5 Questions to Consider When Getting a Face Lift
1. What kind of training and experience does my doctor have?
Simply because someone is a medical doctor or “cosmetic surgeon” does not mean they are properly trained or qualified to perform complex procedures such as facelifts or rhinoplasty. To ensure your safety and the quality of your results make sure you get a doctor who has received the necessary specialized training and certification in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
After graduating with honors from medical school, Dr. Berman underwent years of specialized training in head and neck surgery as well as plastic surgery and is board certified by both the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
2. Is my doctor a board-certified plastic surgeon?
The mark of a bona fide expert in any medical field is board certification in their specialty. Board-certified plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery have undergone intense education and training, years of surgical residency, and stringent certification and recertification processes. However, not all boards demand the same level of knowledge and skill. The American Board of Plastic Surgery is the only board sanctioned by the American Board of Medical Specialties (the all-encompassing board that supervises 24 medical specialty boards) to certify doctors as experts in plastic surgery.
Dr. Berman is also a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, which means he has taken the extra time, effort, and energy to devote most of his practice to caring for those requesting aesthetic surgery needs. This is the society that fosters the quality and care of cosmetic surgery.
3. What does my doctor’s cosmetic surgery track record look like?
When trusting a doctor to perform complicated surgery on you it is vital to know how they have performed in the past. To this end you will want to find as many reviews and testimonials from your doctor’s previous patients as possible, as well as any before and after pictures you can, to better understand the quality of work you should expect.
4. Where would my facelift procedure be performed?
While cosmetic surgeries can be safely carried out in hospitals or office-based surgical suites, it is often better to go with a private surgical setting as it ensures quality care. Expert anesthesiologists, recovery room nurses, and scrub techs are hand-picked by Dr. Berman, the facility is customized to meet the needs of cosmetic surgery patients, and personalized attention marks the quality and care of Dr. Berman. In a private surgical setting, there is also far less risk of being exposed to contagious patients or infections. However, if you are not having your operation conducted in a hospital it is imperative to make sure your doctor’s facility is accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc. (AAAASF) to confirm the safety and sanitation of said facility.
5. What medical organizations and hospitals is my doctor associated with?
The standing of your prospective surgeon amongst his medical peers and colleagues says a lot about their level of skill and experience. Membership in local, state, and national societies gives you an indication of the surgeon’s commitment to safe, state-of-the-art care. It is also reasonable to be knowledgeable about which hospital(s) the surgeon has privileges at. That means his qualification have been scrutinized by his peers and found to be safe and has the correct training to perform surgeries at that particular hospital. And even if your surgery is to be performed in a private facility it is good to know your doctor has been evaluated by a hospital’s review committee to confirm their training and proficiency in particular procedures.
If you are interested in a facelift in Boca Raton, look no further. If you want a facelift but aren’t sure you’re ready to have surgery, review Dr. Berman’s less invasive non-surgical facelift option. These may not be as involved as a facelift but many non-surgical methods may give you a “good” improvement but not a great improvement which surgery will often deliver. By using a combination of laser treatment for wrinkles and injectables to add volume, skincare for facial texture, and color improvement, Dr. Berman will bring a fresh, youthful appearance back to your face. Schedule your consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon in Boca Raton today.
Call 561-417-0171 now and Dr. Berman will answer all your questions and help find the perfect solution for you.
Dr. Jonathan Ross Berman is a Boca Raton plastic surgeon who has been certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery with over 30 years of service experience specializing in Breast Augmentation, Rhinoplasty, Face Lift, Liposuction, and many other types of plastic surgery in Boca Raton, FL.
