How to Choose a Facelift Surgeon

Credentials to Verify

• Board certification in plastic surgery (US: ABPS; Mexico: CMCPER)
• Society membership (ASPS, ISAPS, AMCPER)
• Documented experience with the specific technique proposed

Facility & Anesthesia

• Accredited operating facility (see Accreditation)
• Board-certified anesthesiologist
• Emergency protocols and hospital transfer agreements

Consultation Quality

• Honest discussion of what surgery will and will not achieve
• Willingness to say "you are not a candidate" when appropriate
• Clear revision and complication policy in writing

Red Flags

• Guarantees of specific results
• Pressure to book quickly or pay a deposit before evaluation
• Refusal to share credentials or facility accreditation in writing

See also: Find a Specialist.