8 Ways to Select the Right Cosmetic &Plastic Surgeon for You

When experience and training count... Make the Right Choice

While selecting a plastic/Cosmetic surgeon, you may choose to have multiple consultations or

receive referrals from friends and family. You get a referral from a friend or doctor, be sure to

find out if they have the right qualifications before the consultation. A successful procedure will

make you feel more like yourself and give you greater confidence for years to come. Before

Selecting a Surgeon, keep in mind these important tips.

1. Find out if the surgeon is board certified

Board Certification help you to check out if they have the right qualifications before the

consultation. It is the best indicator of his or her training in a particular medical or surgical

specialty. Typically, certified surgeons have lower complication rates and provide superior

patient care compared to physicians without certification.

2. Check the surgeon’s record

To Checkout Surgeon's record, You can go the medical board of your state and verify that the

surgeon is licensed to practice within that state and check if any disciplinary actions taken

against the surgeon. All that’s needed to obtain this information from the board is to submit a

record request either through the mail or online.

3. Experience

Do not get lost on titles Check out the total experience of Surgeon. Patients should ask about the

surgeon’s experience with the particular procedure being considered. If Surgeon considering a

new technique/ technology, patients should inquire whether results of that technique/ technology

are safe, secure and effective.

4.Hospital Privileges

If the surgeon/s has privileges to perform your specific procedure at an accredited hospital. You

should double check, as this information is important and mandatory to be provided just in case

of any emergencies.

5. Ask detailed questions

One of the best things to do is to ask the surgeon detailed questions that may include:

How many times have you performed this specific procedure?

How many years of experience do you have?

When did you start performing this procedure?

Will anyone else be assisting with the procedure? If yes, then what training do they have?

If sedation is utilized, who will administer and monitor sedation?

Are you insured for malpractice?

What specific technique will be used? Why use that technique over others?

What contingency plans are in place in the event of an emergency?

Realistically, what results can I expect?

Have you had instances of complications with this procedure? If so what were they?

Do you do revisions & at what cost?

6. Review before and after photo

Ask the surgeon for images of patients of similar age or who had the same goals and body

type as you do. A picture really is worth a thousand words. Nothing speaks more to a the ability

and training of a plastic/cosmetic surgeon than before and after photos from real patients who

under-went the procedure you are interested in. This is a great sign of the type of results you can

expect.

7. Make sure the surgeon is a good match

The surgeon’s mannerisms and personality during the deliberation is a good indicator of how the

surgeon will act during the surgery and post-operatively. It also sure that the surgeon is a good fit

or not. If you meet the surgeon during the consultation, pay attention to the surgeon’s overall

demeanor. Are questions answered in a detailed and professional manner? Does the surgeon give

his or her time during the consultation to answer your questions, or do they seem rushed?

8. Talk with previous patients

A great way to gain accurate and deep things about the surgeon is to ask previous patients about

their experience and results. Ask friends or family for referrals. You can also turn to forums and

websites to communicate with previous patients of the surgeon and ask about their experience.