Tips for finding the BEST Specialist!
Did you Know? Despite domestic concerns like inflation and a looming home lending crisis, average Americans continue to spend money on plastic surgery. According to the latest procedural statistics report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), almost 12 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed in 2007 - a 7 percent increase from 2006 and a 59 percent increase from 2000. Also, 5.1 million reconstructive plastic surgery procedures were performed last year.

Sometimes, says physician Stephen Miller, people spend more time and effort shopping around for new car than they do for a plastic surgeon.
The relationship between doctors and patients is changing. Several things are happening at once. Patients now have access, via the Internet, to more and better information about health and healthy living than ever before. Doctors' schedules are busier than ever, too, which means that the days of leisurely chats in the doctor's office are disappearing fast.
So becoming an educated patient is now easier, but more important, than ever before. By making the most of your time with your doctor, focusing upon trustworthy, credible sources of healthcare information, and scheduling regular check-ups with your physician, you can start to take advantage of this new day in healthcare for doctors and patients.

Doctors are smart people, but these days we know more about the human body and keeping it healthy than any one person could possibly fit in their head, no matter how smart he or she might be. That's why we have specialists, doctors who focus on a particular aspect of patient care. For example, cardiologists focus on the heart, and ways to treat heart disease, while endocrinologists focus on everything dealing with the endocrine glands and hormones.
"You want to know all kinds of things about the doctor, but, at the very least, you want to make sure that doctor is certified by an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) board and is concentrating on an area you want him to be concentrating on," Miller says.
So even if doctors are board-certified, make sure they are certified by the relevant board. For example, Miller says, board-certified ophthalmologists are trained in eyelid surgery but not tummy tucks.

Dr. Coundouriotis [St. Petersburg]
Andrew Coundouriotis, MD, FACS, has earned the reputation of being an expert and leader in minimally invasive facial plastic surgery and facial rejuvenation. Dr. Coundouriotis provides his patients with a comprehensive range of cosmetic services including surgical procedures, facial sculpting with injectables, skin tightening and resurfacing treatments, and medical-grade skin care. Patients receive customized treatments in the comfort and privacy of Dr. C's beautiful facility located at 5000 Park Street North. With 14 years of experience, Dr. Coundouriotis is certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology.
Call 727-547-1600 or visit www.dr-c.com to schedule your consultation today.

When selecting a plastic surgeon, there is no substitute for experience. Dr. Steven Clark is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, whose expertise reflects more than 22 years of surgical experience. His reputation and attention to detail is well known among all his peers. He combines art and science to obtain the most natural cosmetic results.
Dr. Clark specializes in cosmetic surgery including body contouring with ultrasonic liposuction and abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). Breast augmentation or lift and breast reduction, facial rejuvenation, face lift, endoscopic brow lift, eye surgery or reshaping of ears and nose.
With two convenient locations, Dr. Clark and his staff at Bluewater Plastic Surgery & Cosmetic Center recognize that the whole surgical experience, from pre-operative evaluation to post-operative treatment and follow-up is crucial in providing complete patient satisfaction.
Call 850-897-9288 or visit his Website at www.bluewaterplasticsurgery.com.