Questions you should ask your Plastic Surgeon

• Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?


• Were you trained specifically in the field of plastic surgery?


• How many years of plastic surgery training have you had?


• Do you have hospital privileges to perform this procedure?


• If so, at which hospitals?


• Is the office-based surgical facility accredited by a nationally or state-recognized accrediting agency, or is it state-licensed or Medicare-certified?


• Am I a good candidate for this procedure?


• What will be expected of me to get the best results?


• Where and how will you perform my procedure?


• What surgical technique is recommended for me?


• How long of a recovery period can I expect, and what kind of help will I need during my recovery?


• What are the risks and complications associated with my procedure?


• How are complications handled?


• How can I expect to look over time?


• What are my options if I am dissatisfied with the cosmetic outcome of my surgery?


• Do you have before-and-after photos I can look at for this procedure and what results are reasonable for me?