Mistake No. 2: You don't check the doc's creds closely enough So, you're at your annual pap smear and one idle glance at the wall between your legs reveals your gynecologist now offers Botox injections. Or you're getting your teeth cleaned and there is a Juvederm poster above the sink advising you to "Kiss those laugh lines goodbye." Since when do your gynecologist and dentist care about your wrinkles? What the heck is going on?
Here's a newsflash: Regular docs can perform the same plastic surgeries as certified plastic surgeons. Dr. Leonard Tachmes says that any MD can claim to be a surgeon (and they are in growing numbers due to monetary incentives), but only a surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery -- the only plastic surgery board recognized by the American Medical Association -- should be performing these aesthetic procedures.
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hmm interesting
by brianna121791 Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:20AM Report as inappropriate
I'm not one to ever consider plastic surgery, but this was interesting!
by tallredamanda Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 11:12AM Report as inappropriate
cocoa butter cream can fix the appearance of bad scarring
by agape_peace Monday, April 29, 2013 at 01:09AM Report as inappropriate
I'm definitely going to list my supplements if I have any kind of surgery. That shocked me.
by Helmi Monday, April 15, 2013 at 10:42AM Report as inappropriate
I can't believe people would trust a gyno to give them Botox...that's crazy. Great article!
by MizzPink Monday, April 8, 2013 at 02:05PM Report as inappropriate
I never plan to have plastic surgery. Interesting read, though.
by unfamiliargirl Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 12:41PM Report as inappropriate
these women look sad!
by LittleBunny Friday, February 22, 2013 at 10:03AM Report as inappropriate
I had no idea the health risks involved with these surgeries. So important to trust your surgeon!
by heather_hejna Friday, February 15, 2013 at 02:37PM Report as inappropriate
Wow.
by ACClique Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 10:41AM Report as inappropriate
lol
by aishak55 Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 07:46PM Report as inappropriate