plastic surgery

When it comes to plastic surgery in Arizona, you want the best of the best in your area, and part of being a notable plastic surgeon involves having and maintaining board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS).

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has just released its annual plastic surgery trends report. This report compiles numbers from procedures performed by board-certified plastic surgeons, even those who are not members of the ASPS. It does not include numbers from so called “cosmetic surgeons” or those operating without proper certification.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has recently released its annual report on plastic surgery trends. Not surprisingly, breast augmentation remained the most popular plastic surgery procedure in 2014, with over 286,000 women seeking enhancement from board-certified plastic surgeons. Rounding out the top five most popular cosmetic procedures in this report are nose reshaping, liposuction eyelid surgery and face lift.

The terms cosmetic surgeon and plastic surgeon are often used interchangeably, but they are far from the same thing. The truth is, anyone who has attained a medical degree can use the title “cosmetic surgeon.” Plastic surgeon, however, is a title exclusively reserved for those who have been board-certified by the ABPS (American Board of Plastic Surgery).

What makes a great looking bellybutton? Well to quote a famous Supreme Court Justice "We know it when We see  it"!!! A lot has been written lately on ideal shape, size and ratio of an attractive bellybutton but I think it might be best summed up by a Brazilian professor of mine who once told me. "A woman's belly button should be mysterious"! When I asked him what that exactly meant he told me he didn't know and that it was a mystery!!!

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), patients should be wary of claims regarding the efficacy of stem cells in plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures. While some studies have been conducted on stem cell use for nonsurgical facial rejuvenation, claims that they can be used for breast enlargement, facelift and other more advanced procedures are not backed by any scientific research and, in fact, run contrary to existing evidence on the efficacy of stem cells.

Plastic surgery is a very specialized field, and it is important to work with a surgeon who possesses the skills and experience necessary to deliver the beautiful results you deserve. By working with a board certified plastic surgeon, you can be confident that your doctor has demonstrated excellence in the field of plastic surgery.

In order to become certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a doctor must meet a series of demanding criteria, including: