subject: Cosmetic Surgery: Tips On Choosing A Cosmetic Surgeon [print this page] If you are considering getting plastic surgery, then make sure you choose a cosmetic surgeon who you can trust. If you choose a reputable surgeon, then you will decrease the risk of complications.
If you are consider plastic surgery then one of the hardest decisions can be finding a cosmetic surgeon who you can trust. A good plastic surgeon is available for questions and should be able to elevate many of our concerns. If you walk into the surgeon's office and do not get a good feeling, then you should consider another surgeon.
You should know about your surgeon's credentials. For example, where did your surgeon go do school and where did he or she receive training? What was your surgeon's specialty and have they completed the requirements for that specialty. Did they receive training or did they just start a practice. These are very important questions that you may want to know before the procedure. You will want to know if the doctor has had ample time to work on their skills before you decide to choose them as your surgeon.
You will want to see if there were other complaints against your doctor. You have to remember that any doctor who has been in practice for a while will most likely sued however repeated lawsuits can constitute a problem. You will want to see if the medical board has ever placed the doctor on probation and you can usually find this information on the web. You can also look on the doctor's resume and ask him or her to explain any gaps in work history.
If you are still having a problem finding a plastic surgeon, then you may want to ask some friends and see if they can recommend someone. Remember that just because a doctor gets a referral for rhinoplasty does not mean he would be a good person to administer Botox.
You may want to get more than one opinion. You may also want to look at before and after photos to see the surgeons work. You will want to make sure that the pictures represent the pictures of the doctor and not another surgeon. Also you will want to make sure they are not digitally enhanced.
If you are considering plastic surgery, then take your time and find a doctor who you can trust. This doctor should be open minded and willing to answer your questions, as well as have an impeccable work history.
