How To Choose A Plastic Surgeon

People often shop for a plastic surgeon. It is not uncommon that a patient will interview myself as well as other plastic surgeons trying to make their decision for surgery. There are several things that an educated patient should look for. There is no perfect filter for finding the right doctor. There are several things that one can look for.

1. Is the doctor a board certified plastic surgeon? There are a variety of doctors that try to pass themselves off as cosmetic surgeons that are not properly trained in plastic surgery. An easy place to check is the American Board of Plastic Surgery (www.ABPLSURG.org). Another place is the American Society of Plastic Surgery (www.plasticsurgery.org).
2. Find a plastic surgeon that you communicate well with. Plastic surgeons can perform a lot of procedures and achieve a variety of results.