Cosmetic Surgery Checklist: Buyer Beware

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Dr. Melissa Stoppler, Editor of MedicineNet.com discusses Cosmetic Surgery Checklist: Buyer Beware.

Listen now to Dr. Melissa Stoppler discusses what to include in your cosmetic surgery checklist. (MP3 3:31min 1.61MB)

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"Dr. Stoppler, am I right that over 10 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed in the U.S. in 2005?  Yes, that's correct according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons over 10.2 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed last year. I've seen shows on television recently regarding cosmetic surgery nightmares.  If someone is considering cosmetic surgery, what questions should they be asking? ...If you know what to ask, you can take steps to avoid having a bad outcome.  First of all, with any doctor you are considering, ask about their training and certification they have received..."

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