Why Choose a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon?
Like all types of surgery, plastic surgery has its own set of risks. However, if you do your homework well before deciding on the procedure of your choice, risks can be be minimized or even avoided altogether. After all, nothing beats an informed decision over a choice that is hastily made over impulse.
What does this homework entail?
Let’s begin with the plastic surgeon of your choice.
To accomplish desired outcomes minus the risks, do not just choose any doctor who calls himself a plastic surgeon.
Opt for someone who is a board-certified plastic surgeon.
What Is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon?
In a nutshell, plastic surgery is a highly specialized field requiring exceptional skill, foresight, and finesse.
Choosing a board certified plastic surgeons for your plastic surgery procedure means your surgeon has:
- Graduated from an accredited medical school
- Completed at least 5 years of rigorous surgical training following medical school, including spending at least two years in plastic surgery residency program.
- Undergone in-depth training from the experts in the industry
- Passed a set of robust written and oral examinations
In addition, plastic surgeons who are admitted into the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) (in which Dr. Mosser is a proud member!) are required the following:
- Specialty in performing aesthetic procedures
- Commitment to continuing education of the latest science, modalities, and techniques of aesthetic plastic surgery
- Holds the highest standards in patient safety and professional conduct
- Documentation of a minimum of 75 aesthetic surgical cases during a recent 18 month period OR completion of a 12 month ASAPS Endorsed Aesthetic Fellowship
- Provide verification of accreditation of any surgical facilities that are currently in use
Wanting to learn more about ASAPS and ASPS? Hop on to this post to learn more!
What’s In It For You?
Scheduling a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon means you are in the skillful hands of a surgeon who is considered an expert in his field of specialization. Second, it means the surgeon of your choice has the foresight to know what’s best for you, has a keen eye of aesthetics, and has the lifestyle dedication of learning what’s new in his industry. As a result, you will not only accomplish desired results but assured of meticulous patient care and safety.
Looking for a San-Francisco board certified plastic surgeon?
Look no further as our very own Dr. Mosser is a San-Francisco board certified plastic surgeon.
He is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and the Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (CSAPS); and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is also the recipient of numerous Patient’s Choice awards and industry honors.
With his lifelong commitment to continuing education, Dr. Mosser regularly publishes articles on the latest products, techniques and developments in aesthetic plastic surgery.
He maintains an educational website to inform potential patients about plastic surgery procedures and options available to them.
Apart from all of the above mentioned credentials, Dr. Mosser approaches each client relationship with warmth, authenticity, and the commitment to produce beautiful, natural results.
We look forward to welcoming you in our San Francisco practice!