Professional organizations :
Professional organizations Make sure your surgeon is board certified
American Society of Plastic Surgery
American Medical Association
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Better Business Bureau
Meet multiple surgeons :
Meet multiple surgeons Interview several surgeons
Recommendations from
Friends
Your doctor
Cosmetologist/hair stylist
Hospital referral line
Pricing :
Pricing Be wary of the low cost leader
Ask what factors into pricing
Ask about discounts
Ensure there are no hidden or additional fees
The surgeon’s record :
The surgeon’s record Check for pending lawsuits
http://www.fsmb.org/directory_smb.html
Request references
Some doctors may not be permitted to share information on existing patients
Hospital Privileges :
Hospital Privileges Check to see if your surgeon has hospital privileges
Hospitals require background checks
Call the hospital to confirm
Questions for the doctor :
Questions for the doctor Come with a list of questions
Research your questions first
Ask about the entire procedure
Preparation
The surgery
Recovery
Scarring and or permanent marks
Professional background
Years of experience
Degree(s)
Specialties
Bibliography :
Bibliography http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/11/22/ep.cosmetic.surgery/index.html
http://plasticsurgery.about.com/u/ua/findtherightsurgeon/how_you_chose_a_surgeon.htm
http://health.msn.com/health-topics/anti-aging/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100186847
http://www.ienhance.com/speciality/select_plastic.asp
http://www.facialsurgery.com/PPghowfind.htm
http://www.ehow.com/how_2152038_select-plastic-surgeon.html
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/sections/cosmetic_medicine/choosesurgeon.php