How to Find Out Any Complaints About a Plastic Surgeon

An incompetent plastic surgeon can be dangerous to you both physically and emotionally. The physical dangers of a botched surgical procedure come coupled with the toll a plastic surgery disaster can take on your self-esteem. Checking for complaints about your plastic surgeon is one way to make sure he is up to the task before you go under the knife.

Instructions

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  Use the American Board of Plastic Surgeons. Its website can verify that your doctor is a board certified plastic surgeon in good standing. You also can use the site to see what types of plastic surgery your doctor specializes in.

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  Contact your state medical board. The medical board can provide you with information about your doctor's qualifications, as well as details on any complaints filed against her and what action was taken after investigation.

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  Verify hospital privileges. The majority of plastic surgeries take place in a doctor's office rather than a hospital, but a good surgeon will have privileges that allow him to use a hospital. Call the hospitals in your area to see if your surgeon has privileges. If he does, that means the hospital has investigated him, vetted his records and has met the requirements to be on staff.