Advice finding an excellent plastic surgeon

[Djmohr 6,965]

I have my first consultation on December 30th with a surgeon here in Milwaukee who has great reviews.

I found him on Realself. Thanks everyone for that suggestion.

I also am waiting to hear back from another.

[kranky813 477]

Deb - the one piece of advice I can give you is that when you are searching or find a surgeon make sure you ask them if they are a micro-surgeon. I have not had plastics yet but my mom did and had a horrific experience because her surgeon was not a micro-surgeon. She had to have 10 years of revisions and corrections because the surgeon thought he was better than he was. Make sure you ask!!

[Djmohr 6,965]

I am uneducated when it comes to plastics. Can someone help me understand why ensuring that he is a microsurgeon is important so I really understand how to respond?

Does that requirement change depending on what type of surgery that is needed or should it be a requirement of any surgery and all plastic surgeons and if so why.

Thanks so much for your help! I am doing a ton of research but this was the first I heard of this question.

Thanks so much!