Choosing the Best Plastic Surgeon

    ATLANTA, GA, March 07, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Your body and your face are obviously of the utmost importance to you. So when you've decided to move ahead and pursue plastic surgery, you should make sure that you choose the best plastic surgeon possible. You obviously don't want a plastic surgeon without the requisite skills or experience performing your surgery.

However, this is often an intimidating decision, as most patients don't have medical training and there are so many plastic surgeons vying for your business. That being the case, how are you supposed to decide? How will you know which plastic surgeon is best for you? When considering who will perform your desired plastic surgery procedure, keep a few factors in mind. If you do, you'll be able to make an informed decision.

Board Certification

Doctors do not have to be certified in a field to perform that field's procedures. All a doctor needs is a medical license and a license to practice in the state. In other words, any doctor who wants to make a little extra money can perform cosmetic procedures.

This is why it's so important to choose a board certified plastic surgeon. Board certification is your way of knowing that the doctor has met rigorous standards of professional aptitude and dedication. A board certified plastic surgeon has a two-year residency in plastic surgery (as well as a three year residency in general surgery), has passed oral and written exams and stays up-to-date on the newest techniques and technologies in the field.

Don't compromise on this.

Experience

When speaking with a potential plastic surgeon, ask detailed, direct questions about the experience he or she has with the procedure you are planning to undergo. A capable, experienced plastic surgeon can be the difference between a smooth process and a much more difficult one.

Ask how many times the plastic surgeon has performed this procedure. Ask him or her to walk you through the procedure, the prep work for it and the recovery time; a plastic surgeon with years of experience in the procedure will have no problem explaining it to you.

Above all else, make sure you're comfortable with what you hear from the plastic surgeon. There shouldn't be any doubt in your mind about the plastic surgeon you choose. Your body is too important to trust to an inexperienced doctor.

If you live in the Atlanta, Georgia area and you're looking for a skilled plastic surgeon, please visit the website of Dr. Mark E. Crispin, MD, PC today at www.crispinplasticsurgery.com.

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