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Essentially, anyone with a medical degree
can call themselves a "cosmetic surgeon." Consequently, there are physicians
trained in ob/gyn, ENT and oral surgery, for example, who are performing
cosmetic surgery.
The society which recognizes those physicians with formal training
in plastic surgery is the American
Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), formerly known as the
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (ASPRS). Physicians
who are board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons are
those who have received advanced, post-medical school training in plastic
surgery. You can also check a physician's credentials by visiting www.docboard.org/tx/df/txsearch.htm.
Because cosmetic surgery
is more of an art than setting a broken leg, you want to
make sure that both you and your physician understand what
your goals are and what you wish to achieve.
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Once you find the list of potential physicians
who meet this criteria, you should arrange a consultation. Determine
if the physician is comfortable answering all your questions about
a procedure or if they are annoyed by questions.
Thirdly, you will need to determine if
the physician is offering you good advice about what make sense for
you. Because cosmetic surgery is more of an art than setting a broken
leg, you want to make sure that both you and your physician understand
what your goals are and what you wish to achieve.
If you are considering a breast augmentation, a good cosmetic surgeon
should explain what size implants will look proportionate and natural
for you. Ideally, the best breast augmentation is one that appears
natural, and places the bust line in proportion to the hips. Otherwise,
you'll look silly.
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If you are considering breast
augmentation, a good cosmetic surgeon should be able to help
you determine what size of implants will look proportionate
and natural for you.
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Also keep in mind that one physician
may believe that pendulous breasts are ideal, while another may favor
the look of higher, more youthful breasts. You need to establish your
personal desires. Before
and after pictures can also be a good indicator of what
a surgeon favors.
Be wary of a surgeon who recommends too large an implant. Not only
will overly large breasts look like an obvious enhancement to everyone
you meet, but overly large breasts will make running and sports difficult
and less enjoyable.
Lastly, take note if a cosmetic surgeon is quick to promise the world.
A good surgeon will be honest about what he/she can or cannot do. With
the right professional help, you can turn back the clock, and get a
more youthful look.
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