There is a very important distinction between a plastic surgeon and a “cosmetic surgeon”. Plastic surgery is a medical specialty that is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (www.abms.org), while “cosmetic surgery” is not. The ABMS is the only plastic surgery board recognized by the American Medical Association (www.ama-assn.org). A plastic surgeon has a complete residency in reconstructive and aesthetic technique at one of 88 plastic surgery programs in teaching hospitals across the country. There i... read full review »