A few other surgeons on Cosmetic Surgery Chronicle have emphasized the importance of board certification. But so far no one’s fielded a question that’s a little more challenging to sort out: “How do I know my surgeon really stays current with the latest developments in the field?”
This is difficult to answer because there are so many things that a surgeon has to do to stay up-to-date. I can’t point to one thing and say, “This is the must-have factor.” What I can do is share some ways that I keep myself current so that I can offer proven techniques and technologies for my patients.
How Surgeons Keep Pace with New Developments:
- Read professional journals like the American Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Aesthetic Surgery Journal
- Attend training seminars on new technologies
- Maintain membership and attend conferences for national and international plastic surgery societies like the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Participate in clinical trials for new surgical devices (for instance, I am currently participating in clinical trials for BodyTight™, a traditional liposuction alternative)
A cosmetic surgeon in New Jersey who has recent, frequent involvement in the areas I mentioned and whose areas of study focus on issues that relate directly to your key procedure is much more likely to offer the latest and most effective techniques.
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