Making the decision to have Rhinoplasty surgery is a major decision, and so is selecting a plastic surgeon that is right for you. An important factor to understand when selecting your Rhinoplasty doctor 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. The extensive marketing employed by doctors today can create confusion for those seeking qualified plastic surgeons.
The question becomes ‘how do I choose a plastic surgeon to perform my Rhinoplasty surgery?’
When looking for your plastic surgeon, one factor should be the Board Certification of your plastic surgeon. The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) is the only certification recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties for plastic surgery. A Plastic Surgeon needs to complete a minimum of five years of surgical training following medical school, including an accredited plastic surgery residency in order to be considered by the ABPS. Upon completion of the residency, ABPS also requires prospective surgeons to complete a rigorous written an oral examination before becoming a Board-Certified Surgeon. Make sure when you are doing your search, that the doctor is indeed Board-Certified by ABPS.
Additionally, your Plastic Surgeon should be skilled in the Rhinoplasty procedure. You should ask to see before-and-after pictures from his or her other Rhinoplasty patients. You should also ask how many Rhinoplasty procedures the doctor has performed and would it possible to speak with one of the patients. When you leave your initial consultation, you should feel comfortable with not only the procedure but also with your Board-Certified surgeon. After all, you are the only one who can determine if the surgeon is right for you.
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