Southern California Plastic Surgeons

Your final result from plastic surgery will be determined far more by your choice of plastic surgeon than by which facelift technique is used or which incision site is used for breast augmentation. Not only is this your most important choice, it is also the hardest one to make. One thing on your side is that this is elective surgery, and totally non-urgent. If you make a pact with yourself to wait until you are 100% comfortable, you will have the breathing space to choose the right plastic surgeon for yourself.

Picking a plastic surgeon can be a confusing task, but the most important issue is to ensure your doctor has undergone the specialized training required to be a plastic surgeon - preparing the surgeon to perform cosmetic and reconstructive procedures all over the body.

Here is some helpful information. Assure that the doctor is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This is the only board recognized to credential plastic surgeons. Check to be sure that the doctor is a member in good standing in the plastic surgery societies. Be sure that the plastic surgeon operates in a fully licensed and accredited surgical facility. Look into the status of the doctor's medical license. you may want to check to see if the plastic surgeon is also certified by the American Board of Surgery. Prior to specializing in plastic surgery, most plastic surgeons train as general surgeons, which includes trauma surgery, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, surgical critical care, breast cancer surgery and much more. Being certified by the American Board of Surgery indicates that the plastic surgeon has been recognized for their proficiency in these subjects. Even though the plastic surgeon may "only" be removing fat or pulling skin tighter, knowledge that they have the firmest possible foundation and experience in the science of surgery may be meaningful to some plastic surgical patients.

Below are a list of cities in Southern California. Select a city and learn more about these plastic surgeons. View before and after breast augmentation photos, credentials, and schedule a consultation with one of these plastic surgeons.