Cosmetic surgery and selecting a Plastic Surgeon6
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1. Are you Board Certified from the American Board of <strong>Plastic</strong> Surgeons?<br />
This should actually be the 1st question you ask. There is certainly much public confusion about<br />
certification <strong>and</strong> you will find a variety of certifications available, as an example, state certification.<br />
However, to ensure that you are getting the greatest qualified cosmetic surgeon available, certification<br />
by the American Board of <strong>Cosmetic</strong> surgeons will be the designation you are seeking. These are the only<br />
board as an example, that will certify both in plastic <strong>and</strong> reconstructive <strong>surgery</strong>.<br />
2. Learn who will be assisting your cosmetic surgeon in your procedure:<br />
There are many people needed like a support team for the <strong>surgery</strong> to go smoothly <strong>and</strong> limit the<br />
likelihood of any complications. Typically, your support team will include trained nursing staff, an<br />
anesthesiologist, recovery room nursing staff, as well as any other technicians or support required for<br />
your particular procedure. Find out what <strong>and</strong> who they really are <strong>and</strong> their qualifications.<br />
3. Where will my <strong>surgery</strong> be done?<br />
While some cosmetic <strong>surgery</strong> procedures might be performed within the cosmetic surgeon's office,<br />
most require hospitalization or even a surgical care center. Be sure <strong>and</strong> get about the facilities in places<br />
you will be having <strong>surgery</strong> <strong>and</strong> if those facilities are accredited or certified through the appropriate<br />
agencies.<br />
4. What are the potential risks or side effects of my plastic <strong>surgery</strong> procedure?<br />
Every <strong>surgery</strong> carries the opportunity of risk, for instance excessive blood loss, infection, or any other<br />
complications that could be unforeseen or that can occur. Though unusual with modern day plastic<br />
<strong>surgery</strong> techniques, they can occur, when they happen it can mean you need additional <strong>surgery</strong> that will<br />
place an extra financial risk or burden you. Uncover what these risks are. Dr. Vu, for instance, will be the<br />
only Portl<strong>and</strong> cosmetic surgeon that's been approved by CosmetAssure. CosmetAssure is basically<br />
complications insurance, <strong>and</strong> provides Dr. Vu's patients with an additional layer of monetary protection<br />
should that rare complication occur. A cosmetic surgeon approved for CosmetAssure carries the<br />
greatest credentials, a spotless surgical record <strong>and</strong> has the highest surgical skills.<br />
5. How long is the Time to recover in my procedure?
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