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Choosing a
Doctor
Selecting a surgeon is as important as making a final decision to have your plastic surgery performed. An important factor for you to understand when selecting a surgeon is that any licensed physician is legally allowed to advertise as a "plastic" or "cosmetic" surgeon, even if he or she has no formal surgical training. Your question then - "how do I know who is qualified, so that I can choose a qualified plastic surgeon?" One way to know for certain that the doctor is qualified is his or her Board Certification. At Seattle plastic surgery , we work only with Board-Certified surgeons who are qualified to perform plastic surgery. To become a Board-Certified plastic surgeon, a physician must pursue an extensive course of post-graduate training after medical school which is one of the most rigorous among medical specialties. These physicians complete a minimum of five years of surgical training following medical school, including an accredited plastic surgery residency program. To verify that your doctor is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, you can go to http://www.abms.org or call ABMS at 1-800-776-2378 or 866-275-2267. To find a Board-Certified physician who also fits your life needs and to schedule a consultation click here or contact us directly to learn how we can help you. |
