Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Going Under Any Cosmetic Surgery Procedure |
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Written by Jeff Behar
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The Academy recommends that anyone considering cosmetic procedures ask the following questions:
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What are the doctor's credentials?
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Is he or she a board-certified dermatologist or other appropriately trained physician? Ask to see his or her credentials.
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How many of these procedures has the physician performed? The procedure should be one that the doctor performs regularly.
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What results can be expected?
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How long is the recuperation period?
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Ask to see before and after photos of the physician's previous patients.
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What are the risks?
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Where is the procedure being performed?
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