk to some of their patients to see if they were happy with their results.
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January 16, 2011
Answer: Top Doctors List
The single most important thing to look for when searching for a doctor to perform a breast augmentation is that he is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Some "top doctors" lists are good, others are not. It is difficult to know how some lists are made. From El Paso.
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Answer: Top Doctors List
The single most important thing to look for when searching for a doctor to perform a breast augmentation is that he is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Some "top doctors" lists are good, others are not. It is difficult to know how some lists are made. From El Paso.
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March 14, 2018
Answer: Value of Top Doc Lists
In reality, you will find many different responses on this topic depending on whether or not the individual physician has been named in a Top Doc list. In my town, there is a particular list that is compiled every year that, unfortunately, is an absolute joke. There have been ophthalmologists in the Plastic Surgeon category, etc. Now that issue has been fixed but the doctors who are named are named because they are on specific hospital staff and not specifically for their credentials.
When looking for a good doctor in any field, look at several criteria:
Are they Board Certified? If so, in what field?
How long have they been performing the procedure you are interested in?
How many of these procedures do they perform per year?
Are you able to speak with past clients who have had this procedure?
Do you like their before/after photos?
How do they keep up on current trends within their field?
Are they considered a trainer? If so, why? (e.g.: national speaker/consultant/trainer)
But, most importanly, what does your gut tell you? The absolutely last thing that should dictate who you go to is the price. This is not the most important thing. Keep in mind that it costs far more to fix a bad result than to achieve a good result in the first place. Also, keep in mind that many of these "Top Doc" ratings are actually no more than a commercial and that they can actually be purchased.
I hope this helps!
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Answer: Value of Top Doc Lists
In reality, you will find many different responses on this topic depending on whether or not the individual physician has been named in a Top Doc list. In my town, there is a particular list that is compiled every year that, unfortunately, is an absolute joke. There have been ophthalmologists in the Plastic Surgeon category, etc. Now that issue has been fixed but the doctors who are named are named because they are on specific hospital staff and not specifically for their credentials.
When looking for a good doctor in any field, look at several criteria:
Are they Board Certified? If so, in what field?
How long have they been performing the procedure you are interested in?
How many of these procedures do they perform per year?
Are you able to speak with past clients who have had this procedure?
Do you like their before/after photos?
How do they keep up on current trends within their field?
Are they considered a trainer? If so, why? (e.g.: national speaker/consultant/trainer)
But, most importanly, what does your gut tell you? The absolutely last thing that should dictate who you go to is the price. This is not the most important thing. Keep in mind that it costs far more to fix a bad result than to achieve a good result in the first place. Also, keep in mind that many of these "Top Doc" ratings are actually no more than a commercial and that they can actually be purchased.
I hope this helps!
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