February 3, 2006, Newsletter Issue #2: Board Certification Grievances

Tip of the Week

Your chances of having a grievance against your plastic surgeon are as good as your chances of dying in a plane crash. Thousands of men and women have plastic surgery every day, and millions of people fly worldwide despite long lines and security checkpoints. However, if the unthinkable happens and you do need to file a grievance against your board certified plastic surgeon, do your homework in advance. Check your state's medical licensing board at http://www.fsmb.org/members.htm or the licensing board in the country where you live. Also, ask your board certified plastic surgeon whether or not the surgery center where she practices is accredited by The American Association for Accreditation For Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF) or Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Ask the staff what policies exist for filoing grievances.

Do your research on your cosmetic surgeon. Do grievances and lawsuits exist, and what is the status? Bear in mind that many grievances and lawsuits are brought because the patient had unrealistic expectations. Make sure you document your dealings with the cosmetic surgeon and make notes after each visit. Request copies of your files and your before and after photos. You'll probably never need to use this information, but it's helpful for your medical records. After all, should you survive a plane crash and need your face reconstructed, it's helpful to have peace of mind.

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