| Bariatric Surgery How to Find a Board Certified Qualified Plastic Surgeon |
About how to locate a surgeon to perform
your plastic surgery |
How to Find a Board Certified Plastic SurgeonIf you wish to have plastic surgery to correct problems such as skin droop (ptosis), loose skin, excess fat residues, weakened muscles and improved body contouring, then finding a qualified plastic surgeon is an important and not-to-be underestimated task. Finding a Plastic SurgeonHere are a couple of tips about locating a suitable cosmetic surgeon. Ask Your Family Doctor or Nurse They may have successfully referred patients for plastic or cosmetic surgery procedures, or may know of suitable surgical candidates. Always Look for Board-Certified Surgeons Choose a qualified plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, or by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). This is NOT the same as being simply "board-certified" - it is the certifying board that is important! Contact Details for ASPS to Find a Surgeon To obtain the names of properly qualified plastic surgeons (who are board-certified) in your area, call the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) at 847-228-9900 Contact Details for ASAPS to Find a Surgeon To find the names of properly qualified cosmetic surgeons in your area, call the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) at 212-921-0500 Finding a UK Plastic/Cosmetic Surgeon When choosing a properly qualified British cosmetic or plastic surgeon, choose one of the surgeons who is a member of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. BAAPS members are on the Specialist Register of Plastic Surgeons maintained by the General Medical Council. You can always check whether a surgeon is on the Specialist Register by telephoning the General Medical Council Registry line 020 7915 3638 See also: Finding a Weight Loss Surgeon ------------------------------------------------ Bariatric Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss |