Helpful Links
We at Davis Plastic Surgery feel that an educated decision is the best decision. That is why we have created a Patient Education section where you can gather information about the procedure you are considering.
- www.plasticsurgery.org - This is the official website of the premier organization of Board Certified Plastic Surgeons. This site contains information about the organization, plastic surgery procedures, statistics, frequently asked questions as well as a very thorough Links page. This is a very thorough and informative site!
- www.surgery.org - Go to this site to learn more about cosmetic or aesthetic surgery procedures and up to the minute up-dates on news and technology in aesthetic surgery. It is the official site of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. It also contains before and after photos!
- www.abplsurg.org - This is the site of our certifiying organization. Check this out to better understand the credentials necessary for a plastic surgeon to call himself "Board Certified" in plastic surgery.
- www.facs.org - Website of the American College of Surgeons- parent organization of all surgical specialities.
- www.ncmedsoc.org - Website of the North Carolina Medical Society
- www.ama-assn.org - Website of the American Medical Association
These Websites are the official sites of two manufacturers of breast implants and other related cosmetic surgery products. They provide useful information about implants and cosmetic surgery.
Questions To Ask Your Doctor
- Do you hold the ABMS board certification in the area in which you are practicing?
- Do you have hospital privileges to perform the procedure at an accredited local hospital?
- How often have you performed this procedure? Do you have photographs of patients?
- Do you have an informed consent form for my procedure?
- Do you only practice in the area of expertise directly related to your ABMS certification?
