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Considering Plastic Surgery?
Be Smart. Get the Facts.


If you are thinking about having plastic surgery, you need to know which procedures will have the best results for you and how to find the best surgeon. If you elect to have surgery, you'll want to inform yourself on the steps you can take to have the best possible results.

To help you make the right decision for you, Smart Plastic Surgery.com provides information on:

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Face LiftsGynecomastiaLiposuctionLip Implants and InjectionsRhinoplastyTummy Tucks
Cosmetic Surgery InformationBefore and After PicturesFinancingFinding the Best Plastic Surgeon

Our goal at Smart Plastic Surgery.com is to provide you with the necessary information to make an informed decision. Research shows that the more prepared you are for cosmetic surgery, the more likely you are to have a positive experience. We provide information on the top cosmetic procedures including average prices, preparation checklists, recovery tips, risks and complications. We also provide before and after pictures so you can see the kind of results others have obtained. Find information on how to receive fast and affordable Cosmetic Surgery Financing. We provide tools to do a credential check and referrals to board certified plastic surgeons, so you can have the best care and the best results as you improve your body.



Worldwide Database of Board Certified Plastic Surgeons

The most important step in preparing for plastic surgery is choosing your doctor. To help you have the safest surgery possible, we provide a database of thousands of highly recommended board certified cosmetic surgeons.

Only cosmetic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery are listed (in Canada, cosmetic surgeons are certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada).

Why choose a board certified plastic surgeon?


To find Board Certified Plastic Surgeons, select an area from the drop down menu.


Meet Our Newest Plastic Surgeon Sponsors:

Dr. Richard D'Amico is a plastic surgeon in Englewood, New Jersey and the Medical Director of the Plastic Surgery Skin Care Center in Englewood. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and was the 2008 President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the largest association of plastic surgeons in the world. Learn more about Dr. D'Amico.

Dr. Marc Malek is proficient in aesthetic, reconstructive, hand and microsurgery as well as craniofacial and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Malek is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In addition, he is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Medical Association and the Arizona Medical Association. Dr. Malek's office is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Learn more about Dr. Malek.

Dr. Andrew Goldberg and Dr. Mitchel Krieger combine their decades of experience with excellent service. They offer personalized care and extensive options in breast, body, and facial procedures to help you look and feel your best. Dr. Krieger and Dr. Goldberg's office is located in Fairfax, Virginia. Learn more about Dr. Krieger and Dr. Goldberg.

Dr. Eric Chang is a Yale and Columbia educated, and Stanford trained plastic surgeon. He is affiliated with both Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, Maryland and Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Chang is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Learn more about Dr. Chang.

The plastic surgeons at The New York Group for Plastic Surgery have advanced training and experience performing a wide variety of surgical techniques, including laser surgery, microsurgery, and skin cancer surgery. They offer the latest cosmetic procedures including breast augmentation, face lift, and liposuction in Tarrytown, New York and Goshen, New York. Learn more about The New York Group.

Dr. Christopher Chung is a board certified plastic surgeon in Longview, Washington. Dr. Chung specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery of the face, breast and body. He has extensive training and experience in short scar and minimally invasive techniques for facial rejuvenation and breast enhancement, as well as "3 dimensional" body contouring. Learn more about Dr. Chung.

Dr. Tom Pousti is a La Jolla, California Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon specializing in Reconstructive and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery and is dedicated to restoring appearance, self-esteem, function, and quality of life to his patients. Dr. Tom Pousti is double board certified in General Surgery as well as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Learn more about Dr. Pousti.

Dr. Mark Solomon is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He has been featured in several national magazine articles for women and men, along with television and radio shows. Learn more about Dr. Solomon.

Dr. Jason Lichten is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is the founder and director of Central Ohio Plastic Surgery, Inc. with offices near Columbus in both Lancaster and Groveport, Ohio. Learn more about Dr. Lichten.

Dr. Michael Bogdan is a highly-trained and board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in plastic surgery in the Dallas / Fort Worth area, including breast enlargement, face lift, and abdominoplasty. Dr. Bogdan's offices are located in Southlake and Dallas, Texas. Learn more about Dr. Bogdan.

Dr. Elizabeth Fox is a fully trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon with a background in general surgery. She studied at one of the best plastic surgery programs in the country. Her mentor was the pioneer of endoscopic, minimal scar cosmetic surgery. Dr. Fox's office is located in Naples, Florida. Dr. Elizabeth Fox's specialty includes male and female face lifts and mid-facelifts. Learn more about Dr. Fox.

Dr. M. Bradley Calobrace and Dr. Nana Mizuguchi provide an innovative facility offers you a relaxing place to come for your consultation and your procedure. They have two state-of-the-art surgical suites that are specially designed for the procedures performed by the doctors. Calobrace Plastic Surgery Center is located in Louisville, Kentucky. Learn more about Dr. Calobrace and Dr. Mizuguchi.

Dr. Braden Stridde provides his Seattle-area cosmetic surgery patients with the latest information, comprehensive care, and a satisfying surgical experience. Dr. Stridde is a board certified plastic surgeon offering a full complement of cosmetic and spa services for the body, breast, face, and skin. Dr. Stridde's office is located in Federal Way, Washington. Learn more about Dr. Stridde.

Dr. David Kaufman and Dr. Christa Clark are accomplished, caring, and dedicated board certified plastic surgeons. Dr. Kaufman and Dr. Clark specialize in a wide range of procedures designed to create the body image enhancement you desire. Kaufman & Clark Plastic Surgery serves the Folsom, Roseville and greater Sacramento area. Learn more about Kaufman & Clark Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Steven Schuster is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who has had years of additional training in the form of internships and residency, not only in cosmetic procedures, but in important areas such as face and body reconstruction and procedures that minimize and conceal scarring. Dr. Schuster is located in Boca Raton, Florida. Learn more about Dr. Steven Schuster.

Dr. Josh Korman is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has been a member of the clinical faculty of Stanford University for 15 years. He is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the California Society of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Korman is located in Monterey, California and Mountain View, California. Learn more about Dr. Josh Korman.

Dr. Michael Tantillo is a Boston plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is a Harvard-trained plastic surgeon and is a faculty member of Harvard Medical School. Dr. Tantillo is located in Brookline, Massachusetts. Learn more about Dr. Michael Tantillo.

Dr. Steve S. Kim is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who is one of the few plastic surgeons in the country who concurrently hold both an MD and PhD degrees. Dr. Kim specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face and body and is trained in the latest minimal scar techniques to produce beautiful, natural looking results. Dr. Kim is located in Beverly Hills, California. Learn more about Steve S. Kim, MD, PhD.

Dr. Jeremy Benedetti offers a full menu of surgical procedures for the breasts, body, and face, as well as medical spa services, at his private practice in St. Petersburg, Florida. Board-certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Benedetti believes that cosmetic surgery is about helping his patients look their best so they can live life to the fullest. Learn more about Dr. Jeremy Benedetti.

Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery offers reconstructive and cosmetic surgery in Columbus, Ohio. The practice includes four board certified plastic surgeons who are supported by an experienced, dedicated, professional staff. Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery won the 2007 Consumers' Choice AwardTM. Learn more about the surgeons at Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Michael Beckenstein has dual board certifications and is a diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery , and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Beckenstein's office is located in Birmingham, Alabama. Learn more about Dr. Beckenstein.

Dr. Dean Kane has been enhancing the lives of his national and international patients for years. Dr. Kane specializes in a full range of surgical and non-surgical procedures, such as breast augmentation, tummy tuck, facelift, BOTOX® Cosmetic, Restylane®, and liposuction, and is dedicated to achieving optimal results for his cosmetic surgery patients in Baltimore, Maryland. Learn more about Dr. Kane.

Dr. Paul Steinwald is a board certified surgeon in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Steinwald's area of specialization is in post-mastectomy breast reconstruction utilizing the patient's own tissues, as well as breast implants, breast reduction, and breast lifts. He is also an expert in abdominoplasty and trunk recontouring techniques. Learn more about Dr. Steinwald.

Dr. Jeffrey Wagner is double-board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a member of the Indianapolis Medical Society, Indiana State Medical Association, American Medical Association, and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Wagner's office is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Learn more about Dr. Wagner.

Dr. Jose Rios certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Rios provides state-of-the-art plastic surgery and a full spectrum of medical spa services to help you enhance your looks and feel great about yourself. Dr. Rios has offices in Frankfort and Joliet, Illinois. Learn more about Dr. Rios.

Dr. Juan C. Garcia is double board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He offers a full menu of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, as well as medical spa procedures. Dr. Garcia's office is located in Glens Falls, New York. Learn more about Dr. Garcia.

The doctors of Fox Valley Plastic Surgery, Drs. David Janssen and William Doubek, are highly experience board-certified plastic surgeons. Both doctors have been featured on nationally televised programs, including "A Personal Story" on The Learning Channel. Fox Valley Plastic Surgery is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Learn more about Dr. Doubek and Dr. Janssen.

Dr. Scott Green is one of the country's foremost surgeons in the area of cosmetic surgery following massive weight loss. His specialties include breast surgery, abdominoplasty, liposuction, nose surgery, and facial rejuvenation. Dr. Green's office is located in Sacramento, California. Learn more about Dr. Green.

Dr. Camille Cash is the only female African American plastic surgeon in Houston and the entire state of Texas to be certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Cash's office is located in Houston, Texas. Learn more about Dr. Cash.

Dr. David Silberman has been in practice since 1985, and is one of the most experienced plastic surgeons in Bucks County, PA and the surrounding areas. Dr. Silberman is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Silberman's offices are located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania and Warminster, Pennsylvania. Learn more about Dr. Silberman.

Dr. Semira Bayati is a leading plastic and cosmetic surgeon in Newport Beach, California, and is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. She is known for her artistic and sculpting abilities, attention to detail, and her focus on achieving a perfectly natural results. Dr. Bayati, a female Orange County plastic surgeon, offers the highest level of care to her patients. Learn more about Dr. Bayati.

Dr. Evan Sorokin is a board certified New Jersey cosmetic surgeon with extensive experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He specializes in breast augmentation, liposuction, and tummy tuck surgery. Dr. Sorokin's office is located just outside of Philadelphia in Marlton, New Jersey. Learn more about Dr. Sorokin.

Dr. Joseph Rucker has been in private practice in west central Wisconsin since 1984 and has performed over 10,000 reconstructive and cosmetic surgery procedures. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Rucker's primary clinics are in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Learn more about Dr. Rucker.

Dr. Michael J. Lee is a board certified plastic surgeon on staff at the world renowned Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago. He specializes in aesthetic and cosmetic surgery of the face, nose and body. Dr. Lee's office is located in Chicago, Illinois. Learn more about Dr. Lee.

Dr. Thomas McNemar is a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He operates two cosmetic and reconstructive surgery practices, one in San Ramon (near Walnut Creek) and another in Tracy (near Modesto). Learn more about Dr. McNemar.

At Santa Rosa's Plastic Surgery Associates, Dr. Heather Furnas and Dr. Francisco Canales offer a wide variety of cosmetic surgery choices for Marin County and other North Bay residents. Dr. Canales' and Dr. Furnas' office is located in Santa Rosa, California. Learn more about Dr. Furnas and Dr. Canales.

The surgeons and staff at The Plastic Surgery Center of the South work hard to deliver high-quality care for each patient and offer the latest innovations in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery. The Plastic Surgery Center of the South is located in Marietta, Georgia. Learn more about The Plastic Surgery Center of the South.

Dr. Todd M. Gerlach is a board certified plastic surgeon. He specializes in cosmetic surgery to the face, neck, breast and body contouring. Dr. Gerlach is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Gerlach's office is located in Torrance, California. Learn more about Dr. Gerlach.

Dr. Milind Ambe is Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, California Society of Plastic Surgeons, and Orange County Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Ambe's office is located in Newport Beach, California. Learn more about Dr. Ambe.

Dr. Michael Chiaramonte is the Medical Director of Bella Cosmetic Surgery in National Harbor, Maryland. He specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face, breasts and body. He is an active member at Southern Maryland Hospital Center where he is the chairman of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Learn more about Dr. Chiaramonte.

Dr. Richard Chaffoo is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Chaffoo's offices are located in Temecula and La Jolla, California. Learn more about Dr. Chaffoo.

A native of Las Vegas, plastic surgeon Dr. Arthur Cambeiro provides facial rejuvenation, body contouring, breast enhancement and a full menu of medical spa services, including BOTOX Cosmetic, from his SurgiSpa Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery center in Henderson, Nevada. Learn more about Dr. Cambeiro.

Dr. Nadia Afridi is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Canada, an associate fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. She specializes in breast surgery and post-maternity body reshaping ("mommy makeovers"). Dr. Afridi's office is located in New York, New York. Learn more about Dr. Afridi.

Dr. Warren Lent a Diplomate of both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery specializes in nasal reshaping, treatment of facial aging, and breast and body contouring. Dr. Lent's office is located in Beverly Hills, California. Learn more about Dr. Lent.

Dr. Ramin Behmand eels that the best way to achieve beautiful, natural looking results is to combine technical skill with a meticulous attention to artistic detail. By taking this approach to plastic surgery, Dr. Behmand has helped countless San Francisco-area patients to attain their aesthetic goals. Dr. Behmand's office is located in Walnut Creek, California. Learn more about Dr. Behmand.

Dr. James Romanelli is a board-certified plastic surgeon in private practice since 1990. He is the Chief of Surgery at Huntington Hospital in Huntington, New York. An exceptionally talented and skilled cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Romanelli is pleased to offer his patients the personalized, attentive care they deserve. Dr. Romanelli's office is located in Huntington, New York. Learn more about Dr. Romanelli.

Dr. Vivian Ting is a top female plastic surgeon located in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Ting is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery, an active member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Learn more about Dr. Ting.

Dr. Joseph Fodero is a board certified plastic surgeon who performs a broad range of surgical procedures, including liposuction, rhinoplasty, face lift, tummy tuck, breast augmentation, lower body lift surgery. Dr. Fodero's office is located in Livingston, New Jersey. Learn more about Dr. Fodero.

Dr. Gustavo Galante is a board certified plastic surgeon who has been serving the northwest Indiana and Chicago land communities with safe and effective cosmetic surgery procedures for 15 years. His main office is in Schererville, Indiana with an additional location in Valparaiso, Indiana for the convenience of patients in Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties. Learn more about Dr. Galante.

Dr. Kenrick Spence is fully trained in plastic and reconstructive surgery as well as general surgery. Dr. Spence is certified by the American Board of Surgery, is a Diplomat of The American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Spence's office is located in Orlando, Florida. Learn more about Dr. Spence.

Dr. Steve Byrd is board certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Byrd was elected by his peers as one of the top plastic surgeons in the United States. Dr. Byrd's office is in Dallas, Texas. Learn more about Dr. Byrd.

Dr. Frederic Corbin is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is a member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is currently honored by being one of "Americas Top Surgeons". Dr. Corbin's offices are located in Beverly Hills and Brea, California. Learn more about Dr. Corbin.

Dr. Constantine Kitsos is a double board certified plastic surgeon. Dr. Kitsos is a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Boards of Surgery and Plastic Surgery. Dr. Kitsos' office is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Learn more about Dr. Kitsos.

Dr. Robert Cohen is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Cohen has recently published multiple major plastic surgery papers in the leading journals of his specialty including the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Cohen's office is located in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Learn more about Dr. Cohen.

Dr. Andrew Smith is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS). Dr. Smith specializes in cosmetic plastic surgery and breast reconstruction. Dr. Smith's office is located in Irvine, California. Learn more about Dr. Smith.

Dr. Andrew Wolfe and Dr. Steven Vath are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and are up to date with current trends and developments in plastic surgery. These experienced plastic surgeons offer state-of-the-art cosmetic surgery procedures. Dr. Wolfe and Dr. Vath's offices are located in Golden and Denver, Colorado. Learn more about Dr. Wolfe and Dr. Vath.

Dr. Shain Cuber is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He continues to study new methods in plastic and reconstructive surgery with special interests in all aspects of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Cuber's offices are located in Edison, Marlboro, and Warren, New Jersey. Learn more about Dr. Cuber.

Dr. Vishal Kapoor specializes in plastic surgery of the face, body and breast and is committed to first-class care and beautiful, natural-looking results. Dr. Kapoor's office is located in the prestigious Beverly Hills Medical Tower in Los Angeles, California. Learn more about Dr. Kapoor.

Dr. Michael Gartner is is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Gartner approaches each patient with the highest level of care and professionalism. Dr. Gartner's office is located in Paramus, New Jersey. Learn more about Dr. Gartner.

Dr. William E. LoVerme is among the top cosmetic surgeons in the Boston area, with distinctions as President of the Massachusetts Society of Plastic Surgeons and Chief of Plastic Surgery at two major hospitals. Dr. LoVerme's office is located in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Learn more about Dr. LoVerme.

Dr. Joseph N. DiBello, Jr. is a Board Certified Surgeon in both General and Plastic Surgery just outside of Philadelphia in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania. Dr. DiBello was twice named Top Doc for Women by Philadelphia Magazine. Dr. DiBello offers the best in cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery. Learn more about Dr. DiBello, Jr.

Dr. Stewart Wang is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) as well as the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). From his main office in Alhambra, California, he offers cosmetic surgery and medical spa services for Pasadena and East Los Angeles. Learn more about Dr. Wang.

Dr. Kent Hasen is a board certified plastic surgeon based in Naples, Florida. Dr. Hasen has been expertly trained in all areas of plastic and reconstructive surgery, but his true passion is aesthetic surgery. Dr. Hasen was recently named to the top 40 under 40 as one of Southwest Florida's rising stars by Gulfshore Business Magazine. Learn more about Dr. Hasen.

Dr. Scott Mosser is a board certified plastic surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Mosser's philosophy focuses on preserving the best features of your natural appearance, utilizing his knowledge of aesthetics to balance and improve the desired area of your body. Learn more about Dr. Mosser.

Dr. David Kim is a board certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Kim is dedicated to attaining the best results possible while maintaining a philosophy of safety first. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Learn more about Dr. Kim.



Information provided is for general education about breast augmentation, breast reduction, eyelid surgery, face lifts, lip implants, rhinoplasty and other procedures. This information is subject to change. SmartPlasticSurgery.com does not guarantee that it is accurate or complete, and is not responsible for any actions resulting from the use of this information. General information provided in this fashion should not be construed as specific medical advice or recommendation, and is not a substitute for a consultation and physical examination by a physician. Only discussion of your individual needs with a qualified physician will determine the best method of treatment for you. All doctors listed are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Certification is verified by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

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