Choosing a cosmetic surgeon in Manhattan requires plenty of research. You have to know the right questions to ask in order to avoid choosing a surgeon who may not have your best interest in mind. To help with that I've come up with 3 vital questions to help you choose the right plastic surgeon for you.

1.) Are you board certified in facial cosmetic surgery?

More specifically I would recommend only going to surgeons board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery or the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  Although choosing a board certified surgeon will not guarantee a competent surgeon skilled in your surgery of interest, it will insure that the surgeon meets a minimum requirement.

2.) If I am getting a nose job should I go to a facial plastic surgeon or a general plastic surgeon? 

The gamut of cosmetic surgery is pretty large.  So a surgeon may have a practice that is largely focused on bodywork, (liposuction, breast augmentation, or tummy tucks) while only performing a few facial cosmetic surgeries a year.  If you are looking at a facial cosmetic procedure, it makes sense to seek a surgeon that focuses only on facial cosmetic surgery.

3.) How many of these surgeries do you do a year? 

Even though all cosmetic procedures are viewed individually, this question will give you an impression of your surgeons area of expertise.