Birmingham, Alabama Plastic Surgeon Discusses the Importance of Selecting a Physician with Board-Certification
Dr. Grady Core, a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon performing breast augmentation in Birmingham and other procedures at his state-of-the-art practice, is stressing the importance of selecting a plastic surgeon with the proper qualifications before considering aesthetic enhancement.
Birmingham, AL (Vocus) January 22, 2010
Grady Core, M. D., a plastic surgeon in Birmingham, advises patients to only receive treatment from Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons who have the necessary training and experience to perform surgical and non-surgical procedures safely and effectively. He says the reason for this is simple: a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, one who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, has undergone a rigorous application process to demonstrate his/her proficiency in the field. The applicant is required to have graduated from an accredited medical school and completed at least five years of additional training as a resident surgeon through an accredited program. At least two of those years must be devoted entirely to Plastic Surgery. The applicant must then complete comprehensive written and oral exams to earn his/her board certification.
At his Birmingham plastic surgery practice, Dr. Core says he has seen firsthand the reflection of an age when Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery procedures are experiencing extraordinary popularity. Dr. Core states it is now more important than ever to make sure the physician is certified to administer the treatment. Since 1997, when the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery began tracking the number of surgical and non-surgical procedures performed each year, the popularity of Cosmetic procedures has increased by a staggering 457%. In 2007 alone, approximately 11.7 million Cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States. Although the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported that many of its member surgeons began to experience a decrease in demand for surgical procedures during the economic slowdown in 2008, almost 3 out of 4 surgeons cited an increased or stable demand for non-surgical procedures. Whether they are interested in surgical procedures such as breast augmentation or non-surgical treatments such as BOTOX® injections or Cosmetic fillers, many women say that the economy has had an impact on their plastic surgery plans. In a survey conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons of women who are considering Cosmetic surgery, 27% percent indicated that they were now considering less expensive options.
A recent Marie Claire article discusses how some patients are turning to unqualified doctors, nurses, medical assistants, and other individuals to perform surgical and non-surgical procedures. Although unqualified providers may charge a fraction of what legitimate Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons charge, their lack of training and credentials can sometimes result in tragic consequences for the women who choose them. Gretchen Voss, the author of the Marie Claire article, reports how doctors don’t have to be certified in Plastic Surgery in order to practice it, and how many gynecologists, pediatricians, and even dentists are now offering Cosmetic procedures that they are simply not qualified to perform. In some extreme cases, Voss reports that individuals rent out nice offices, put up fake diplomas on the wall, and pose as doctors – even though they may have little to no medical training at all. Many patients who receive treatment from unqualified doctors have to go to official Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons to reverse what can result in devastating outcomes from their initial procedures.
Dr. Core is Board-Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is renowned for his contributions in the field. He performs surgical procedures including breast augmentation and liposuction liposuction in Birmingham as well as non-surgical treatments such as Juvederm®, Restylane®, and BOTOX® Cosmetic. Dr. Core performs several advanced endoscopic techniques, such as facelift in Birmingham, that he is known to have helped develop and are being used by Board Certified Plastic Surgeons around the country. He says one of the primary concerns for those who are considering any type of Cosmetic Surgery or minimally invasive aesthetic enhancement, should be doing thorough research to choose a professional who is qualified to administer treatment. Dr. Core says patients should never be afraid to ask questions and to make sure they are answered directly.
About Dr. Grady Core
Dr. Grady Core is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Core is Board-Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He was trained at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Core has served as a Clinical Instructor in Plastic Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, as well as the Chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has once again been recognized as one of the Best Doctors in the Southeastern United States and has also been listed in Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare.
Dr. Core’s practice is located at 2100 16th Avenue South, Suite 111- Ash Place, Birmingham, Alabama, 35205 and can be reached by phone at (205) 397-2100. http://www. coreandassociates. com.
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