Plastic Surgery Articles

a Guide for Consumers Interested in Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Procedures

Archive for September, 2010

Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon - Robert Brueck, MD
BOARD CERTIFICATION

It is a term that is bantered about -discussed -mentioned - or even questioned, what is it?

I think in today’s medical marketplace it is very relevant for prospective patients to understand the concept of board certification.

A board certified physician has gone through many years of rigorous training and has met a certain standard of achievement. After years of training and perhaps a fellowship there are also a series of examinations - Read more

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Denver Plastic Surgeon - Gregory Buford, M.D.
What should you look for when choosing a Plastic Surgeon?

The field of Plastic Surgery has grown dramatically in the last twenty years and continues to grow as more and more consumers are looking for safe and effective ways to achieve their body ideal. But as a potential patient, how do you know who to choose for your Plastic Surgery and what qualifications are important? As I tell my patients, it is much easier to get a good result the first time around than to have to undergo another or multiple procedures down the road to fix the results of bad Plastic Surgery. Read more

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Independence Plastic Surgeon - Nicholas Husni, MD
Why Choose a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Making the decision to have a consultation with a Plastic Surgeon can require a fair amount of time and emotional energy. Once that decision has been made, the patient is immediately faced with another, equally important decision, and that is “Which doctor do I see?” Many factors will influence this decision. It may be a referral from your regular doctor, or a recommendation from a close friend or family member. Read more

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Shreveport Cosmetic Surgeons - The Wall Center for Plastic Surgery
Quality Is in the Qualifications

Important Considerations When Choosing a Surgeon for Plastic Surgery

By Dr. Simeon Wall, Sr., Dr. Simeon Wall, Jr., and Dr. Holly Casey Wall of The Wall Center for Plastic Surgery

At The Wall Center for Plastic Surgery in Louisiana, our patients are always astonished when we tell them that there is no regulatory board specifying who can perform plastic surgery - but it’s absolutely true! In spite of a catchy ad or irresistibly low fee, Read more

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Denver Plastic Surgeons - Steven Vath, MD and Andrew Wolfe, MD
The Facts about Board Certification

By: Steven Vath, MD and Andrew Wolfe, MD

When selecting a plastic surgeon, board-certification can be a determining factor, but not all board-certifications are the same. It is important that patients understand that there are different boards, each with different requirements for certification. Steven Vath, MD, and Andrew Wolfe, MD, plastic surgeons in Denver, explain why the American Board of Plastic Surgery Read more

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Houston Plastic Surgeon - Azita Madjidi, MD
The Advantages of being Board Certified in Two Countries

Before I moved from Paris, France to Houston, Texas in 1999, I already had my board certification in France. I had extensive training in craniofacial surgery which is a subspecialty in plastic surgery, founded by a French plastic surgeon, Dr. Paul Tessier. I had the privilege to train under him during the two last years of his practice. I was four years into my practice when I met my husband in Paris Read more

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