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Gathering information about Cherry Hill plastic surgeons can be overwhelming with the amount of content available online today. However, it is possible to virtually screen a surgeon and assess his or her qualifications, personality, and skill before scheduling a consultation. By understanding the most important key elements of a surgeon's website, online visitors can gain significant insight into a surgeon's practice.
What to Look For
Knowing what to look for in a surgeon's website is a crucial skill when considering plastic surgery. Whether thinking about New Jersey liposuction, breast augmentation, or abdominoplasty, be sure to examine the following:
"About Us"
The "About Us" portion of a website often provides critical information regarding the core values of a practice. Usually, this page contains information about the facility, the staff, and the surgeons themselves. When reading this section, ask yourself these questions:
What impression do I get about the practice? The tone of a website often reflects the environment of the office. Some practices may emphasize a "family-oriented" approach while others maintain a more clinical setting. Your individual preferences will determine what type of atmosphere you favor.
What is the focus of the practice? A surgeon who specializes in your area of interest has often undergone additional training and may have more experience performing your procedure.
Where will my surgery be performed? Find out if the surgeon operates in an accredited surgical facility, an indication that strict safety standards are observed.
Doctor's Profile
A surgeon's profile page contains important information such as credentials, training, and experience. It also provides details about the doctor's personality and approach to plastic surgery. Look for the following information when reviewing a doctor's profile:
Board-certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). Surgeons who are board-certified must undergo at least 5 years of surgical training (2 of which are specific to plastic surgery) and pass a series of comprehensive examinations.
Membership in professional organizations. Holding membership in respected organizations such as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons is an indication that the surgeon follows high standards of excellence and adheres to strict codes of safety.
Areas of specialty. Find out if the surgeon has had additional training in a particular area of plastic surgery such as facial plastic surgery, or has interest in a specific procedure like breast augmentation.
Photo Gallery
An experienced plastic surgeon should provide "before and after" photos documenting the results of other patients. This enables you to have a better idea of the outcome of such procedures. You can also gain an impression of the surgeon's aesthetic sensibility and goals. When evaluating photos, consider the following:
Consistency. Does the surgeon consistently achieve beautiful results?
Lighting and photography. Before and after photos should appear in high resolution and be shot with similar lighting, angles and background.
Procedure complexity. Read the patient story (if one is available) and find out how intricate the surgery was to evaluate the surgeon's technical skill.
