How To Select A Plastic Surgeon

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)is the leading organization of board-certified plastic surgeons, specializing in cosmetic plastic surgery. ASAPS active-member plastic surgeons are certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Accordining to ASAPS statistics for 2007:

Over $13 Billion was spent on cosmetic procedures.
Women had 91 percent of all cosmetic procedures.
Breast Augmentation was the number one cosmetic surgery procedure.
399,440 Breast Augmentation procedures were performed in 2007.


Dr. Walden is a premier Manhattan Plastic Surgeon, and is often asked to comment, as a medical expert, on CBS, ABC, Fox News, and other media outlets. Dr. Walden has covered issues including current cosmetic surgery, breast augmentation, prevention of breast cancer, and many other topics.

Dr. Walden shares some points to remember when selecting A Plastic Surgeon.

Research your cosmetic surgery procedure and Plastic Surgeon.
A good start would be The American Society of Plastic Surgeons website.
Make sure your surgeon is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Make sure to ask questions of your Plastic Surgeon.
Make sure your Plastic Surgeon takes the time to answer all of your questions.
Make sure to be comfortable with your Plastic Surgeon.
Check your Plastic Surgeon's Hospital Privileges.
Check your Plastic Surgeons Malpractice History.
Ask for patient testimonials.

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