The media is so powerful you may not realize how it influences your decision making. It’s so common place we hardly even realize what it is doing to your self-awareness and freedom of choice. Marketers are always letting you know what they have is newer and better than ever. In many instances this may be true but in the end, bleach is still bleach. We don’t claim to be better or newer but we know we have integrity and ethics. We will always bring you honest answers to all cosmetic/aesthetic surgical and non-surgical procedures. Most cosmetic procedures have been around for many years and work as well as the surgeon providing the service. The best advice we give is to educate yourself. Many medical providers such as OB-GYN, dermatologists, dentists, emergency room physicians, radiologists, and family practitioners are offering aesthetic services in their practices. Some are even calling themselves cosmetic surgeons.
In order to become a plastic surgeon there are many steps one must take to achieve certification. First they become medical doctors, moving on to general surgery, then finally on to plastic surgery. This takes approximately 6-8 years after completing medical school. A fellowship for another year in the aesthetic field before starting private practice creates an even higher level of knowledge in shaping the human anatomy. In the first two years of private practice the surgeon’s experience in tissue handling and decision making is tested. There is a written and oral exam given in front of a large group of peers. Only members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons may display the ASPS Member Surgeon logo on their material. This symbol of excellence in plastic surgery is what to look for when deciding on a surgeon. It tells you that you are choosing a physician who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Also be sure your surgeon of choice has active hospital privileges. Search www.plasticsurgery.org to find your plastic surgeon.
Surgical expertise takes years of study and hands on training, don’t be fooled by the weekend cosmetic surgeon, as there is no “Cosmetic Surgery Board”. Look for the sign of excellence:
They recommend the true body sculpting artist, be sure you are in the right hands, the right experience matters… make the right choice!