Always Get A Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Any physician can call himself or herself a cosmetic surgeon, as this is an unregulated term. However, only plastic surgeons are certified to perform both cosmetic and reconstructive work. Certification in the field of plastic surgery is extremely important.Whenever considering any type of cosmetic surgery it is recommended to meet with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), and a member of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons ( ASAPS).Choosing a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon means that your surgeon has graduated from an accredited medical school, has completed a minimum of three years of general surgery and two years of plastic surgery residency training, in addition, has completed and passed rigorous written and oral examinations given by the ABPS.As with any surgery there is always a certain degree of risk involved. However it is your obligation to minimize your risk as much as possible, by choosing a qualified and experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.