Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some questions you might want to ask your plastic surgeon:
- Are you 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 surgery? If so, at which hospitals?
- How many procedures of this type have you performed?
- Where and how will you perform my surgery?
- Is the surgical facility accredited or in the process of being accredited by a national or state-recognized accrediting organization?
- 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?
- How much will my procedure cost? Are financing options available?
- Ask your health insurance company whether it will cover the procedure. Insurance plans do not cover cosmetic surgery.
Data reprinted from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
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