Who is appropriately qualified to perform cosmetic surgery? 'Confusing jargon' contributes to misperceptions

(Wolters Kluwer Health) Do you know what makes a 'plastic surgeon' different from a 'cosmetic surgeon'? If you're considering surgery to improve your appearance, the answer has important implications for choosing an appropriately qualified physician, according to a report in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - February 6, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news