Plastic surgery, also known as cosmetic surgery, is a very lucrative business for surgeons. These types of cases may be difficult claims to pursue because many people are somewhat biased against others who elect to undergo cosmetic surgery which does not have some medical necessity associated with it.
In evaluating a cosmetic or plastic surgery case there are several things that need to be considered:
- Plastic surgeons are fond of advertising. Their advertising and promotional material may be a motherlode of information and misinformation. Plastic surgeons that promote their services by telling patients that good looks equal good health may indeed be misleading the patient.
- The American Board of Plastic Surgeons prohibits cosmetic surgeons from displaying photos of models suggesting they have received the services advertised if in fact the model did not receive those services. If such models are to be used, then it must be clearly stated that the model has not received the plastic surgery that is being promoted.
- Cosmetic surgeons can be certified in their particular speciality by either the American Board of Plastic Surgeons or by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Not only should the surgeon be certified but likewise the surgical premises should be certified.
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