Best plastic surgeons in Columbus, OH

Better questions to ask

Ohio records

Start with the Ohio eLicense search, which includes doctors licensed by the State Medical Board. The Ohio State Medical Association represents physicians but is not a regulator. Certification can be checked via the American Board of Plastic Surgery or Certification Matters. Note that "cosmetic surgeon" does not tell you which training a doctor has had.

When surgery takes place outside a hospital

Ohio's office-based surgery rules address anesthesia and training. Ask how they apply, and ask about the emergency transfer plan. If you have sleep apnea or heart problems, ask whether a hospital would be safer for you, even if it costs more.

University hospital or private practice?

Adults who grew up with a cleft

Most plastic surgery pages speak to first-time cosmetic patients, but a group often left out is adults who were treated for a cleft as children. Nationwide Children's Hospital's Cleft Lip and Palate Center runs an adult program that it describes as a place for people frustrated by the lack of services available to them.

It is worth considering if you have long-standing problems with your speech, your teeth or how your nose works. Adults sometimes find that what bothers them most is not the scar, so start by naming the function that gets in the way.

Insurance can be harder once you are an adult, especially where a plan assumes these repairs ended in childhood. Ask the surgeon to describe breathing or speech problems in writing when they apply. A patient who has already seen a dentist or speech specialist will often have a stronger case when asking for approval.

Students and younger patients

With a very large university in town, many first-time patients here are young adults on a parent's plan. Ask whether a procedure could affect future pregnancies, breastfeeding or sports, and how you might feel about the result in ten years. Choosing to wait is a reasonable answer, and a good surgeon will say so.

Planning for imperfect results

Even good surgery can leave asymmetry or a scar that needs attention. Ask how the practice defines a revision, how long you are expected to wait, and who pays for the surgeon, facility and anesthesia. Get the policy in writing. ASPS notes that such costs can add to the final total.

University schedules and your recovery

Ohio State students and staff should plan around the academic calendar. Ask how much recovery time your operation really takes, and do not book it for the week before finals. Check whether your student plan needs a referral through the campus clinic, and ask your surgeon who you would call if a problem came up during a break.

How we built this list

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