5 Key questions to ask your plastic surgeon

Choosing a plastic surgeon you can trust is a very important step in the process of achieving an optimal surgical result.

Choosing a surgeon who is an active member of the main associations that accredit these professionals guarantees that you have selected a doctor who:

• Has completed surgical training with a minimum of two years in plastic surgery.
• He is highly trained and has proven experience in all plastic surgery procedures, including body, facial and reconstructive surgeries.
• Operates only in medical facilities with the necessary accreditations to comply with national and international security protocols.
• Meets continuing medical education requirements, adheres to patient safety standards and innovations.

It is very important that you look for the surgeon you select, in the case of the Dominican Republic that is a member of the Dominican Society of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (SODOCIPRE) and other important international ones such as the American Society of Plastic Surgeon (ASPS) and the International Society of Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) that leads the global alliance of plastic surgeons, as is the case of Dr. Franklin Peña.

If you are planning plastic surgery in the near future, you should consider these questions when you visit your plastic surgeon:

1. Are you certified by SODOCIPRE (if you are Dominican)?
   It is one of the most important questions, you must be an active member and be able to show you your certificate of validity.
2. Do you have specialized training in plastic surgery?
   In addition to having obtained training as a doctor, you must have a specialty in plastic surgery. This guarantees a specialized educational path for such purposes, since first a residency as a general surgeon is carried out and then the specialty of plastic surgery, completing about 6 years of studies.
3. Is the surgical center where you perform the interventions duly certified by the relevant authorities?
   It is very important that the hospital center is suitable for a surgical intervention, it must have the necessary hygiene and professional staff for medical assistance. Remember: a plastic surgeon cannot operate alone, he needs a trained medical team to provide him with the necessary support.
4. Am I a good candidate for the intervention I want to have?
   Each plastic surgery has its requirements to minimize risk in the operating room. In general, you must have a good state of health, and that the relevant tests are in their proper values.
5. How to achieve better results?
   There are a series of recommendations that your plastic surgeon will give you to make the process easier, the ideal is to follow these recommendations and avoid the intrusion of third parties during the recovery process. In addition, your plastic surgeon will prescribe post-surgery medications to relieve pain and possibly antibiotics to prevent infection.