What should I look for in a plastic surgeon?
Verifiable credentials and honest advice on waiting
Look for a surgeon whose credentials you can verify, who explains options in plain terms, and who is comfortable telling you when waiting or a nonsurgical route is the better call. No reading can vouch for an individual surgeon, so check for yourself.
How a surgeon handles common facelift questions
A national plastic surgery society has a blog post on five common questions about getting a facelift. Read it for the questions it expects patients to ask, then notice whether your surgeon answers them without being prompted.
The same society also has an article on why board certification matters for plastic surgery. Read it before you book, then ask any surgeon you consider which board certified them and how you can confirm it.
Four checks before you choose a surgeon
- Verify the license and board status of any surgeon you consider, using the issuing body's own lookup.
- Ask how often they perform the procedure you are asking about.
- Ask what they would recommend if you were not ready for surgery yet.
- Notice whether they mention sun care and skin health as part of the plan.
Credentials show training, not fit
Checking a surgeon is your job, and medical advice is theirs. Credentials show training, not fit. After checking them, trust the quality of the answers you get at the consult.