How Can I Find an Ethical, Experienced Plastic Surgeon?
After exploring available options for looking more youthful and refreshed you've chosen to move forward with facial plastic surgery or a non-surgical cosmetic procedure. So how do you find an ethical, experienced plastic surgeon to perform your selected cosmetic procedure? Finding the right facial plastic surgeon can be an overwhelming prospect. Fortunately, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) can help you to select a knowledgeable, reputable facial plastic surgeon.
What is the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery?
The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) is a National Medical Specialty Society of the American Medical Association (AMA) founded in 1964. The AAFPRS is the world's largest specialty association for facial plastic surgery. It represents nearly 3,000 surgeons whose focus is surgery of the face, head, and neck. Facial plastic surgeons who are members of AAFPRS are board certified by a specialty board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
The AAFPRS was formed to:
- Promote the highest quality facial plastic surgery through education and the establishment of professional standards.
- Define facial plastic surgery as a specialty requiring comprehensive training, extreme competence, and artistic ideals.
- Guide members in the delivery of high-quality surgery.
AAFPRS members demonstrate their commitment to excellence through intensive training in the best and latest facial plastic surgery techniques and by adhering to a code of ethics. AAFPRS members pledge to:
- Pursue the practice of surgery with scientific honesty.
- Place the welfare of their patients above all else.
- Pursue the advancement of knowledge in their field.
Find an Ethical, Experienced Facial Plastic Surgeon with the Help of AAFPRS
The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery was put in place to educate and self-govern facial plastic surgeons. The AAFPRS was also created to serve as a public information source on facial plastic surgery. Facial plastic surgery consumers can visit the AAFPRS website to learn more about specific plastic surgery procedures; the training required for board-certified plastic facial surgeons; and to find a list of board-certified, AAFPRS members.
The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is the premier resource for patients in search of an ethical, experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon. If you're considering facial plastic surgery or a non-surgical cosmetic procedure and you live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area contact AAFPRS member, Dr. Karsan to schedule a consultation.
