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How to Find (and Choose) Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons in Metro Detroit, Michigan- Ask, Evaluate, Select

When choosing to have surgery in the Metro Detroit area, find plastic and cosmetic surgeons who are members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) as the first step in ensuring quality care and outcomes. In order to become a member of the ASPS, a plastic surgeon must be board certified by either the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Board certifications by either of these bodies signifies that the plastic surgeon has undertaken a multi-year accredited residency training program dedicated to plastic surgery of the face and entire body, and has passed rigorous written and oral board certification examinations. These two certifications are the only boards that are recognized by the ASPS. Additionally, members of the ASPS operate only in accredited medical facilities, adhere to a strict code of ethics, and fulfill continuing medical education requirements, including standards and innovations in patient safety.

In addition to checking for proper credentials, you can find a plastic surgeon in Detroit through personal referrals from friends and family, and then evaluate the surgeon’s experience and his or her general reputation in the community to help guide your choice. You should be comfortable and feel at ease with asking any questions that you may have. Any consultation should be conducted with the cosmetic surgeon who will be actually performing your surgery. As you work to find the right plastic surgeon, you should be aware that consultations with a nurse or sales person that involve recommending or deciding what surgery you should have are inappropriate.

Finally, although cost is an important factor, make sure you weigh it against the qualifications of your plastic surgeon and the quality of care of the facility. You should base your choice of surgeon on qualifications, experience, reputation, operating facility accreditation, and your comfort level with the surgeon. When you find your cosmetic surgeon, it is ill-advised to have price as the key consideration in making your decision about who will be performing your surgery.

To find the right cosmetic surgeon for you, ask the right questions to get the best treatment:
1. Find out what state(s) the plastic surgeon is licensed to practice surgery.
2. Find out if the plastic surgeon is board certified, and with which board.
3. Find out what training the surgeon had after medical school.  Was it in plastic surgery?
4. Find out how many surgeries of this type the cosmetic surgeon performs each year.
5. Find out how many years the cosmetic surgeon has performed this type of surgery.
6. Find out what hospital the plastic surgeon admits patients to. You’ll want to know this in case of an emergency. You can also check with the hospital for the surgeon’s credentials.
7. If the cosmetic surgeon operates in his or her office or ambulatory health care facility, find out if it is accredited.
8. Find out if the cosmetic surgeon has life-saving equipment and monitoring devices.
9. Find out who administers the anesthesia.  Ideally, this person is a board-certified anesthesiologist or certified registered nurse anesthetist.
10. Find out what the risks are of the procedure.  How often do they happen? What does the doctor do if they happen?
Plastic Surgery pioneer Claire Straith, M.D., D.D.S.'s, vision continues through the work of Doctors Enrique Sabbagh, M.D.; William Sabbagh, M.D., F.A.C.S.; and Lawrence Tong, M.D., F.R.C.S.C., F.A.C.S.; all of whom are experts in cosmetic plastic surgery of the face, nose, breast, and body.

Note: In many states, any physician with a valid medical license can legally perform surgery. With the increasing popularity of cosmetic surgery, there has been an increase in cosmetic surgery carried out by surgeons without standardized specialty training. As such, some surgeons are performing cosmetic procedures that are out of their scope of practice. In addition, depending on the state, doctors in private practice with surgical suites do not need to meet the same legal requirements as a hospital or an accredited ambulatory care center for surgery or anesthesia services. In today’s seemingly endless multitude of choices, it is clear that looking for the proper credentials is essential for you to find and choose your plastic surgeon.
The following links are to websites that can help you find plastic surgeons in Michigan.

Links

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS): www.plasticsurgery.org
Information on cosmetic surgery procedures and all of the surgeons listed are board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS): www.abplsurg.org
Find information on board certification of plastic surgeons.

American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS): www.abms.org
Find more information about the American Board of Medical Specialties, a not-for-profit organization comprising 24 medical specialty boards, is the pre-eminent entity overseeing physician certification in the United States.

Breast Implant Information: www.breastimplantsafety.org
Find information regarding breast implants and safety issues for the general public from this authoritative source.

Looking Your Best
Find more information and photographs on cosmetic surgery:
Dr. Enrique Sabbagh
Dr. William Sabbagh
Dr. Lawrence Tong

The following links can help you find accrediting information for cosmetic and plastic surgeons and their facilities.

Office Accreditation Web Sites

Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC) www.aaahc.org
Accredited facilities that are committed to providing high-quality health care and that demonstrate a commitment by measuring up to the Accreditation Association's high standards.

American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF) www.aaaasf.org
Certifies ambulatory surgery facilities and provides practice guidelines for surgeons working in ambulatory surgical facilities.

 
       

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The Straith Clinic for Cosmetic Surgery offers many facial and body plastic surgery procedures including:

Facial Plastic Surgery | Face Lift / Neck Lift | Mini Face Lift | Brow Lift Surgeons | Eyelid Surgery | Nose Plastic Surgery | Chin Augmentation | Protruding Ears | Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion, Dermabrasion | Breast Augmentation Surgery | Breast Implant Surgeons | Breast Reduction | Breast Lift - Breast Uplift Surgery | Male Breast Reduction Surgery | Liposculpture - Body Contouring | Liposuction Surgery | Tummy Tuck | Arm Reduction Surgeons | Thigh Lift | Post-After Weight Loss Surgery |Skin Rejuvenation Treatments | Wrinkle Fillers - Cosmetic Fillers | Botox Injections | Scar & Growth Removal Surgery | IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Photofacial Treatments | Massage Therapy Center

The Straith Clinic in Bingham Farms, Michigan is located between Southfield and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and is staffed by board certified plastic surgeons/cosmetic surgeons who are specialists in all types of plastic surgery including: silicone gel and saline breast implants (mammoplasty), also popularly referred to as "boob jobs", (breast augmentation, breast enlargement), breast uplift / breast lift surgery (mastopexy) , breast reduction surgery, male breast reduction surgery (gynecomastia), tummy tuck surgery, mini tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty), thigh lifts (upper, outer, inner), arm lifts (upper, under arm), fat-cellulite removal after weight loss surgery, and liposculpture - body contouring through liposuction with general body fat removal. Our plastic surgeons are experts in facial cosmetic surgery, including face lifts (rhytidectomy), neck lifts, mini lifts, nose surgery, also popularly referred to as "nose jobs" (rhinoplasty), eye lifts, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), brow/eyebrow lifts, chin implants and chin augmentation, and ear reduction surgery or ear pinning (otoplasty). However, not all procedures require surgery. We frequently help patients achieve a more youthful appearance through non-surgical, wrinkle fillers, cosmetic fillers like Juvederm®, skin rejuvenation, IPL photo rejuvenation treatments, IPL therapy treatments and other treatments such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, dermabrasion, scar removal, including acne scar treatment, keloid scar removal, Botox®, Botox Cosmetic® injections, and Restylane® injections, Perlane® injections. We use Radiesse®, a dermal filler stimulates the body to produce new collagen. Fat injections, and other dermal fillers and cosmetic fillers that bring about youthful enhancement, as well as, lip augmentation to patients' lips, chin, forehead, eyes, and cheeks. Before and after plastic surgery pictures can be found on our site pages. Our plastic surgery clinic serves all of the Metro Detroit area and southeast Michigan, including these Detroit suburbs: Brighton, Howell, Livonia, Plymouth, MI, Northville, Novi, Canton, Southfield, MI, Royal Oak, West Bloomfield, Bloomfield Hills, MI, Franklin, Commerce, Waterford, Pontiac, Sterling Heights, Shelby Township, Clarkston, Auburn Hills, Farmington Hills, Rochester, Michigan, Rochester Hills, Troy, Grosse Pointe, Wixom, Birmingham, the Downriver Detroit area, Garden City, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Ypsilanti, MI. Our plastic surgeons regularly see patients from the surrounding areas of Wayne County, Oakland County, Macomb County, Livingston County Michigan, Flint, MI, Genesee County, St. Clair County, MI, Ingham County, Lansing area, Lapeer County, Washtenaw County, and the entire State of Michigan. Since 1936, the Straith Clinic has offered top accredited plastic surgeons, state-of-the-art facilities, and superior patient care and comfort for our plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures.. We regularly hold free plastic surgery seminars that are informational events to have our doctors fully explain our procedures, risks, recovery, financing options, etc. We're plastic and cosmetic surgery pioneers—Claire L. Straith was a founding member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons—with a top surgical support team. Also conveniently located near Windsor, Ontario, London ONT, Kitchener, Ontario, Guelph, Hamilton, Sarnia, and Toronto, Ontario ONT, Canada. An accredited plastic surgery facility.