Most plastic surgery patients don’t realize that all plastic surgeons are cosmetic surgeons, but not all cosmetic surgeons are plastic surgeons. In fact, some doctors performing cosmetic procedures are not surgeons at all. Legally, any doctor can perform any procedure. This means, for instance, that a psychiatrist could do a breast augmentation.
When evaluating plastic surgeons, make sure your doctor is board certified. A board certified plastic or cosmetic surgeon has graduated from an accredited medical school, completed at least five additional years of residency (typically three years of general surgery and two years of plastic surgery), practiced plastic surgery for at least two more years and passed comprehensive exams. Board-certified plastic surgeons also have to complete continuing medical education, and take a written test every 10 years.
When evaluating a cosmetic surgeon, check the doctor’s record. Disciplinary actions can be found through your state medical board. Also check that the surgeon has hospital privileges. Hospitals do background checks and vet surgeons, so this provides an extra measure of security.
Check if your doctor has performed the specific plastic surgery procedure that you are considering. Ask how many procedures he or she has performed, and be specific. And finally, contact the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (toll-free at 1-888-4-PLASTIC, or 1-888-475-2784) to get a list of surgeons in your area who perform a certain procedure and are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Ali is a board-certified plastic surgeon with offices in West Bloomfield, Michigan. If you are considering plastic surgery, contact Dr. Ali for an initial consultation. Learn more…
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Plastic Surgery for Pets: A New Trend?
/0 Comments/in Cosmetic Surgery /by adminI recently read an article on plastic surgery for pets, but it’s not what you think. Owners aren’t trying to give Fido or Mimi a cosmetic makeover. Rather, these surgeries are correcting defects that are compromising the pet’s quality of life, in many cases their ability to breathe or see properly.
This got me to thinking how frequently I work with patients who are seeking out plastic surgery to restore or improve their quality of life. Plastic surgery is not necessarily cosmetic; often it is reconstructive or being done to address a “defect” that is having adverse effects on their life. Breast reduction, breast reconstruction, cleft palate repair, brow lift, nose surgery, to name a few, are procedures that are often done for health, not cosmetic, reasons.
If you struggle with some aspect of your physique that could be corrected, don’t hesitate to speak to a plastic surgeon. You may find that plastic or reconstructive surgery is the answer.
Dr. Ali is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Michigan. If you are considering plastic surgery, contact Amae Plastic Surgery Center to schedule in initial consultation. More Info…
The Importance of Board Certification for Plastic Surgery
/0 Comments/in Cosmetic Surgeon /by adminMost plastic surgery patients don’t realize that all plastic surgeons are cosmetic surgeons, but not all cosmetic surgeons are plastic surgeons. In fact, some doctors performing cosmetic procedures are not surgeons at all. Legally, any doctor can perform any procedure. This means, for instance, that a psychiatrist could do a breast augmentation.
When evaluating plastic surgeons, make sure your doctor is board certified. A board certified plastic or cosmetic surgeon has graduated from an accredited medical school, completed at least five additional years of residency (typically three years of general surgery and two years of plastic surgery), practiced plastic surgery for at least two more years and passed comprehensive exams. Board-certified plastic surgeons also have to complete continuing medical education, and take a written test every 10 years.
When evaluating a cosmetic surgeon, check the doctor’s record. Disciplinary actions can be found through your state medical board. Also check that the surgeon has hospital privileges. Hospitals do background checks and vet surgeons, so this provides an extra measure of security.
Check if your doctor has performed the specific plastic surgery procedure that you are considering. Ask how many procedures he or she has performed, and be specific. And finally, contact the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (toll-free at 1-888-4-PLASTIC, or 1-888-475-2784) to get a list of surgeons in your area who perform a certain procedure and are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Ali is a board-certified plastic surgeon with offices in West Bloomfield, Michigan. If you are considering plastic surgery, contact Dr. Ali for an initial consultation. Learn more…
Men and Plastic Surgery
/0 Comments/in Male Breast Reduction /by adminMore men are electing to have plastic surgery. In fact, men now account for 10% of plastic surgery procedures. The most popular procedures are male breast reduction, liposuction for “love handles,” nose jobs and pectoral or calf implants.
Like women, men have varying reasons for undergoing plastic surgery, but a common theme is that many men want to look their best in the highly competitive work market. Most men are striving for a younger-looking version of themselves rather than a correction or enhancement that would make a fundamental change.
The male physique is different than the female physique and for that reason men should seek out a plastic surgeon experienced in performing procedures on men. For men interested in a rejuvenating procedure, contact Dr. Ali for an initial consultation.
U.S. Still Number One in Plastic Surgery
/0 Comments/in Oakland County Plastic Surgery /by adminAccording to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, the Unite States is the top country for volume of plastic surgery procedures. In fact, just over 3.1 million procedures were done in the USA. The top plastic surgery performed in the US is breast augmentation, with liposuction following a close second. In addition, the US has the most plastic surgeons.
If you’re considering plastic surgery, don’t go out of the country. US plastic surgeons are highly experienced and have access to the best medical facilities and technologies in the world.
Dr. Ali Receives Patients Choice Award for 2012
/0 Comments/in Oakland County Plastic Surgeon /by adminFor the second year, Dr. Ali has received the coveted Vitals.com Patients Choice award. This prestigious award is given to doctors who have received consistently high ratings and reviews by patients at the website Vitals.com.
Every month more than 200,000 patients provide feedback about their doctor experiences, and over the course of 2012, hundreds of thousands of patient reviews were written at Vitals.com. While physicians often receive positive feedback, only a select few consistently receive ongoing positive reviews. In fact of the nation’s 830,000 active physicians, only five percent were accorded this honor by their patients.
This award underscores the importance of Dr. Ali’s philosophy of patient education. Dr. Ali believes that providing information and setting realistic expectations leads to patient satisfaction. Dr. Ali will take however much time is needed with his patients to understand their goals and answer their questions.
If you are considering plastic surgery in Michigan, contact Dr. Ali for a confidential initial consultation. For more information, visit plastic surgery information or www.drali.com.
Dr. Ali Releases Tummy Tuck Whitepaper
/0 Comments/in Tummy Tuck /by adminMichigan plastic surgeon Dr. M. Azhar Ali has released another whitepaper as part of his patient education initiative. The topic of this whitepaper is tummy tucks, also known as abdominoplasty. Dr. Ali’s whitepapers have been well-received by patients who are looking to gather information about a procedure they may be considering.
Dr. Ali’s tummy tuck whitepaper contains information about the various types of tummy tuck procedures available, as well as information about the procedure itself, like recovery time, what to expect, etc.
Dr. Ali is a top board-certified Michigan plastic surgeon with years of experience with tummy tucks and other cosmetic and reconstructive procedures including breast augmentation, breast reconstruction, face lifts, liposuction and more. To learn more about any of these procedures, download one of Dr. Ali’s whitepapers or visit the following site:
www.breastaugmentationinmichigan.org
To download the whitepaper, visit Dr. Ali’s website.
‘Tis the Season
/0 Comments/in Cosmetic Surgery /by adminThinking of giving or receiving a cosmetic procedure this holiday season? You’re not alone. With cosmetic procedures at an all-time high many people are asking for, or planning to give gift certificates for aesthetic cosmetic procedures from Botox to breast lifts. And, it’s not just a gift for women; men are also requesting procedures to keep up a more youthful appearance.
So, if you’re thinking of asking for a cosmetic “refresher,” you’re not alone. You can drop a few hints and maybe you’ll be pleasantly surprised this holiday. Just remember, a cosmetic procedure should be requested by the individual themselves; never done to fulfill someone else’s image of you (or yours of someone else).
Often, people elect to have a cosmetic procedure before the holiday in order to have a more youthful appearance during the festivities. If you’re looking to give yourself an early gift, contact Amae Plastic Surgery Center or watch for our holiday specials this season. Gift certificates are also available for plastic surgery in Michgan, so give us a call at (855) 335-7200 today.
Recent Study Shows the Effectiveness of a Face Lift
/0 Comments/in Oakland County Plastic Surgery /by adminA study recently conducted in England and Scotland shows that over ¾ of facelift patients look younger five years after surgery than before they had the surgery. The study used a range of objective and subjective measures, including measuring jowl height and chin to neck angle as well as an overall subjective measure of the participants appearance. The findings indicate that 76 percent of patients will still look younger 5-1/2 years after their facelift (than prior to the facelift), showing strong evidence that facelifts provide excellent long-term aesthetic improvements.
The study is scheduled to be published in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Happy Holidays from Amae Plastic Surgery Center
/0 Comments/in Oakland County Plastic Surgery /by adminOnce again we are teaming up with the Baldwin Center, in Pontiac, to help families in need. The Baldwin Center not only provides clothes and food but also provides a safe place for children to play and learn without fear.
We need your HELP!
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Toys need to be turned into our office no later than December 7th at 12:00pm. Grocery store gift cards will be accepted until December 21 at 12:00pm
Thank you for your generosity!
For more information, visit www.baldwincenter.org.
More Doctors Working to Raise Awareness of Breast Reconstruction
/0 Comments/in Oakland County Plastic Surgery /by adminIn response to the ASPS initiative to raise awareness of the availability of breast reconstruction to breast cancer mastectomy patients, many doctors, hospitals and specialists are insuring that women are aware of their options.
While a 1998 federal law mandates all women who have had a mastectomy be provided universal coverage for breast reconstruction, many women remain unaware that reconstruction is available as an option. In 2010, New York state introduced legislation requiring that hospitals inform breast cancer patients about their reconstructive rights and options. However, there are many women who underwent a mastectomy prior to that law who remain unaware.
At the Comprehensive Breast Center of Baystate Medical Center in Massachusetts, specialists and physicians collaborate to insure patients are aware of the availability of breast reconstruction.
These are wonderful examples of medical professionals being proactive in raising awareness of patients’ rights and options. While there is more work to be done, it is encouraging to see the industry responding to this challenge and truly making a difference.