Medical Malpractice

When cosmetic surgery becomes the right choice, the next step is to select a surgeon to complete the procedure. The process of choosing a cosmetic surgeon is an important one, since the right doctor can make all the difference in the comfort level of the patient and the success of the surgery. There are considerations to keep in mind as the selection for a competent doctor begins.

ASPS? When selecting a surgeon to perform a skin face lift, find out if the professional of choice is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Membership to the ASPS can provide some peace of mind in knowing that this doctor has already passed a few litmus tests. First, those that belong to this organization have ample surgical experience that includes at least two years in the field of plastic surgery. These doctors have also been trained in all aspects of plastic surgery, including skin face lifts. Checking with the state's medical board is also a good idea, to inquire about training, background and possible malpractice claims.

Names of potential doctors who perform skin face lifts can be obtained from friends and relatives who have had similar procedures done, or from the family doctor. However, it is important to note that the experience of one person might be very different than that of another. By combining a recommendation from a doctor or former patient with the information collected from the ASPS and the state medical board, there is confidence in knowing that the surgeon who performs the face lift will be the right one for the individual.