What is important in choosing a plastic surgeon?
Most importantly you must feel comfortable with your surgeon. You should also carefully consider where you surgeon wishes to perform your procedure. Make sure your surgeon is qualified to do the procedure you are considering in a local hospital before allowing it to take place in an office based surgery center. Some surgeons operate in office ORs in order to do procedures they have not been credentialed to do in the hospital.
Most importantly you must feel comfortable with your surgeon. You should verify your physician is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This means your surgeon has undergone a thorough peer review and testing on all plastic and reconstructive surgery standards. You should also carefully consider where you surgeon wishes to perform your procedure. Make sure your surgeon is qualified to do the procedure you are considering in a local hospital before allowing it to take place in an office based surgery center. Some surgeons operate in office operating rooms in order to do procedures they have not been credentialed to do in the hospital.
