When someone makes the decision to have cosmetic surgery, the main focus is looking younger and more attractive without paying a fortune.While inexpensive surgery is a reasonable request, some patients put their very lives in danger searching for the cheapest surgery.Horror stories of patients that have extensive surgical procedures completed in unlicensed, unsanitary conditions have become all too common.The story of Lisa, recently published on MSNBC News, highlights the problems with cheap surgery.
Lisa, a cosmetic surgery patient, crossed the border into Mexico for her surgery at an unlicensed clinic. She ended up in an emergency room with severe infections. Instead of looking younger and more attractive, she was left with over eight feet of scars. Her story sheds light on the importance of getting a licensed, experienced surgeon, even if it means paying a little more for the procedure.
There are countless highly regarded cosmetic surgeons that could have prevented what happened to Lisa. Any surgeon that is certified by a reputable society, such as the American College of Surgeons, could have safely performed the surgery on Lisa, giving her the attractive body she wanted without the unnecessary risks and, in this case, disaster, that resulted. If you are considering cosmetic surgery, do yourself a favor and find a plastic surgeon that is certified so you get the results that you want. If you want to find a qualified, reputable surgeon near you, contact one of the doctors in this directory.
A couple of other things you should consider when choosing a cosmetic surgeon is experience. Ask the surgeon how many cosmetic surgery procedures he or she has performed. Ask to see before and after photos of that surgeon’s patients.In addition, there is a difference between a board certified plastic surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon. Anybody licensed to perform surgery in the US can perform cosmetic surgery. That doesn’t necessarily mean that only board certified plastic surgeons will do a good job for you or keep you safe, but it is something to consider. You might also consider whether the surgeon is a member of a plastic or cosmetic surgery society like the ASPS, the ASAPS or the AACS.