This video shows you 5 common risks of getting breast reduction surgery in Chicago but much of these risks can be applied towards many forms of plastic surgery and not just breast surgery. It provides very helpful information, especially when it comes to what it means to be board certified in plastic surgery. These things should be considered when looking for a top plastic surgeon in your city.

Not all plastic surgeons are the same. Some are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and others are not. What do you need to do? Find a surgeon who is certified by the ABPS. Plastic surgeons who are board certified have been shown repeatedly to deliver the best quality care to their patients.

Nonetheless, you can’t stop there. Just because a surgeon is board certified, it doesn’t mean that they will provide the extra quality care and results. You’ll want to explore a little history of the surgeon’s education and work experience as well. First, look to see if they are board certified. If they are, then look to see if they have received a degree from a medical school that is accredited, then look to see how many years they have actually been performing surgery. Finding an experienced plastic surgeon is always your safest bet, so as a general rule of thumb, look for a minimum of two years of performing plastic surgery, and make sure that they specialize in the same type of plastic surgery that you are looking to get.

Lastly, look beyond the surgeon’s education and experience history and make sure that they are reputable and have been known to perform good quality work. If a plastic surgeon has received mixed reviews or have had many actions filed against them either by their hospital or by the board, it is best to avoid them and keep looking.