10 Things Your Cosmetic Surgeon Won't Tell You

1. "I'm actually a dentist."
Plastic surgery is a booming field. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, more than 8.7 million cosmetic surgery procedures were performed in 2003 — an increase of 32% over 2002. Reality TV shows like Extreme Makeover and The Swan have helped popularize everything from Botox injections to tummy tucks.

Thanks to the increased demand, the number of doctors performing these procedures is surging too. But in most states, any MD can perform plastic surgery without board certification. That means anyone from your gynecologist to possibly even your dentist may be able to legally perform cosmetic surgery procedures.

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