Face the Face Lift Facts: Invest in the Best

Posted Thursday, February 7, 2008 to PROCEDURES > Face

Posted by cathy

A saying gets well-worn when there's truth to it; we all know that.  In the case of plastic surgery, "buyer beware" is a saying you might want pay attention to.  After all, plastic surgery is about much more than just your time and money.  It's about permanently changing your looks.

It requires a bit of an investment to plan a procedure that will safely and effectively enhance your looks.  The two most important areas to research are: the basics of the procedure you're considering and the credentials of your surgeon.

Say you're thinking about a face lift in San Diego.  You may run across options with catchy names designed to gloss over some of the details of surgery.  You may hear about procedures that promise amazing results with a minimal investment in downtime.  While we all would like to think we can change our looks for the better in just a weekend, or choose a minimally-invasive option and get dramatic results, in most cases that's just not realistic.  The procedures with the catchy names often disappear from the market in a flash.  The less-invasive approaches never seem to catch on with large numbers of people.  Why?  Patients are often disappointed with the outcome.  When you're considering a San Diego or La Jolla face lift, you want a real change for the better.  Like most people, you'll find the tried-and-true facelift procedure will give you the results you're seeking.

Similarly, when you're ready to choose a surgeon, you don't want the "lite" version.  You need to find a plastic surgeon who has completed the rigorous requirements for certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS).  Even better, look for one with additional credentials like La Jolla's Dr. Richard Chaffoo.  In addition to his ABPS certification, he is also certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery) and The American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.  With the rare distinction of triple board certification, you can be sure that when it comes to a San Diego face lift, Dr. Chaffoo knows what he's talking about.  He'll share his knowledge and experience with you, and together you can make the decisions that will address your needs.

When you're considering plastic surgery, it just doesn't make sense to skimp.  Invest in the best.

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