Plastic Surgery

How to choose your Plastic Surgeon

January 18, 2023
By Fernando Amato

How to correctly choose a Plastic Surgeon? Where to look for references? How to know if they are trustworthy? How to know if it's safe?

It is important to remember that you should base your choice of plastic surgeon on a careful evaluation of their education, experience, and history of results. Therefore, it is advisable to verify if they are a member of the Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica (SBCP) and if they have a registration with the Conselho Regional de Medicina (CRM) to ensure that they meet the established ethical and quality standards.

Some tips for finding your plastic surgeon:

Thus, there are some tips that can help you find a trustworthy plastic surgeon:

Verify if the surgeon is a member of the Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica (SBCP) and has a registration with the Conselho Regional de Medicina (CRM). This ensures that the surgeon meets the established ethical and quality standards.
Research the surgeon's education and experience. Then, check if they have a background in plastic surgery, experience with the procedure you wish to perform, and specific certification for that area.
Talk to other patients. Therefore, ask for references from other patients who have undergone procedures with the surgeon, and ask about their experience.
Schedule a consultation. So, make an appointment with the surgeon and ask about their experience, their treatment philosophy, and their success rate. Then, do not hesitate to ask questions and clarify any doubts you may have.
Check the surgery location. However, it is essential to ensure that the surgery is performed in an appropriate and safe environment, such as a hospital or surgical clinic licensed by ANVISA.
Weigh your options. Then, do not feel pressured to have surgery with the first surgeon you consult. It is important to consider several options and choose the surgeon with whom you feel most comfortable and safe.

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Dr. Fernando Amato

Graduated in 2008 from the Escola Paulista de Medicina of the Universidade Federal de São Paulo – EPM/UNIFESP;
In 2009, he joined the Armed Forces as a Doctor at the Hospital de Aeronáutica de São Paulo, becoming a Medical Lieutenant in August 2009, and remained until January 2010;
Completed General Surgery Residency at EPM/UNIFESP in 2010-2011;
Completed Plastic Surgery Residency at EPM/UNIFESP in February 2015 and the following month successfully passed the specialist exam for the Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica;
Completed the Reconstructive Microsurgery of Extremities course at EPM/UNIFESP;
Worked as a plastic surgeon and team coordinator at Hospital Dom Antonio de Alvarenga from April 2014 to March 2022;
Was part of the breast reconstruction plastic surgery team at Hospital Estadual Vila Alpina from February 2016 to December 2020;
Completed the Professional Master's in Science, Technology, and Management Applied to Tissue Regeneration at EPM/UNIFESP in December 2016;
Completed the Executive MBA in Administration at FGV in Health Management in 2021;
Was approved as a Full Member of the Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica in March 2017, also a Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).