tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28680977255046636792008-03-20T11:55:04.981-04:00CrystalYBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868097725504663679.post-68001206653993353842008-03-14T12:02:00.004-04:002008-03-14T14:00:22.313-04:00<p class="MsoNormal">Many people aren’t aware of the difference between a “cosmetic surgeon” and a <a href="http://www.drbarach.com/meet.html">board-certified plastic surgeon</a>.<span style=""> </span>Anyone who performs procedures, such as <a href="http://www.drbarach.com/botox.html">Botox injections</a> or <a href="http://www.drbarach.com/liposuction.html">liposuction</a>, may call themselves cosmetic surgeons, regardless of their level of expertise and training.<span style=""> </span>This can include nurses, doctors without a plastic surgery license, and or even a dentist who offers cosmetic enhancements.<span style=""> </span>Board-certified plastic surgeons, however, are required to complete extensive training and a number of procedures which must be recognized by the <a href="https://www.abplsurg.org/">American Board of Plastic Surgery</a> before they can achieve licensure.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">When you are considering a procedure, such as <a href="http://www.drbarach.com/breast_aug.html">breast augmentation</a> or a <a href="http://www.drbarach.com/tummytuck.html">tummy tuck</a>, you should keep in mind that it is in fact a surgical procedure.<span style=""> </span>Choosing to entrust a qualified plastic surgeon can provide the skill and training to help you achieve your goals, and keep you safe during surgery.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">To find out more about a <a href="http://www.drbarach.com/index.html">plastic surgery procedure</a> you are interested in, or to make an appointment for a consultation, <a href="http://www.drbarach.com/contact.html">contact us</a>.</p>Lydia