Archive for February, 2010
Cosmetic Surgeon vs. Plastic Surgeon???
Published on February 21, 2010
With more and more physicians leaving the insurance side of their practice and entering elective medicine, the line between a Plastic Surgeon and a Cosmetic Surgeon is becoming more confusing. The reality is, there is a big difference! Not all Surgeons may actually be Surgeons. It is vital that anyone considering any sort of “cosmetic” surgical procedure understands the difference between the two specialties. Plastic Surgeon: To be come a plastic surgeon you have to be dedicated and endure a long road of education, training and examinations. To become a board certified plastic surgeon, there is even more required. In the United States Plastic Surgeons: Complete 4 years of medical […]