A board certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles

Sep 29
07:41

2010

Dr. Jay Calvert

Dr. Jay Calvert

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Generally people go for plastic surgery either for aesthetic reasons as in improve your appearance or restorative reasons i.e. to undo a damage that may have occurred due to a accident or which existed during birth.

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With a tool as effective as plastic surgery,A board certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles Articles there are chances that these could go wrong as well. Stories of the well intentioned plastic surgery’s gone awry are abound. Some of these can be corrected through corrective surgery, some changes can’t be undone.

There are a number of Plastic surgeons in Los Angeles. Almost everyone claims to be member of ‘the board’. Be wary of this statement. Affiliation to any board of medical council does not mean affiliation to the board related to the specific branch of surgery.(In some states it is legal for an unqualified physician to perform plastic surgery procedures in which they have received no training)  A plastic Surgeon has to be qualified by the American Society for Plastic Surgeons.  This is particularly important, because if you were to scourge through the web directories looking for plastic surgeons in Los Angeles, chances are you would find out that there are many doctors who actually haven’t specialized in the field, yet, practice it. Having a doctor who has a board certification from ASPS means that this plastic surgeon has gone through at least three years of training in plastic surgery, apart from the usual three to five-year training in general surgery. In addition to this, board certified plastic surgeons have to undergo continuing medical education to keep themselves abreast of the latest developments and take written tests every 10 years.  Plastic surgeon Los Angeles

A best way to check for the credentials is to check the website of the doctor; if he is qualified in a specialized procedure, the plastic surgeon would make sure to display it prominently in his website. For example Dr. Jay Clavert who has listed out the different specialties that he has undergone.

If you or your loved one is going for a plastic surgery there are a few things that you need to know before you opt for one. Plastic surgery can be divided into two categories, one is reconstructive and the second is aesthetic surgery. While plastic surgery was always popular among those looking to undo a defect caused as a result of an accident or trauma, aesthetic plastic surgery is now becoming increasingly popular. As people realize that they are not happy with their appearance, they are looking for ways and means to correct it.

Aesthetic plastic surgery includes, breast augmentation, liposuction, tummy tucks, nose jobs and eyelid surgery. There is a sea of difference between reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery. While the former is used to undo damages causes by accidents or traumas, aesthetic plastic surgery is often used to enhance an already beautiful face.

Beverly Hills is blessed with a number of skilled cosmetic surgeons, thanks to the plethora of celebrities who have patronized aesthetic plastic surgery. Plastic surgeon Los Angeles

But make sure you choose your cosmetic surgeon in Beverly Hills with care as not everyone manages to deliver what they promise. Checking for things like certification form the board of plastic surgeons in America, affiliation to a reputed service center, a clean track record  go a long way in assuring you that you are in safe hands.