Plastic surgery involves surgical reconstruction of different areas
of the body. You may be interested in plastic surgery due to birth
defects, disease, burns or for other and more personal cosmetic reasons.
A plastic surgeon is a well-defined surgical specialist. The best in
the field have completed up to 11 years of combined educational
requirements, residency requirements, internship and approved residency
in plastic and reconstructive surgery, plus an additional 2 years in
actual practice before being board certified by the American Board of
Plastic Surgeons, the Gold standard in the plastic surgery field. This
is the public's assurance that they are dealing with one of the best
plastic surgeons available.
Plastic surgery can help improve the
way you look and enhance your original features. Whether you are looking
to have plastic surgery because of birth defects or for personal
reasons, the results can boost your self confidence, build your self
esteem and provide you with an entirely different outlook on life. There
are many options that can improve your life and correct disfigurements
or enhance your appearance. Some of the more commonly popular plastic
surgery procedures are Breast Augmentation, Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck),
Liposuction for Body Lifts, Arm Lifts, etc., facial surgeries such as
Face Lifts and Rhinoplasty, as well as nonsurgical procedures like Botox
injections.
Additionally some of the newer technologies are
allowing us to do intricate female surgeries such as correcting vaginal
relaxation using Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation procedures. This was
typically a surgery only available through conventional methods until
recently. By utilizing laser technology and laser surgical techniques, a
plastic surgeon trained and certified in these techniques can eliminate
the risks inherent with invasive conventional surgical methods, meaning
less blood loss as lasers are self-cauterizing, less risk of infection
and complications, virtually no hospital time and much quicker recovery
times.
This should be the very first question you ask. There is
much public confusion about certification and there are many different
certifications available, for instance, state certification. However, to
ensure you are getting the highest qualified plastic surgeon available,
certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons is the
designation you are seeking. They are the only board for instance, that
can certify in both plastic and reconstructive surgery.
There are
many people needed as a support team for your surgery to go smoothly and
limit the chances of any complications. Typically, your support team
will include trained nursing staff, an anesthesiologist, recovery room
nursing staff, and any other technicians or support needed for your
particular procedure. Find out what and who they are and their
qualifications.
While some plastic surgery procedures may be
performed in the cosmetic surgeon's office, most require hospitalization
or a surgical care center. Be sure and ask about the facilities where
you will be having surgery and if those facilities are accredited or
certified by the appropriate agencies.
Every surgery carries the
potential of risk, for instance excessive blood loss, infection, or
other complications that may be unforeseen or that can occur. Though
very rare with modern day plastic surgery techniques, they can occur,
and when they happen it can mean you require additional surgery that
will place an added financial risk or burden on you. Find
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risks are. Dr. Vu, for instance, is the only Portland plastic surgeon
that has been approved by CosmetAssure. CosmetAssure is basically
complications insurance, and provides Dr. Vu's patients with an
additional layer of financial protection should that rare complication
occur. A cosmetic surgeon approved for CosmetAssure carries the highest
credentials, a spotless surgical record and possesses the highest
surgical skills.
Plastic surgery involves surgical reconstruction of different areas
