Facial plastic surgery can be a life changing experience. Carefully choosing a qualified facial plastic surgeon for your procedure is very important. You want to find a surgeon who has the right combination of experience, training and artistic ability to ensure the best possible result.
Finding the facial plastic surgeon who is right for you requires that you do a bit of homework. First, you should do some research on the procedure you are considering. The internet is an excellent resource for this purpose. Once you understand the procedure, you can look for a plastic surgeon who has experience and an excellent reputation for this particular procedure.
Start by asking family, friends, co-workers and others if they have had a similar procedure and who they would recommend. Check out the internet, telephone listings, and referral sites for facial plastic surgeons who specialize in your procedure. Ask your doctor if he or she can give you a recommendation.
Once you have a list of possible candidates, check with the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery to see if your surgeon is board certified in plastic surgery. Board certified facial plastic surgeons have the most extensive training, have passed rigorous examinations, and are required to stay up to date on the latest techniques through annual continuing education.
You should also check with your state medical board to see if there have been any disciplinary actions against the surgeon, if the surgeon’s license has ever been suspended, or if there been any judgments against the surgeon.
Once you have narrowed the list down to a few qualified surgeons, schedule an initial consultation with each potential surgeon. There may be a fee for the initial consultation. Use the initial consultation as an opportunity to interview each of the surgeons and choose the one that you were most comfortable with.