To the Editor .—I laud Dr Jack Anderson's professed goal of ending the plastic surgery wars in his commentary in theArchives. 1 Certainly, as he concludes, it is not an impossible dream for men of good will. I do take issue, however, with his proposed solution, for it betrays what is really wrong with cosmetic surgery today. The so-called turf wars are an embarrassment to all and unseemly behavior for professionals of dignity, but the real subject of our concern should be the well-being of our patients. They care not a whit about our squabbles, but want only quality care. How is a poor patient to select a well-trained surgeon from the advice available through media ballyhoo? The biggest advertisements, the fanciest office, the slickest sales force, or the presence of a celebrity in the waiting room are poor criteria from which to select a surgeon. The issue of