Avoid - Choosing a Cosmetic Surgeon and not a PLASTIC SURGEON
Instead - Realize ONLY PLASTIC SURGEONS are trained from "day 1" in Cosmetic SurgeryPlastic Surgeons are trained to perform ALL Cosmetic Surgery procedures.
ANY DOCTOR WHO HAS COMPLETED MEDICAL SCHOOL and without formal training in these types of surgery CAN CALL THEMSELVES A COSMETIC SURGEON.
Examples of NON-Plastic Surgeons in my area who have dabbled in Cosmetic Surgery and have called themselves a Cosmetic Surgeon:
Industrial Medicine Doctor
Emergency Medicine Doctor
Family Practitioner
Gynecologist
Anesthesiologist
Dermatologist
Ophthalmologist
Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon
Avoid - Selecting a BOARD CERTIFIED SURGEON not recognized by ABMS
Instead - Look for credentials from The AMERICAN BOARD OF PLASTIC SURGERY
The AMERICAN BOARD OF PLASTIC SURGERY is the only certifying board guaranteeing you will get a Plastic Surgeon trained in all aspects of Cosmetic Surgery
The AMERICAN BOARD OF COSMETIC SURGERY is an example of a Board that IS NOT RECOGNIZED by the State of California or the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery was created for those "Specialties other than "Plastic Surgery" who wanted to advertise they were Board Certified, but lacked the credentials of a Plastic Surgeon
FIND A FULLY TRAINED PLASTIC SURGEON - CERTIFIED BY
" THE AMERICAN BOARD OF PLASTIC SURGERY"
Avoid - Seeking out a COSMETIC SURGERY TECHNIQUE or TOOL
Instead -Go to an EXCELLENT PLASTIC SURGEON and you will get the best technique
A GREAT Plastic Surgeon will use whatever technique gets him/her consistently excellent results.
Make sure the facility has accreditation by an agency recognized by the State of California.
Examples of techniques with no importance:
Quick Lift
Tumescent Liposuction
DON'T FORGET - CHOOSING THE RIGHT PLASTIC SURGEON IS THE #1 MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR FOR YOUR SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME
Avoid - Requesting a Cosmetic Procedure YOU HAD SEEN ON TV or THE INTERNET
Instead - Find a SKILLED & COMPETENT Plastic Surgeon
Cosmetic procedures seen on TV are for ratings and not necessarily what's best for you
If most Plastic Surgeons don't do a certain new procedure it's because it isn't very good and probably a fad
Examples of poor Cosmetic surgical procedures and fads
Thermage
Thread Face Lift or Feather Face Lift
CHOOSING A SKILLED PLASTIC SURGEON WILL GUARANTEE YOU WILL GET THE RIGHT SURGICAL PROCEDURE FOR YOU
Avoid - Answering an ADVERTISEMENT
Instead - Find a SKILLED & COMPETENT Plastic Surgeon
Ads are for marketing and tell you nothing about the judgment or excellence of the Plastic Surgeon
GET TO KNOW YOUR PLASTIC SURGEON
Avoid - The doctor who "CLAIMS EXPERTISE IN ONLY ONE PROCEDURE"
Instead - Look for a PLASTIC SURGEON who performs MULTIPLE PROCEDURES
A doctor tells you they are an "EXPERT IN THIS PROCEDURE" because it is the "ONLY PROCEDURE THEY DO"
This may mean a partially trained surgeon, who cannot perform other alternative procedures which might give you a better result
SELECT A WELL TRAINED PLASTIC SURGEON WHO CAN DRAW FROM A GREAT DEAL OF EXPERIENCE
Avoid - Internet Web sites that "GRADE PLASTIC SURGEONS "
Instead - Understand most WEBSITES REQUIRE A FEE from the Plastic Surgeon
These web sites rely on information given by anonymous sources
People have been known to give false information to discredit or enhance a Plastic Surgeon's status
WEBSITES THAT GRADE PLASTIC SURGEONS HAVE VERY LITTLE VALUE
Avoid - A TRAVELING DOCTOR - who may come to the area a FEW DAYS A WEEK
Instead - Search for a BUSY PLASTIC SURGEON who remains in one area
Typically this means the doctor is not busy enough in his/her own area
Busy Plastic Surgeons don't want to waste time traveling to other areas
Doctors and other businesses now have to fight pranks by SPAMMERS who are get onto websites and write negative comments. Be careful not to judge any doctor or other healthcare professional by a small number of reviews that try to negate thousands of happy patients.
"Dr. Costanzo - Voted "Best Plastic Surgeon" in Ventura County by persons like yourself
Specializing in Cosmetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
CALL
Dr Costanzo a Thousand Oaks Plastic Surgeon
805 / 373-9919 or 818 / 706-2070
Dr. Costanzo of Thousand Oaks, is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who performs Cosmetic
and Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery on women and men in California,
Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Chatsworth, Woodland Hills, Tarzana,
Granada Hills, West Hills, Malibu, Calabasas, Agoura, Oxnard, Simi Valley, Moorpark,
Camarillo, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles County, Ventura County and Santa Barbara County.
Dr. Costanzo offers free cosmetic consultations.