For facial plastic surgery, a doctor certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is considered an equivalent in all states.

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Hong, aged 50, liked the fact that there was no recovery time afterwards--she could go right back to work following the 90 minutes in the doctor's office. (Hong happens to be a nurse for the doctor who performed it--a facial plastic surgeon.) It's taken a few months to see the results, but she's pleased so far.

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Or a plastic surgeon could use a facial beauty analysis from Anaface to immediately show potential patients how their looks could be enhanced by changing the shape of their eyes, nose or ears.

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