Reasons to Go to a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

When choosing to undergo any type of plastic or cosmetic surgery procedure or treatment, it is very important to make sure your plastic surgeon is board certified. Many individuals are not aware of the differences between a plastic surgeon who is board certified and one who is not. Taking the time to choose a board-certified plastic surgeon can be the difference between beautiful results and complications.

Benefits of Board Certification

Today, plastic surgery is more popular than ever. Due to the fact that plastic surgery can be an investment, many individuals are choosing surgeons who are not board certified for quick results at cheap prices. However, these surgeons do not have the qualifications to perform many procedures, putting you at risk for infection, bad results, and more. If you want to see beautiful, natural-looking results, you will want to look for a surgeon with certification.

To drastically decrease your chance of risk, choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon is key. While “board-certified” is a broad term, and can include board certification in many different areas including pediatrics, internal medicine, emergency medicine, and more, board-certified plastic surgeons should be board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery to perform plastic surgery procedures.

One cannot call themselves a “plastic surgeon” without completing the appropriate training and board certification specific to the plastic surgery specialty. Plastic surgery training includes about 16 years of post-high school education, which includes training in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Board-certified plastic surgeons have gone through at least seven years of extensive training and education, as well as passing a written and oral examination. They are also trained on how to handle emergencies and complications. There have been instances where non-certified surgeons have performed a procedure, only for dangerous side effects and outcomes to occur especially since they were not trained to do these surgeries and their potential complications.

Do Your Homework

Overall, all individuals who are considering surgery should do their homework and research a board-certified plastic surgeon in the area. Also, be sure that the surgeon is experienced in the procedure you are interested in, and performs the procedure frequently.

Dr. Berman is a double-board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive training and experience performing an array of plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures, including breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, facelift, mommy makeovers, and more. If you are considering plastic surgery in the Boca Raton area, contact Berman Plastic Surgery and Spa today to learn more!