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Be Smart. Get the Facts.
If you are thinking about having plastic surgery, you need to know which procedures will have the best results for you and how to find the best surgeon. If you elect to have surgery, you'll want to inform yourself on the steps you can take to have the best possible results.
To help you make the right decision for you, Plastic Surgery Research.com provides information on: • Liposuction • Breast Augmentation • Rhinoplasty • Face Lifts • Tummy Tucks • Lip Implants & Injections • Eyelid Surgery • Breast Lift Surgery • Breast Reduction
Start out by checking out our Cosmetic Surgery Guide which includes information on plastic surgery costs, who is a good candidate, finding the best doctor, the risks and complications of surgery, pre-op and recovery tips, a glossary of plastic surgery terms and plastic surgery statistics. If you have any questions, you can ask a board certified doctor at our Ask a Surgeon page. Search for a board certified plastic surgeon on our Find a Surgeon page and check doctor credentials. If you need help with financing, apply for a loan with Health Ready Financing.
Worldwide Database of Board Certified Plastic Surgeons
The most important step in preparing for plastic surgery is choosing your doctor. To help you have the safest surgery possible, we provide a database of thousands of highly recommended board certified cosmetic surgeons.
Only cosmetic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery are listed (in Canada, cosmetic surgeons are certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada).
Why choose a board certified cosmetic surgeon?
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Dr. Jourdan Gottlieb has been certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery since 1988, and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, and numerous local medical organizations. He has a wide interest and experience in aesthetic surgery, with particular interest in breast and body contour surgery. Dr. Gottlieb's office is located in Seattle, Washington.
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Dr. Jennifer M. Hein is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Hein specializes in breast augmentation, breast lifts, breast reduction, breast reconstruction, face lifts, dermabrasion, rhinoplasty, and liposuction. As a woman, Dr. Jennifer Hein has a special sensitivity and understanding of her patients' aesthetic concerns. Dr. Hein's office is located in the Chicago area in Geneva, Illinois and Sycamore, Illinois.
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Dr. Usha Anne Rajagopal is a board-certified plastic surgeon located in San Francisco, California. Dr. Rajagopal specializes in cosmetic surgery with an emphasis in minimal scar facial surgery, body sculpting, and natural look breast enhancement. Her practice, the San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center, also offers a full range of cosmetic dermatology procedures, advanced medical skin care services, and cutting edge laser treatments. Dr. Elkwood is proud to be listed as on the best surgeons in America in "The Consumer Guide to Top Doctors."
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Dr. Steven Norwitz is President of the New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons, an organization of over 120 board certified plastic surgeons in New Jersey. He is also the Director of the Monmouth Medical Center Cleft Palate Institute in Long Branch, New Jersey. Dr. Norwitz was selected to receive the Governor's "Humanitarian of the Year" Award for his work in treating indigent, deformed children in third world countries. Dr. Norwitz's offices are located in New York, New York, Freehold, New Jersey and Shrewsbury, New Jersey.
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Dr. Andrew Elkwood is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery in both General Surgery and Plastic Surgery. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgery (FACS) and a Fellow of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Dr. Elkwood's offices are located in New York, New York, Freehold, New Jersey and Shrewsbury, New Jersey.
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Dr. Rose enjoys all aspects of Plastic Surgery, especially breast surgery and facial plastic surgery. He specializes in breast augmentation, reduction and lifting, as well as body sculpting such as tummy tucks and liposuction. Dr. Rose is Board Certified by The American Board of Surgery. Dr. Rose's offices are located in New York, New York, Freehold, New Jersey and Shrewsbury, New Jersey.
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Dr. David B. Reath is a plastic surgeon located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Reath is a Past-President of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the prestigious Committee on Trauma, a national and international renowned speaker and lecturer, and an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Reath is board certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and is President of the Tennessee Society of Plastic Surgeons.
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Dr. Steven A. Teitelbaum is a double-board certified aesthetic plastic surgeon setting the highest standards in cosmetic surgery. His office is located in beautiful Santa Monica, California, and his surgery center regularly serves patients from all over the world. Dr. Teitelbaum is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of many professional societies, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the International Society of Ultrasonic Surgeons, the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, and many others.
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Dr. Michael D. Cohen is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons and an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. A graduate of the Tulane School of Medicine, he completed his general surgery residency at Boston University and his plastic surgery residency at Stanford University Medical Center in California. Dr. Cohen's office is located in Towson, Maryland. Dr Cohen specializes in breast surgery.
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Dr. Barry A. Davidson is a member of the Harvard Medical School faculty and is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Davidson top procedures include breast augmentation, breast lifts, liposuction, facelifts, neck lifts, forehead lifts, chin implants, rhinoplasty, abdominoplasty, breast reductions, treatment of gynecomastia, collagen, and botox injections. Dr. Davidson's office is located in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Dr. Keith Jeffords brings an unusual perspective, depth of knowledge and experience to the practice of both plastic surgery and surgery of the head and neck. Dr. Jeffords has formally trained in both Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as well as Plastic Surgery. There are fewer than fifty surgeons in the United States with his background. Dr. Jefford's office is located in the Atlanta area in Smyrna, Georgia.
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Dr. Jay M. Pensler is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with an international repution. His offices are located in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pensler treats patients from all over the United States. Each patient is examined and a comprehensive treatment plan based on the individual's anatomy and specific needs is formulated. He has authored over one hundred articles on plastic surgery and serves on numerous national committees.
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Dr. Gary D. Friedman is a senior San Franciso plastic surgeon having established his practice in San Francisco, California in 1973. He has been involved in training other plastic surgeons for 25 years. Dr. Friedman is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), as well as other regional and national medical associations and societies.
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Dr. Brian R. Buinewicz is a board-certified plastic surgeon located in the Philadelphia area in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Dr. Buinewicz is committed to providing exceptional cosmetic surgical services to all of his patients. His main concern is to provide a safe, private and caring environment and emphasize excellence in cosmetic or reconstructive surgery. Dr. Buinewicz's top cosmetic surgery procedures include breast implants, breast lifts, eyelid surgery, face lifts, lip augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty and tummy tucks.
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Dr. Fred Suess is located in San Francisco, California. Dr. Suess is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He received his plastic surgery training at the University of California, San Francisco. He is an active member of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Lipoplasty society of North America, and the San Francisco Medical Society.
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Dr. David M. Metzner with offices in Metairie and Covington, Louisiana, is an Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon. His specialty areas are minimizing the effects of aging, redefining facial features and contouring the body. Dr Metzner is board certified in two specialties recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties: Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology. Dr. Metzner has been practicing cosmetic plastic surgery in the Greater New Orleans area since 1977, and has patients from all over the world.
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Dr. Bahram Ghaderi Dr. Bahram Ghaderi is fully trained in all facets of aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. He attended University of Michigan School of Medicine and received his surgical training at Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Ghaderi is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Ghaderi's office is located in St. Charles, Illinois.
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Dr. Alexander M. Guba, Jr. is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has been performing cosmetic surgery for over twenty years. Dr. Guba's offices are located in Baltimore, MD and Forest Hill, MD. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
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Dr. Arie Benchetrit is a Certified Plastic Surgeon specialising in Cosmetic Surgery and lasers. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and other national and regional organisations. His clinic is in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and only a ten-minute drive from the international airport.
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Dr. Myron M. Persoff is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has been performing cosmetic surgery in the South Florida Area for over twenty-five years. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, as well as numerous regional and state societies of Plastic Surgery.
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