If you were born with a facial deformity and it's noticeable, your confidence may be broken. You can get it back by working with a reconstructive surgeon, though. As long as you take these precautions when hiring said surgeon, your deformity will be dealt with correctly and safely. 

Look For Specialized Experience

There are a lot of surgeons that fall under the cosmetic umbrella. Although finding one of these surgeons is probably easier, you should take some time finding a surgeon who just specializes in reconstructive surgeries.

This specialty experience will pay off because the surgeon is intimately familiar with these types of surgeries. You can thus feel better heading into your surgery, as you know the surgeon has performed a lot of similar procedures in the past. This will ultimately lead to quality results that you don't have to second-guess.

Carefully Review Credentials

Having reconstructive surgery performed may seem scary, but you can ease your apprehension by looking into a surgeon's credentials. You need to know the surgeon is fully capable of completing what you're asking from them.

Start by seeing where they went to school. Hopefully it was a reputable medical school that produces successful reconstructive surgeons. The surgeon should also be licensed to perform surgery in your state and should have insurance. These credentials will give you peace of mind heading into surgery. Also make sure you confirm these credentials before going under the knife. 

Schedule a Consultation

So that you have a better idea of how a reconstructive surgeon operates and what sort of experience you'll have, schedule a consultation with them.

Sometimes these are free, and they're the perfect way to assess relevant details about the reconstructive surgeon's practice. For example, you can get a sense of their experience with the particular facial deformity you have. They'll break down their procedures and give you an idea of the recovery time.

Also get a sense of how friendly and welcoming the surgeon is. These attributes are important for making you feel comfortable and safe. Finally, look around the facility and make sure the practice is organized and clean.

People with facial deformities often elect to have reconstructive surgery performed as it gives them their confidence back. If you're in this same position, take your time vetting reconstructive surgeons. When you do, you can be confident the surgery will go according to plan from the time you walk in to the time you leave.