When looking for a San Diego cosmetic surgery center, there are a lot of options and things to consider before deciding. One good place to start is the reputation of the physician, office and facility.
The qualifications of the physician you choose should include excellent education, training, plastic surgery board certification and membership in professional cosmetic surgery organizations. A well qualified San Diego cosmetic surgeon will be a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery and be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons. He or she will be highly trained in the area of specialty.
Many plastic surgeons choose to specialize in one area such as breast augmentation. Others will be qualified to perform several different types of cosmetic surgery and will be able to perform complex procedures such as mommy makeovers which often combine a tummy tuck, breast implants and liposuctioning. The plastic surgeon should offer proof of qualifications and be able to clearly show that they are up to date on new procedures.
An excellent San Diego plastic surgeon will have a good reputation in the community and be well known for producing quality results. You should also be able to view before and after photos of specific procedures performed at the San Diego plastic surgery center you are considering. The physician should be fully available for a consultation to evaluate your needs and be able to answer any questions you may have about your choices such as silicone breast implants versus saline breast implants.
You will also want to consider the reputation of the surgery clinic or center where your cosmetic procedure will occur. Some physicians choose to operate in stand alone surgery centers while others prefer large hospitals.
In any case, the plastic surgery center or hospital may be large or small but should be fully licensed and accredited by California Department of Public Health. Ideally, the hospital will be accredited by national medical organizations such as Joint Commision on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and will be an active member in national hospital organizations. It must be fully staffed with board cert
ified physicians and highly trained surgical staff members who are able to handle the rare emergency. It should also be scrupulously clean and show evidence of proper infection control procedures.
You should ensure that you understand the entire procedure from start to finish, including things such as laboratory services and anesthesia services offered by the San Diego cosmetic surgery practice and facility. Reputation, qualification and proof of results will ensure that you get the outcome desired from your plastic surgery procedure whether it is laser surgery, tummy tuck or liposuction.