How do I know if a plastic surgeon is board certified?

Look for a doctor who is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and is a diplomat or board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). The ABPS has very strict guidelines for granting certification. Verifying certification can get very confusing if your doctor insists he or she is board certified in cosmetic surgery but doesn't specifically say that he or she is ABMS certified in plastic surgery.

I will warn you now that if this happens you should look elsewhere. There are many sound-alike medical boards out there, and coming from a doctor, those credentials might give the impression that your doctor is as highly qualified as one certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. The truth is that any group of doctors can get together and create their own certification board.

Many of these boards apply to the ABMS for membership, but to date, only a select few have ever been accepted. More than 100 boards have been rejected but are still out there, operating under their own guidelines and requirements.

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