Questions to Ask Your Cosmetic Surgeon

    MCLEAN, VA, April 15, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- When you are making the decision to have any cosmetic surgery procedure, it is important that you gain as much information as possible before committing to a surgeon. The decision to have cosmetic surgery is a big one. Taking time to meet with different cosmetic surgeons will allow you to gauge your comfort with them personally as well as with their practice and experience.

Choosing the right plastic surgeon is best accomplished through one-on-one consultations. Remember, a consultation is not a commitment. You should feel free to see as many cosmetic surgeons as you'd like before you choose the one that seems most suited to meet your needs.

Good Questions to ask a Cosmetic Surgeon

You should feel free to bring a list of your own questions to your initial consultation. Below are some questions you may have overlooked that are important to ask before committing to a cosmetic surgeon.

Questions to ask about your potential cosmetic surgeon:
- How long have you been practicing cosmetic surgical procedures?
Try to find a cosmetic surgeon with a level of experience you feel comfortable in
- Are you board-certified?
Make sure your cosmetic surgeon is board-certified by at least one surgical board
- What professional organizations are you a member of?
Your cosmetic surgeon should be an active member of several professional organizations
- Do you participate in continuing education?
Continuing education indicates a level of dedication to providing the most effective procedures possible

Questions to ask about your potential cosmetic surgeons practice:
- What procedures do you offer?
You don't want to see a breast surgeon for facial plastic surgery
- What technology do you utilize?
Your cosmetic surgeon should offer the latest procedural techniques
- Do you perform your procedures in an accredited surgical facility?
Stay away from cosmetic surgeons who do not offer you the comfort and safety of a surgical facility or hospital
- If I need anesthesia, do you work with an anesthesiologist?
The professionals your cosmetic surgeon works with will play a large role in ensuring your comfort
- Do you have a before and after gallery?
Pictures speak louder than words. Allow your cosmetic surgeon's previous patients to give you a better indication of the services he can provide.

If you are looking for a facial cosmetic surgeon in or around Northern Virginia, please visit the website of Nova Surgicare for answers to these and other questions to ask your cosmetic surgeon at www.novasurgicare.com.

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