| There are plenty of qualified doctors who | | | | you haven't been able to find a qualified cosmetic |
| perform cosmetic surgery on a regular basis, but | | | | surgery doctor in your immediate area, it's not a |
| finding a plastic surgeon that is local to you and | | | | bad idea to start calling doctors in the nearest |
| convenient to get to can often be a problem. | | | | larger city. Make a list of the ones in the larger |
| Especially if you live in a rural area or in a small | | | | city who you think would be qualified for what |
| town, you may have to do a little extra research | | | | you want, then call and ask each one if they ever |
| in order to find a surgeon who is both reputable | | | | perform procedures in offices or hospitals closer |
| and within a reasonable distance. The research is | | | | to you. |
| worth it, however, if you end up getting what | | | | Also, you can ask each one if they can |
| you need. | | | | recommend a doctor closer to you. Many are glad |
| Determining Your Needs | | | | to give recommendations, because it is usually |
| Before you start doing your research to find a | | | | reciprocated by the other doctors. Last but not |
| plastic surgeon that is as local to you as possible | | | | least, you can call organizations in your state that |
| and is qualified, you need to determine exactly | | | | list doctors who perform cosmetic surgery, and |
| what it is that you need. Not every doctor who | | | | ask for referrals. |
| performs cosmetic surgery is qualified to do | | | | Assessment |
| every kind of surgery. Were you looking to have | | | | Once you have chosen the cosmetologist that |
| a face lift? Breast augmentation? Liposuction? Will | | | | meets your qualifications and is closest to you, |
| you be wanting more than one type of procedure | | | | you want to be sure to assess the doctor |
| over time? You want to make a list of what you | | | | carefully during your consultation, and after any |
| will be wanting done cosmetically so you can | | | | procedure you decide to have. If he or she still |
| narrow down your choices to the doctors who | | | | meets with your approval, then you can be |
| are qualified to perform these procedures. | | | | confident about using that doctor in the future. |
| Ways to Find Local Doctors | | | | It isn't always easy to find the plastic surgeon |
| One thing that a lot of people don't realize is that | | | | that is close enough, but it definitely is possible. All |
| a plastic surgeon, or cosmetologists for that | | | | you have to do is a little detective work, but |
| matter, doesn't necessarily only practice in one | | | | make sure that you don't compromise your |
| place. If you live in a rural area or small town and | | | | standards for convenience. |