There was a recent article written in USA Today discussing the dangers having cosmetic surgery by a doctor that is not board certified* in plastic surgery. We always encourage our patients to do their homework and be sure that they have their procedures performed by a surgeon board certified* in plastic surgery.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/story/2011-09-20/cosmetic-surgery-investigation/50483066/1
* = Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
† = Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery