How to Choose Your Plastic Surgeon

Choosing a professional plastic surgeon can sometimes prove to be a daunting task. However, it’s one of the most critical decisions you’ll have to make when it comes to your plastic surgery journey. Plastic surgery commercials usually create the illusion that surgery is a simple and straightforward process, but this is not the case. Here are six tips you can use to pick the right plastic surgeon.

Verify Your Plastic Surgeon’s Board Certification

Ensure your surgeon is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons (ABPS) before you book an appointment with them. Board certification means that the surgeon has undergone training and passed a written and oral examination in plastic and cosmetic surgery. The certification limits other physicians, such as gynecologists or dentists, from practicing plastic surgery as they do not have the specialized training required.

Read Reviews Online

Check reviews online about the doctor from past patients. In addition to checking their websites, scan their reviews on patient rating sites such as Google, Yelp, and RealSelf. Patient reviews reflect their experience with the office environment, waiting time, office staff, waiting time, and much more.

While everything you read on these sites may not be accurate, scanning these reviews is an important consideration when it comes to choosing a qualified plastic surgeon.

Check Their Level of Experience

What is the number of patients (with your condition) the surgeon has treated? When was the most recent procedure done?

Like other professions, experience matters when considering a plastic surgeon. If a surgeon has more experience in the type of surgery you need, you’re likely to have better results. Experience lets the doctor recognize minor surgical complications whenever they occur, as well as helps you to receive the very best care.

Get Referrals From Your Family and Friends

You’ll be fortunate if you can find references you trust. Ask your family members, friends, and even your physician to recommend a plastic surgeon they have heard of, know, or had experience with. You can also get in touch with people who have recently undergone plastic surgery to learn more about their firsthand experiences.

Follow-Up Care Plan

While some medical conditions only need a single office visit to remedy, those that require surgery need ongoing treatment and check-ups. A follow-up care plan serves to monitor your health and healing process after surgery. It’s a commitment made by you and your surgeon to maintain your new look, which is vital because it can sometimes take weeks or even months to evaluate your new look accurately.

Check Their Blog

Surgeons like to write about what they specialize in. What they say about their surgical procedures can help you make an informed decision, as well as give you a bit more insight into the surgeon themselves.

Consult a Plastic Surgeon Today!

Whether you’re contemplating a facelift, breast reduction, or tummy tuck, Dr. Prysi has got you covered. Dr. Prysi is board-certified and chief of plastic surgery at Prysi Plastic Surgery. With our services, you will no longer fear the unknowns of plastic surgery procedures. Contact us to get a new look and boost your confidence. Give us a call or fill out our online form today!