How to Compare Plastic Surgery Providers

Hartford, CT

Shopping for a plastic surgeon can be a difficult and time-consuming task, especially if you live near a major population center. There are several cosmetic surgeons out there to choose from, each of them making various claims about the high quality of their work, or claiming to be more affordable than other plastic surgeons, among other things.

Choosing to get plastic surgery is a very personal decision. It may be one of the more difficult decisions you will ever make. When it comes to your looks, you do not want to trust your appearance to the lowest bidder. You want to find the most experienced, qualified, and talented plastic surgeon available.

Here are a few things to keep in mind when looking for a plastic surgeon:

• Experience – The number of years a plastic surgeon has been performing cosmetic procedures counts for a lot. Many judgment calls have to be made during the course of a procedure, and you will want someone who has the wisdom and experience to make the right decisions and to counsel you to do the same.
• Proven track record – Be sure to ask your surgeon to see his or her collection of before and after photographs. A surgeon who has been practicing for several years should have several before and after shots of each procedure. Be sure to check with the local medical board to see if your surgeon has any past or outstanding malpractice claims.
• Professional affiliations – A recognized and respected plastic surgeon will be a member of several professional organizations and societies such as the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and others. Elite organizations such as these offer educational opportunities to their members that are not available to non-members. Membership in these organizations ensures that your surgeon is kept up to date on all the latest techniques and technologies.

With over 25 years of plastic surgery experience and membership in several professional medical organizations, Dr. Foster is among the most highly regarded plastic surgeons in the Northeast. If you live in the Hartford, Connecticut area and wish to enhance your physique through cosmetic surgery, or if you have any further questions about any of our procedures, please contact Dr. Foster today.

1389 West Main Street
Waterbury, CT. 06708

Glastonbury, CT

1345 E. Putnam Ave.
Greenwich, CT

800.576.7151