List of Questions to Ask Your Plastic Surgeon:

Are you a member surgeon of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) or The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)?

Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?

Do you have hospital privileges to perform this procedure? If so, at which hospitals?

How many procedures of this type have you performed?

Am I a good candidate for this procedure?

What will be expected of me to get optimal results?

Where and how will you perform my procedure?

Is the surgical facility accredited?

What are the risks involved with my procedure?

How long of a recovery period can I expect, and what kind of help will I need during my recovery?

Will I need to take time off work? If so, how long?

How much will my procedure cost? Are financing options available?

How are complications handled? 

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