A Q&A with Dr. Oscar Trujillo, MD, the director of Cosmetic Facial Plastic Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center on what you really need to know about facial plastics:
Q: Dr. Trujillo, how do I know if my surgeon is qualified?
Facial plastic surgeons are medical doctors who undergo many years of surgical training, licensure by the state where they practice, and certification by medical boards to provide the safest and best results for their patients. Dermal fillers, Botox, and superficial treatments can be administered by other providers and in some cases nurse practitioners, but only surgeons with the proper training, certification, and experience can deliver the long-term, lasting results of surgery….