If your cosmetic surgeon performs procedures at a hospital, ask which one. If the procedures are performed at an ambulatory surgery center or an in-office surgical center, make sure the facility is accredited. There is no requirement for state accreditation, but accreditation means the facility has met high standards for safety and quality of care. Ask whether the facility is:
Accredited by a state agency
Accredited by a federal agency, such as AAAASF
Medicare certified
State licensed
Any of these accreditations means the facility meets high standards Dr. Chatson performs plastic surgery at accredited surgical facilities.