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.

1. 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?

2.  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.