Research Objectives I cannot stress enough the importance of research, research, and further research when searching for a plastic or cosmetic surgeon. The information is out there, you have to do the work. Doing the necessary homework is crucial to finding a great surgeon and could mean life or death. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons website is one source that can help guide consumers through their process of finding a medical professional. In today's world of plastic and cosmetic surgery it is important that patients are informed about the pros and cons of these surgical procedures and that they understand that this is real surgery and that complications can occur. Using a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon is best, it doesn't increase. It may be more convenient, but not without risk. There are things you should know when traveling abroad regarding plastic surgery tourism. Cosmetic and plastic surgery are real surgical interventions that involve some risks. This risk may increase during plastic surgery related to holidays abroad. Below are some warnings to be aware of when going abroad for plastic surgery from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.A. Holiday activities should be avoided when going abroad to undergo cosmetic surgery. The Dominican Republic and other locations abroad market these procedures as package holidays, but complications can occur if proper procedures are not provided to ensure healing. B. Travel significantly increases the risk of complications after surgery. You can develop pulmonary embolism and blood clots on a flight back to the United States. There are no U.S. laws that protect patients when they go abroad for plastics. The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) is one way to find a good plastic surgeon abroad. To become a member of ISAPS, surgeons must be accepted by the national plastic surgery society of the country in which they currently practice. ISAPS is the largest international society of individual plastic surgeons. Membership is by invitation and is granted to applicants only after a careful selection. You still have to ask a lot of questions to make sure this is the right surgeon for you. No research is good without asking important questions and verifying that everything is true. You can't count on surgeons to tell you; you have to do the work yourself. This is your life and there is a lot of security