We feel that patients need to be informed to the highest degree in order to choose the right surgeon. Please view this video on how to choose a plastic surgeon: View Video
The best plastic surgery candidate is someone with realistic expectations and an understanding of the limitations set by medicine, technology, and each patient's own body. Good candidates have a strong self-image, and well-developed reason for pursuing a plastic surgery procedure. They are looking for improvement of a physical trait, knowing that while this positive change may enhance their self-image, it will not change people's perception of them. Dangerous motivations for plastic surgery would be purely doing it to gain popularity, or attempting to reverse a recent life crisis.
There isn't any overarching rule as to the right age for plastic surgery. In fact, the appropriateness of a certain procedure should be determined more on a case by case basis, looking at the individual's unique body type and aging process. Of course, there are age tendencies for certain procedures. Facelifts generally are not performed on patients under 30, as mini-lifts or laser procedures might be suggested instead, but this is not a rule. Otoplasty, on the other hand, is appropriate for adults or patients as young as 5 years old.
- Find out if your doctor is board certified in plastic surgery
- Find out if your doctor is licensed and has any in-state disciplinary actions
- Order full physician profile and disciplinary history report Search for AAAASF accredited surgery facilities
- Search for AAAHC accredited organizations
