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5 Vital Questions You Must Ask Your Plastic Surgeon

November 1, 2006 -

If you’ve made the decision to undergo plastic surgery, one of the most important things you can do is choose a highly qualified and experienced surgeon you feel comfortable with. Your safety and aesthetic results depend on this. The following are five “must ask” questions and topics you should discuss with your plastic surgeon:

1. Are you a certified member of the American board of Plastic Surgery? Do you hold any memberships in any professional associations?

2. Is the facility where I would undergo my surgery accredited? Accredited by what organization? Do you have staff privileges at any local hospitals to perform the procedure on me?
3. What procedure(s) would you recommend that would best help me reach my aesthetic goals? What exactly should I expect during the surgery and through my recovery and healing period?
4. Are there any alternatives to the surgery you recommend, and what are the benefits or trade-offs?
5. What kind of recent experience do you have with the surgery you recommend for me? Can I view recent before-and-after pictures of your patients’ results?

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