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Tummy Tuck Choosing a Surgeon
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Choosing a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon is one of the most important decisions the tummy tuck patient will have to make, and it is a decision which should not be taken lightly. Tummy tuck surgery is considered a relatively safe cosmetic procedure, but it is surgery nonetheless. Below are important questions that you should ask any potential surgeon:
- Is the surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery? You can verify a doctor’s certification by contacting the American Board of Medical Specialties at 800-776-2378 or 866-275-2267.
- Does the surgeon have privileges at an accredited hospital to perform Tummy Tuck? 50% of cosmetic procedures are not performed in a hospital. Nevertheless, when a doctor has privileges to perform surgery at an accredited hospital, it is a good indication that the doctor is qualified and has the necessary training to be accepted by that hospital.
- Does the surgeon have any special training in Tummy Tuck?
- How long has the surgeon been performing Tummy Tuck?
- Is Tummy Tuck a major portion of the surgeon's practice?
- How many Tummy Tuck procedures does the surgeon perform annually?
- Does the surgeon have before and after photos for you to review of previous Tummy Tuck patients?
- What state(s) is the surgeon licensed to practice surgery in?
- What is the most common complication the surgeon encounters with Tummy Tuck and how does he/she deal with it?
- How often does the surgeon need to reoperate after Tummy Tuck and what is the most common type of reoperation performed?
- Tummy Tuck Statistics
- Tummy Tuck: The Surgery
- Tummy Tuck: The Recovery
- Tummy Tuck: Risks and Complications
- Choosing a Tummy Tuck Surgeon
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Choosing a Tummy Tuck Surgeon