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21 Jul How to Choose Your Cosmetic Dermatologist
Tips for Finding the Right Person to Help You Look Your Best
A qualified cosmetic dermatologist, supported by the equipment and resources of a quality facility, can do wonders to help you feel better about your appearance and maintain healthy skin. This article provides tips to help you select the skin-care specialist who you will feel best seeing.
The effects of skin treatments are not just skin deep. Taking an informed approach will help you achieve two important results:
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A qualified dermatologist can help you feel better about how you look and help you maintain healthier skin.
Quality – A knowledgeable, qualified specialist will help you select the right treatments that will achieve the best results for you.
Safety – Most importantly, a qualified professional will have the training and qualifications to provide an equal commitment to your safety and health.
Here’s a list of questions that you should ask any clinic offering these services:
- Does a board certified physician actually perform or supervise the treatments on-site? Board certification means the doctor has had additional training and testing in that specialty.
- Is the doctor a Board Certified: Dermatologist by either the American Academy of Dermatology or the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology? These are the only two legitimate dermatology certifying bodies in the US.
- If a patient has a complication or unwanted side effect, what happens? It is important to have confidence in your provider’s protocols in these situations.
- How long has the clinic been providing these treatments? Make sure you feel good about how long the facility has been providing the treatment you will receive.
- Who is the medical director of your clinic and are they a Board Certified: Dermatologist, Plastic Surgeon, Ophthalmologist or Otolaryngologist?
- Can you have a consultation with a Board Certified Dermatologist at your appointment?
- Does the medical director actually see and treat patients at your clinic or does your clinic/medispa use their name, Drug Enforcement Agency number and medical license to purchase medically controlled products/lasers and medications (like BOTOX® Cosmetic and Restylane) in exchange for financial compensation?
- When coming in for a medical or laser treatment is a complete medical history taken and reviewed by a board certified physician before any treatments are provided?This is important to ensure extra precautions are taken if your medical history warrants them or indicates a particular procedure could not be safe.
- Does anyone affiliated with your clinic have any sanctions against them filed with the State Board of Medical or Nursing Practice?
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Board Certification means your doctor has had additional training and certification in Dermatology.
If you have questions about the skin care services at Vita, contact us or request a complimentary consultation.