This information is reprinted with permission from American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

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Selecting a board-certified plastic surgeon to perform your procedure is an important step in achieving your optimal surgical outcome safely. Plastic surgery involves many choices. The first and most important is selecting a board-certified plastic surgeon you can trust. There is no substitute for an ASPS Member Surgeon.

Choosing an ASPS Member Surgeon ensures that you have selected a physician who:

• Has completed at least five years of surgical training with a minimum of two years in plastic surgery.
• Is trained and experienced in all plastic surgery procedures, including breast, body, face and reconstruction.
• Operates only in accredited medical facilities
• Adheres to a strict code of ethics.
• Fulfills continuing medical education requirements, including standards and innovations in patient safety.
• Is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery® (ABPS) or in Canada by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada®.
  
  

ASPS Member Surgeons are your partners in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.

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The mission of New Beginnings Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery is to provide competent, current and safe medical care with unparalleled warmth and compassion.

Did you know?

Plastic surgery can improve the visible signs of aging. ASPS Member Surgeons are trained in cosmetic procedures of the face and all areas of the body to help you look naturally younger.

Among the procedures used to turn back the effects of time:

• Surgical rejuvenation of the aging face
• Injectable therapies
• Breast lifts
• Body lifts
  

What can I expect?

Before you have plastic surgery, meet with an ASPS Member Surgeon® for a consultation. During the consultation, you will want to discuss your goals. Your surgeon will examine you and advise the best procedure to achieve your desired results.

Your Plastic Surgeon should

• Answer all of your questions thoroughly and clearly.
• Ask about your thoughts to recommended treatment.
• Offer alternatives, where appropriate, without pressuring you to consider unneeded or additional procedures.
• Welcome questions about your procedure and his or her professional qualifications, experience, costs and payment policies.
• Make clear the risks of surgery and possible outcomes.
• Give you information about the procedure you want.
• Leave the final decision to you.
  

Questions to ask when choosing a plastic surgeon

• Are you an ASPS Member Surgeon? (if he or she answers “yes,” you can rest assured that your surgeon is board certified in plastic surgery, has hospital privileges and only performs surgery in accredited facilities.)
• Are you board-certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada?
• Do you have hospital privileges to perform this procedure? If so, at which hospital?
• Is the surgical facility accredited?
  

Questions to ask your ASPS Member Surgeon

It’s important to talk to your ASPS Member Surgeon about your goals and your treatment. Feel confident asking about your doctor’s credentials, experience, outcomes or safety record. It is your body, your safety and your life.



• Am I a good candidate for this procedure?
• What will be expected of me to get optimal results?
• What are the risks involved with my procedure?
• How long of a recovery period can I expect, and what kind of help will I need during my recovery?
• Will I need to take time off work? If so, how long?