Make Sure to Choose a Well-Trained Plastic Surgeon

The techniques for the benefit of reconstructive surgery have been in the works since 800 BC. The word plastic actually comes from the Greek word plastik which means the art of modeling. This is what a plastic surgeon does, many times, he sculpts with skin grafting being a very common procedure. Originally intended for those needing reconstructive help and services, many people are now choosing the skills of a surgeon for elective cosmetic surgery. While some surgeons are dedicated to the reconstructive aspects, most will do both the reconstructive and cosmetic surgery to enhance. 

A plastic surgeon is needed when a breast reconstruction becomes a necessity after a mastectomy. Other common surgeries include treatments for burn survivors, cleft lip and palate surgery. As for the cosmetic surgeries, the most occurring are the tummy tuck, called abdominoplasty, breast lifts or augmentations, reshaping the eye area and reshaping the nose. There are many other procedures with many patients signing up for another at their follow up check up. 

The plastic surgeon will also provide non surgical procedures including Botox and laser hair removal. Whatever the procedure that you are wanting, the most important factor to consider is the doctor who will be doing the work. The one you choose should have expertise in the area you are interested in. A plastic surgeon must be registered with the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Many have sub specialties such as working only with children's issues or only burn victims. With the many before and after pictures of famous celebrities, many people have saved up for a while just to have their own elective cosmetic surgery. 

Liposuction is a popular treatment as the patient can often do this as an outpatient. Sometimes this treatment is used as an addition to the facelift or tummy tuck in order to define and sculpt the area. There is also a growing number of people who are choosing to have the treatments such as Botox, Juvederm and Radiesse on a regular basis in order to avoid an actual face lift or surgery for several more years. These will get to the deeper facial lines and some an improvement right away which will last as long as a year. Whatever your interest may be at the time, your doctor will offer the latest advances at your consultation.

Many of the surgeons will have certificates for advanced training. Some credentials to look for are the Fellow in the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). A professional doctor will also take the time to explain each procedure to you and show you pictures of his past success stories of before and after these procedures. The doctor and every staff member should treat you with quality personalized care.