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Cosmetic surgery can be elective or reconstructive and if you opt to get this surgery or you have to, it is best to get a good surgeon who will be able to carry out the surgery effectively so that you will get the results that you desire. Some of the things that you should look for when looking to choose a plastic surgeon for your procedure are the surgeon's qualifications, experience and if they have been certified in the field of plastic surgery. πλαστικος χειρουργος λεμεσος

Any surgeon can perform plastic surgery even if they have not specialized in plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery. Cosmetic surgery has become popular and there are surgeons who run surgery clinics with no or very little qualification because it is very lucrative business. You need to check the qualifications of your potential surgeon to ensure that they have the necessary qualifications so that you can be sure that you are in good hands.

A plastic surgeon should have gone to a school that is recognized and graduated. They must be licensed in plastic surgery and not just general surgery. Being a licensed plastic surgeon means that they have undergone hand on training, a residency program and special training in the field of plastic surgery. There are some surgeons who go on to specialize in either reconstructive or plastic surgery exclusively. In such cases, these are highly qualified surgeons.

A licensed plastic surgeon has the bare minimum qualifications. If you are looking for something more, you may check for those who have been certified by the board of plastic surgery known as the American Board of Plastic Surgery after which they become ASPS member surgeons. ASPS member plastic surgeon must have at least six years of training and surgical experience in a training institution and an additional three years of professional experience. Member surgeons are expected to follow the society's set of professional and ethical standards. Finding someone who is certified will give you the confidence they are continuously being checked on by others in the medical industry and they are staying current on latest practices and procedures.

You can also look out for qualification known as the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) which is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) where the member surgeons who have been certified take part in Continuing Medical Education programs, practice surgery in an accredited and recognized medical institution and they must have two years professional experience. Members must also adhere to the organization's code of ethics. The ABPS, the certifying board is approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties so that it can be able to certify surgeons. πλαστικοι χειρουργοι λεμεσος

Ask for the surgeon's experience; ensure that you confirm that it is the experience in cosmetic surgery and not just in general surgery. Some surgeons who moonlight as plastic surgeons may say they have for example fifteen years of experience but plastic surgery experience may only be two years. You can also do research on the plastic surgeon; ask other patients or other medical professionals so that you can be sure that the surgeon's work is reputable.