So, you are considering plastic surgery. If this is the case, you are probably trying to figure out how to find the best plastic surgeon. There are a few questions you should ask before you choose a doctor and will hopefully help you from making a big mistake and ending up with a surgery result that you are unhappy with.  Ask the following questions of your provider to help you select the best of the best and enable you to achieve the most optimal results:

1.        Are you Board Certified in your specialty? If so, what is your specialty?

This is an extremely important question and will help you identify what your physician's specific background training is actually in.

2.     How many cases of this specific surgery do you perform in a year?

The more experienced your surgeon is in a particular area, the more likely they will be able to manage challenging cases and the more confident they will hopefully be in performing your surgery.

3.     What is your practice mix of cases?

Again, the more focused a surgeon is, the more experienced he or she will be in a particular area and potentially better able to manage more challenging cases.

4.     Where do you perform your surgeries?

This is a very important question because it can help weed out non-plastic surgeons.  Since all surgeons have to apply for privileges at a Surgery Center or hospital, their training background and experience is taken into account before granting these privileges. As such, many “Cosmetic Surgeons” operate out of their own facilities to bypass this requirement and so this should be a potential red flag when choosing your surgeon.

5.     Can I talk to patients who have undergone this procedure?

This question should apply to both Plastic Surgeons as well as non-Plastic Surgeons.  Get an idea from their patients as to how they were treated by the physician as well as the staff and ask them about their overall experience. Be wary of anyone who isn't willing to let their patients speak for themselves.

** Keep in mind that it is more challenging and far more expensive to fix a bad result than it is to get a good result the first time around. As such, take your time in choosing your surgeon and trust your gut instincts. After all, a bad plastic surgeon could literally scar you for life! As more and more are turning to plastic surgery to help them with their looks, plastic surgeons are popping up left and right. Flashy marketing may get you into their office but, solid training and real results should be the only thing that keeps you there. In the end, a great result can have far reaching positive effects on your body image for years to come and who you choose to perform your surgery is a critical step in the right direction.

If you are happy with the answers to these questions, then you have found a good plastic surgeon. Before signing up for the plastic surgery, make sure it is truly something you want and that you are willing to live with the potential problems.

In addition to board certification, it is vital that you find a facial plastic surgeon that consistently produces beautiful results and happy patients. Don't be afraid to ask around and see if any friends or family members have had facial procedures, and if they are happy with their surgeon and their results. Our before and after photos can give you a good idea of the quality of surgical results we achieve for our patients, many of whom have shared their stories on our Testimonials page.

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