Choosing a Plastic Surgeon

When choosing a plastic surgeon, look for:

• Board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. You can verify board certification at http://www.abms.org/login.asp.
• A surgeon who is comfortable answering your questions.
• A surgeon recommended by friends, relatives or other medical specialists.
• A surgeon who specializes in the procedure you are seeking. For instance, if the surgeon only performs five or six breast reduction procedures a year, you should probably find someone with more experience.
• A surgeon who continues his/her education with training sessions in new techniques, through continuing medical education, etc.
• An operating room (whether in the surgeon's office, outpatient or hospital setting) accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF).
• A well-run office environment with friendly staff who respect your privacy.

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This resource is part of an educational initiative sponsored by Allergan, Inc., maker of the NATRELLE™ Collection of breast implants.

Create Date: 9/24/07
Date Last Updated: 9/24/07