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Dr. Wang, a board-certified plastic surgeon, answers some of the most common questions he gets from his plastic surgery patients in Pasadena and the Inland Empire. Have a question for Dr. Wang that’s not addressed here? Contact our office<\/a> and we’ll provide a thoughtful response.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Are All Board Certified Physicians the Same? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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I get asked this question from patients all the time. The short answer is “absolutely not.” We commonly see advertisements featuring physicians claiming that they are “board certified.” The unfortunate reality is that any group of medical professionals can get together and create its own board certification. These organizations confuse patients and devalue the credentials of physicians who have earned board certification from a board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).<\/p>

The ABMS oversees and recognizes the established boards in 24 medical specialties. The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) is the designated board for the credentialing of plastic surgery of the face and all areas of the body. To be certified by the ABPS, a physician has to have at least six years of surgical training and experience, with a minimum of three years of plastic surgery training in an accredited residency program. In addition the certification requires passing rigorous oral and written exams.<\/p>

To refer to themselves as a “board certified plastic surgeon,” physicians must be certified by the ABPS. Board certified plastic surgeons are guaranteed to have advanced plastic surgery training that helps them perform these types of procedures. I believe it is essential that you clearly identify the credentials of the physicians you are considering and place great emphasis on their level of training and experience in the field of plastic surgery.<\/p>

To see if your physician is board certified by a specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties, visit their Web site:\u00a0http:\/\/www.abms.org<\/a>
To see if your physician is a board certified plastic surgeon, visit the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc. Web site:\u00a0http:\/\/www.abplsurg.org<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Plastic surgery is not just for the rich and famous. Long before cosmetic procedures were popularized by the media, plastic surgeons performed life-changing reconstructive surgeries for average people with congenital or traumatic deformities. People from all walks of life and from all parts of the country have chosen cosmetic surgery – surgical improvement is now in the mainstream and cosmetic surgery terms like “breast enlargement” and “nose job” have entered everyday vocabulary. The popularity of plastic surgery in Pasadena, Southern California, and throughout the nation is further heightened by massive media coverage and TV shows that focus on cosmetic improvement.<\/p>

A recent study concluded that almost 60 percent of people who had recently had plastic surgery or who were seriously considering plastic surgery had a household income of $30,000 to $90,000 a year. In fact, almost half of the people in this group reported an annual income of $30,000 to $60,000. In recent years, more and more financing options have become available to help women and men considering cosmetic surgery to achieve their goals.<\/p>

At Wang Plastic Surgery, we’re committed to finding a financing option that works for you. That’s why, in addition to accepting cash, checks, and Visa and MasterCard, we offer\u00a0cosmetic surgery financing\u00a0through some of the most trusted companies in the industry. Our financing consultants are happy to work closely with you to find a way to make your surgery fit both your lifestyle and your budget.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Not all plastic surgeries are performed in the same facilities. Some practitioners perform cosmetic surgery procedures in unaccredited facilities. While no surgeon can guarantee safety or predict outcome, important steps can be taken to minimize your surgical risks. One of the most important aspects of surgical safety is having a well-equipped facility and well-trained personnel. Accredited facilities have been evaluated and certified by an independent organization that rates the quality of the facility and its safety features.<\/p>

The quality of the surgical facility and staff should be one of the key factors you use when evaluating surgeons. Making sure that your procedure can be performed in an accredited facility will significantly reduce safety risks and increase your comfort level. Along with other ASPS Member Surgeons, I perform surgeries only in accredited facilities.<\/p>

I highly recommend that prospective patients visit the actual surgical facilities of the doctors they are considering and meet with the staff prior to signing up for a surgical procedure. Check to see if the operating room is well equipped and spacious. Look at the recovery area to see if there is enough space and privacy. Talk to the staff to see if they are warm and caring. You have to have enough trust in the facility and the staff to allow them to care for you during your surgery.<\/p>

Here are some questions to ask during your visit:<\/p>