Patients are advised to find a doctor who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), the only board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties to certify a surgeon in plastic surgery of the face and of the entire body.
Certification by the ABPS is one of the highest accomplishments for a plastic surgeon because it means that the surgeon has formal training in an accredited plastic surgery residency program and is required to maintain their certification through an extensive on-going training and certification.
If your surgeon is ABPS-certified, they will have:
· Completed at least five years of surgical residency training after medical school, including at least two years in plastic surgery.
· Has passed comprehensive cosmetic and reconstructive surgery exams.
· Is qualified to perform cosmetic and reconstructive procedures – everything from liposuction and facelifts to intricate wound repair.
To verify a surgeon’s certification status, contact either of these organizations:
The American Board of Plastic Surgery
www.abplsurg.org
215-587-9322
The American Board of Medical Specialties
www.abms.org
1-800-776-2378
