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Dr. Chernoff is board-certified by three regulating medical authorities, making him among the 1% of plastic surgeons in the United States with this exceptionally high level of credentials.

His board certifications are from:

• American Board of Facial and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery (AAFPRS)
• American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ABOTO)
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC).

Dr. Chernoff completes over 100 hours of continuing medical education per year to maintain his board certifications. This continuous education allows him to be at the forefront of medical advancements in the industry.

After medical school, Dr. Chernoff completed eight years of intensive training in the areas of:

• Facial plastic & reconstructive surgery
• Laser surgery
• Laser therapy
• Cosmetic breast surgery
• Body contouring

Dr. Chernoff has been practicing in his field for over 25 years. He conducts investigational and clinical research and has authored numerous research publications and textbook chapters. He lectures at national and international clinical conferences.

With his extensive experience, Dr. Chernoff is considered a global thought leader and teaches his techniques to surgeons worldwide. Dr. Chernoff has performed over 45,000 face and body plastic surgeries and 60,000 in-office laser and injectable procedures.

Plastic surgeons have extensive training and can perform reconstructive, aesthetic, and cosmetic surgeries. Cosmetic surgeons can perform reconstructive surgery if they have received the same training as plastic surgeons.

Dr. Chernoff is a trained and triple-board-certified plastic surgeon who performs reconstructive, cosmetic, and aesthetic surgery.

Dr. Chernoff has developed unique and specialized surgical techniques. Several things separate him from other surgeons, including:

• With his microvascular experience, Dr. Chernoff has extensive knowledge of nerve location and is extremely cautious during the entire procedure.
• Dr. Chernoff uses a laser for the majority of the incisions. Using the laser helps to minimize bruising and swelling and promotes faster recovery.
• Dr. Chernoff uses a specialized suturing technique that makes incisions barely visible.

Chernoff Cosmetic Surgery has thousands of before-and-after photos of patients with similar procedures to those you're considering.

We respect our patient's privacy and have additional photos in our office to show patients considering procedures we do not publish on our website.

We have multiple patients who would be happy to talk with you. We also have a formal program called Patient Perspectives that allows people considering procedures to speak with our patients who have been through the process.

Chernoff Cosmetic Surgery offers a comprehensive preparation and post-surgical plan to promote rapid recovery. The preparation process involves:

• Pre-procedure education with our nurses
• Nutrition guidelines
• Lab testing
• Supplementation
• Other physical and mental health aspects

Our office will also assist with travel plans and postoperative planning to ensure your recovery can be worry-free.

For many people, anesthesia or "going under" is the scariest part of surgery. According to the Academy of Anesthesiologists, the chances of dying in a car crash are about 40 times greater than from anesthesia.

Over the last 20 years, there have been significant improvements in anesthesia. New monitoring techniques and technology provide the highest level of care.

Elective cosmetic surgical procedures have the lowest anesthesia complication rate of all surgical procedures. This statistic exists because cosmetic procedures are performed on healthy patients who follow our instructions and are prepared for surgery.

Anesthesia complications occur most often in patients whose health is compromised by disease or who are stressed due to trauma. If your fear of anesthesia is preventing you from proceeding with a surgical procedure, we offer non-surgical in-office alternatives to improve your appearance.

Dr. Chernoff performs his surgeries at an AAAHC-accredited facility. The specialty surgery center uses board-certified, experienced anesthesiologists who have experience with plastic surgery patients.

Dr. Chernoff and our care team take follow-up care extremely seriously. We're with you every step of the way to ensure you’re healing properly with the highest level of physical and emotional support.

We provide overnight care with a registered nurse during the first 24 hours after your procedure. We provide daily RN care at our office seven days a week, including weekends.

During the early phase of your recovery, we offer specialized lymphatic massage, laser therapy, and 24/7 care options that promote healing and recovery.

Once your early recovery phase is complete, our care team puts an optional plan together that extends several months after your procedure to promote the longevity of your procedure.

During your consultation, Dr. Chernoff, our nurses, and our patient coordinators will explain all surgical and non-surgical options available. Our Indianapolis office utilizes specialized computer imaging to explain different options.

As a result of Dr. Chernoff's experience, based on the thousands of procedures he has performed, he can recommend a treatment plan and options that will give you long-lasting and natural results.

Our office accepts financing through CareCredit®.