Originally published August 26 2005
All surgical procedures have risks, including cosmetic surgeries
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Nice names like "plastic" and "cosmetic" do not change the fact that surgery always has a level of risk.
Doctors who have passed national exams and undergone extensive training in a particular field obtain a key credential that separates them from doctors with less training.
Don't be confused just because the words "plastic surgery" and "cosmetic surgery" are part of the title of an organization listed on a doctor's resume.
The main organization that certifies medical doctors (MDs) who are plastic surgeons is the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a branch of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).
Doctors also can obtain board certification through other branches of ABMS, in a medical sub-specialty such as dermatology, ophthalmology or otolaryngology.
A third type of certification in facial plastic surgery is from the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, a board affiliated with the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (AAFPRS).
Many doctors in the organizations are otolaryngologists -- ear, nose and throat surgeons -- who have passed national exams, performed a minimum of 100 facial plastic surgery procedures and completed at least one year of a general surgery residency and four years in a facial plastic surgery or otolaryngology residency.
A fourth type of certification is attained by doctors of osteopathy (DOs) who complete residency and national examination requirements through the American Osteopathic Organization.
"In the best-case scenario, the doctor is on the premises," says Melanie Brim, director of the bureau of health professionals with the Michigan Department of Community Health.
Avoid facilities that don't name and list doctors and their credentials, or those that use doctors moonlighting from month to month.
Doctors should have privileges at a hospital to do the procedure you want.
Also, the center should have a plan for your follow-up care, including at least one person trained in advanced resuscitative techniques who will take care of you until discharge.
American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF).
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