Schedule your complimentary consultation with Dr. Diepenbrock to restore hope and self-confidence. We look forward to meeting you! When deciding what kind of surgeon will be best suited for your desired procedure, remember to ask questions and do your research. Ask about his or her training and experience and if he or she is a fellowship trained surgeon. A fellowship-trained surgeon means your surgeon has advanced and specialized training in specific procedures beyond residency. Ask about the surgeon's area of expertise and how many procedures he or she has performed in your desired procedure.
Ask to see before and after photos. Verify the surgeon's board certification s , education, and license. Ryan Diepenbrock is a facial cosmetic surgeon in Warsaw, IN. Cosmetic surgery is the "surgery of appearance. The educational background of facial cosmetic surgeons typically includes medical school, a surgical residency, followed by a fellowship program.
Because of their expertise and in-depth training in surgical management of the face, jaws, and neck, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are also eligible for facial cosmetic fellowships and board certification. It is important that the public understand the no specialty is an expert of the face, and significant exposure, experience, and training in facial cosmetic surgery is rarely obtained in any residency program.
Formal fellowship training in facial cosmetic surgery provides unprecedented training focusing solely on rejuvenation of the face, head, and neck. Facial cosmetic surgery is not limited to one specialty, but is a unique surgical discipline comprised of surgeons from multiple specialties.
Facial cosmetic surgery is often performed by surgeons with backgrounds in oral and maxillofacial surgery, ENT and facial plastic surgery, oculoplastic surgery, plastic surgery, and dermatology. You can learn more about the the training and education of a cosmetic surgeon at the Am erican Board of Cosmetic Surgery website. Each certifying board has a set of highly specific requirements that a surgeon must meet in order to become board certified.
