Frequently Asked Questions -
Plastic Surgery FAQ
How do I find a qualified plastic surgeon?
The best thing is to find someone who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. There are many different boards out there but this is the only plastic surgery board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. The ABPS is located in Philadelphia and their contact number is ( 215 ) 587-9322. You can call there to see if your doctor is a board certified plastic surgeon. Try to get a referral from a friend who’s had a good experience. Hopefully their doctor is a board certified plastic surgeon. If you don’t have any referrals you can go to www.plasticsurgery.org This is the website for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Only board certified plastic surgeons can be members of this organization. A listing of member plastic surgeons can be found on the website Once you find your surgeon go for a consultation and see what he has to say. Different surgeons will have different opinions, different personalities, and different surgical abilities. Therefore, it is wise to do some research and find a surgeon with whom you are comfortable. View some before and after photos. It is important to see if your surgeon’s idea of what is aesthetically pleasing, is pleasing to you.
Who is a good candidate for plastic surgery?
Anyone who is both physically and mentally healthy, who has a realistic expectation as to the outcome of the procedure can be a good candidate.
