Plastic surgery, plastic surgeon reviews, DoctorBase

The Real Housewives of Orange County do it. Heck, Heidi Montag from MTV’s reality TV show The Hills did it 10 times in 1 day at the age of 23. But plastic surgery isn’t just for the rich and famous anymore. Just because you didn’t win the genetic lottery doesn’t mean you can’t look like you did. That’s right kiddies, even YOU can have a new rack, the butt of an 18 year old gymnast, or a look of complete apathy even when you’re smiling from ear to ear.

Whether your motivation is to keep up with Jones’s or to simply have your 65 year old face match your 18 year old inner-self, here are some safeguards to take before voluntarily going under the knife:

Make sure your surgeon is licensed AND board certified. You can find this information by visiting your state’s medical board website. In California, the site will provide you with information regarding if and when the surgeon was licensed,  any board certifications they hold, any disciplinary action that has been taken against the surgeon, where the surgeon went to medical school, and where they currently practice.

Get referrals by asking around. This is not the time to use the Yellow Pages. You can, however, use the DoctorBase database to find a surgeon with rave reviews that been verified. You can also ask neighbors, friends, co-workers and anyone else you know.   Luckily, you won’t have to trust their word. The proof will be written all over their face, or body, depending on what procedures they’ve had done.

Shop around. Go to more than one doctor and ask to see the before and after photos of their work. Talk to them, see how thorough they are when discussing options, possible complications and fees. If you get a nagging feeling that something’s just not right, listen to yourself and run like the wind.

If you follow the above recommendations you’ll be well on your way to finding a reputable, talented and legitimate surgeon to fit all your plastic surgery needs.

Good luck and happy new you!

-Jenna

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