{"id":6576,"date":"2013-11-07T16:41:43","date_gmt":"2013-11-07T16:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/premierplasticsurgerypa.previewchanges.com\/?p=6576"},"modified":"2013-11-07T16:41:43","modified_gmt":"2013-11-07T16:41:43","slug":"choose-plastic-surgeon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierplasticsurgerypa.com\/blog\/choose-plastic-surgeon\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose a Plastic Surgeon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">There are plenty of reasons to pursue plastic surgery but the question on most prospective patients&#8217; minds is how to choose a plastic surgeon. It\u2019s important to ensure that a prospective surgeon is fully accredited, has a safe and comfortable facility, as well as a track record of success.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has spent a lot of time educating patients on the importance of board certification. When choosing a plastic surgeon, make sure they are board certified, as this requires the doctor to go through a rigorous process of education and examination in order to qualify. A medical license and a minimum of 3 years in plastic surgery residency are required. In addition, look for other professional memberships, such as the ASPS or the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-459 aligncenter\" title=\"professional-associations\" src=\"\/files\/2014\/09\/professional-associations-300x70.gif\" alt=\"professional associations\" width=\"300\" height=\"70\" \/><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You are going to spend a lot of time developing the surgical plan that\u2019s right for you, so start your search by choosing a surgeon who specializes in the surgery you want to pursue. He or she should have a number of years of experience working with clients and a proven track record of success. This should be apparent through patient testimonials and before and after pictures.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lastly, you should feel comfortable working with your surgeon. One of the best tips on how to choose a plastic surgeon is to look for offices that make you feel comfortable, and staff members who make you feel welcome and want to help you achieve your aesthetic goals. Bedside manner is incredibly important with elective surgery. You may have to visit several offices before you find the right surgeon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are plenty of reasons to pursue plastic surgery but the question on most prospective patients&#8217; minds is how to choose a plastic surgeon. It\u2019s important to ensure that a prospective surgeon is fully accredited, has a safe and comfortable facility, as well as a track record of success. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierplasticsurgerypa.com\/blog\/choose-plastic-surgeon\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Choose a Plastic Surgeon<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6576","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-plastic-surgery"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Choose a Plastic Surgeon - Premier Plastic Surgery<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There are plenty of reasons to pursue plastic surgery but the question on most prospective patients&#8217; minds is how to choose a plastic surgeon. 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