Find Top Rated Plastic Surgeons
Posted: Wednesday, December 17, 2008
by Hugo
MDNationwide
In the U.S, there are roughly 6,000 practicing plastic surgeons, and the vast majority are members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Membership, like most other organizations, requires a fee, and any physician is allowed membership status.
Top Plastic Surgeons Special Interest
The reality is no one plastic surgeon will master every condition or procedure, rather most choose to focus on a specialty area of interest and expertise. Find a plastic surgeon who meets your criteria and medical needs is vital to the successful outcome of any cosmetic surgical procedure(s).
* Otolaryngology (facial/head)
* Plastic Surgery (entire body)
* Opthalmology (facial/around eyes)
* Dermatology (mostly facial limitations)
Though very limited, "Urology" and "Obstetrics & Gynecology" surgeons sometimes do perform cosmetic surgical procedures.
Urology -
These surgeons specialize on the male reproductive organs, and the urinary tract of both men and women. Cosmetic enhancements performed by urologists include: adult male circumcision, penis enlargement, penis lengthening, phalloplasty, penis girth enhancement, etc.
Obstetrics & Gynecology -
These surgeons specialize on the female reproductive organs, and perform cosmetic procedures such as female genital cosmetic surgery: vaginoplasty, hymenoplasty, labiaplasty, etc.
When selecting the right plastic surgeon , the general guideline is to find ones devotes 75% or more of his/her practice on treating your particular condition and surgical procedure. A review of a physicians' entire history, credentials, and years of experience regarding a particular surgical procedure can determine the level of quality care.
How To Top Find Top Rated Plastic Surgeons
You can easily search the Internet and find hundreds of thousands of websites that claim to have the top plastic surgeons in their database. However, take your time to research a plastic surgeon, including uncovering all aspects regarding their professional background. Instead of relying on websites where doctors pay to be listed, or sites that solely rely of advertising dollars, individuals are encouraged to conduct a full background check, which usually includes the medical doctor's rating, nationwide licensor status, and comprehensive report regarding the doctor's professional credential history.
In some cases, top plastic surgeons have invested in new and innovative technologies, which in turn has allowed physicians plastic surgeons to establish accredited outpatient facilities. These facilities are found to be as safe as surgery performed in hospitals.
What to look for in a plastic surgeon:
He or she is board certified in his/her field of practice
Has affiliations with hospitals or other prestigious memberships
Is fellowship-trained in his/her field or double board-certified
Has or had teaching duties at hospitals or other institutions
Won awards or honors, which can be verified
Specializes in your field of interest and has the experience appropriate to your medical needs
Practicing for at least 8 or 9 years following formal education
Your Doctor's Appointment
Tip 1 - Continue to read-up on procedures that best mirror the perception of your needs.
Tip 2 Create a short-list of doctors by identifying up to three leading cosmetic surgeons, specializing in your planned procedure, for one-on-one interviewing.
Tip 3 - Write-up key questions, issues and expectations to ask the doctor.
Tip 4 - Watch and listen carefully as your plastic surgeon explains your health issues and the sort of realistic results achievable through a cosmetic surgery procedure(s).
Tip 5 - Make sure to take-away a written cost estimate with all cosmetic procedure codes identified so that you can determine whether health insurance coverage is available.
Tip 6 When making your appointment for surgery, ask to have the surgery at the earliest time available in the morning, when the surgeon is most refreshed and alert.
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