How to choose a surgeon

If you are considering to undergo cosmetic surgery to improve the way you look or reconstructive surgery to correct defects or improve function, choose a certified Specialist in Plastic surgery and preferably one who belongs to the local and/or national Scientific Society of Plastic Surgery.
Members of the Society of Plastic Surgery recertify their degree every 5 years and attend courses and congresses.
This ensures the patient that the plastic surgeon is updated in his or her specialty, which is important as plastic surgery is a continuously advancing field.