Consumers Urged to Seek Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons in Nashville
Dr. Jack Fisher a board-certified plastic surgeon, warns that physicians without specialized training can market themselves as "cosmetic surgeons" and many may be unaware of the consequences of not choosing board-certified plastic surgeons.

NASHVILLE, TN, August 10, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Jack Fisher (www.drjackfisher.com), a board-certified plastic surgeon cautions that licensed physicians without specialized surgical training can market themselves as cosmetic surgeons, potentially misleading patients seeking qualified plastic surgeons in Nashville.

"According to a recent analysis, the term 'plastic surgery' was searched on Google over 2.7 million times around the world in just one month," says Dr. Fischer. "Clearly, an increasing number of people are considering plastic surgery, and I'm concerned that in their focus on achieving their cosmetic visions, they don't realize just how essential it is to find a board-certified plastic surgeon."

Consumers often assume that if a doctor is licensed to practice medicine, that physician is trained in various specializations, such as plastic surgery, according to Dr. Fisher. However, to achieve the best results, he recommends checking to make sure that the physician is board-certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). Dr. Fisher is a distinguished member of the ABPS as well as a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

"For example, suppose you are considering having breast augmentation in Nashville," says Dr. Fisher. "You might do an online search for a surgeon who offers breast enhancements. My concern: a physician can describe himself as a specialist in cosmetic surgery and breast enhancement without possessing the credentials and training needed to achieve the results you desire. As a result, you may be misled into thinking that physician is fully qualified."

As an example of what can result from such situations, Dr. Fisher frequently sees patients from other practices who have developed complications with their breast implants in Nashville. In many cases, these women chose a surgeon who lacked the experience and training required for board certification. Disappointed in their results, these women then consult Dr. Fisher for breast augmentation revision.

"I recognize that most women do not want to think about breast implant revision when they are looking forward to the results from breast augmentation," says Dr. Fisher. "However, if they do not take the time needed to investigate potential surgeons to ascertain their board-certification in plastic surgery, they risk experiencing dissatisfaction with their initial surgical results, including complications."

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