USA Today illustrates the dangers of cosmetic surgery being performed by individuals who are not poperly trained. These examples reinforce the importance of checking the credentials of your prospective surgeon and your prospective surgical facility. A good rule of thumb is to insure that the surgeon you chose has privileges to perform the proposed surgery […]
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USA Today continues its reporting on patient safety risks regarding cosmetic surgery. This article illustrates why price should not be the primary factor when deciding who will perform your surgery and where it will be performed. The importance of appropriate training, board certification and facility accreditation in plastic surgery is stressed. Click on the link […] USA Today reports that doctors who are not board-certified in plastic surgery are increasingly offering cosmetic procedures that put patient lives at risk. Lax state laws regarding office-based surgery allow doctors to perform procedures after receiving only minimal training, critics say. Many patients aren’t aware there is a difference between residency-trained plastic surgeons and cosmetic […] A story in the Salt Lake City Tribune illustrates the importance of verifying the training of your plastic surgeon. Make sure that your surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc (ABPS). ABPS certification indicates that a plastic surgeon has completed rigorous training and passed both qualification and certification examinations. The ABPS […] |
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