Questions to Ask a Potential Plastic Surgeon

September 4th, 2019 Posted in Cosmetic Surgery
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When you decide to have plastic surgery, one of the most important choices you need to make is who will perform your procedure. While all plastic surgeons receive extensive education and training, there is a significant difference in their skills and experience. You should take the time to find the right surgeon for your procedure. Here are questions to ask potential plastic surgeons to find the best professional for your surgery.

Did you complete any specialized training or fellowships?

There are plastic surgeons that performed the bare minimum of post-medical school training and those that spent extra years honing their skills. Highly qualified plastic surgeons may have completed one or more fellowships to get the best training available.

What credentials have you gained as a plastic surgeon?

Learn more about what credentials your potential surgeon has earned in their field. Are they members of any hospitals, associations or committees? Have they been published for their work? What field of plastic surgery do they have the most experience?

Do you have testimonials or before and after results I can see?

You want a plastic surgeon that is an expert in the type of surgery you are planning. A plastic surgeon may be recognized for his work in tummy tucks but may have very little experience in rhinoplasty. Find a surgeon that has excellent results and testimonials from patients that have had the same procedure as you are planning.

Just because a friend or family member had good results with one plastic surgeon does not mean they are the right doctor for you. Take the time to find a highly skilled plastic surgeon that you feel comfortable with to ensure you make the right choice when choosing the person who will perform your surgery.

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Beverly Hills Center for Plastic & Laser Surgery
120 South Spalding Drive #236
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 288-0641

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Avoid Discount Cosmetic Surgery

November 23rd, 2011 Posted in Cosmetic Surgery
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With all types of cosmetic surgery procedures becoming increasingly popular, many patients are tempted to shop for their procedures based on price alone.  Unfortunately, the results can often be disastrous.  A recent USA Today article focused on the risks involved for patients who use high volume “discount” cosmetic surgery clinics.

According to the article, these clinics advertise heavily on television using questionable claims about the low risk, dramatic results, and fast recovery times for their procedures.  They attract patients with discount pricing and then use high pressure sales techniques to sign up new patients. The article noted that some of these centers have much higher than normal surgical death rates and included several examples of patients who experienced severe complications after their procedure.

While plastic surgical procedures have become increasingly common, they are still medical surgical procedures any you should choose your doctor based on more than just low price and advertising.  You should make sure that your plastic surgeon is board certified in plastic surgery who takes their time to meet with you and answer your questions about the procedure.

There are a few warning signs to look out for to avoid these assembly line style cosmetic surgery centers.  Often the procedures are performed in non-accredited facilities that may not have the necessary safety measures and lack top quality equipment and sterilization procedures.  In some cases, the doctors are not board certified plastic surgeons.  Instead, they are doctors who have received some training in cosmetic surgery, but nothing like the training a board certified plastic surgeon undergoes.  The quoted price will be much lower than other quotes the patient is often pressured to have the surgery quickly, often without seeing the plastic surgeon who will be performing the procedure in advance.

The bottom line is don’t compromise your health and safety by choosing a plastic surgeon based on price alone.  You want an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon with a reputation for excellence.

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Choosing a Facial Plastic Surgeon

February 21st, 2011 Posted in Facial Plastic Surgery
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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.

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