Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
vs. Cosmetic Surgeon
What is the Difference & Why Does it Matter?
When deciding to undergo a cosmetic procedure, it is important that you find a doctor
who is qualified and has the skills to perform your procedure with natural looking results.
California Surgical Institute has doctors who are Board Certified by the American Board
of Plastic Surgery to ensure that all of our patients receive optimal care from doctors who
have undergone extensive training in the specialized field of plastic surgery.
What is the American Board of Plastic Surgery?
The American Board of Plastic Surgery is the only sub-specialties board for cosmetic plastic surgery recognized by the American Medical Association. Since its recognition in 1941, this organization has regulated and certified surgeons for plastic and reconstructive surgery. Many physicians practicing plastic surgery are qualified and skilled surgeons; however, selecting a doctor who has been certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery ensures that your surgeon has undergone extensive specialized training and successfully passed rigorous examinations.
It is required that every surgeon complete a minimum of six years of general surgery training and at least three years of specialized training in cosmetic plastic & reconstructive surgery. Once a surgeon has completed their training, he or she is then able to take a written exam followed by an intense analysis of his or her work administered by the members of the board. Analysis includes skill level, talent and ethics. Only after a doctor has been approved by the board can a surgeon call him or herself a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
What is the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery?
The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery was founded as a corporation in 1982 as an independent organization to bring together surgeons performing cosmetic procedures. Many Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeons are qualified and skilled plastic surgeons; however, unlike the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a physician of any surgical specialty can complete a one-on-one observational training program, workshop, seminar or lecture to become eligible for board certification with this organization. A two day written and oral exam is then taken to become recognized as Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeon.
What Does This Mean to the Patient?
By selecting a surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, you know that you are in the hands of a surgeon who has completed extensive specialized training and has been approved by the top doctors in the country for his or her performance and ethics.
Find out if your surgeon is a Board Certified Plastic surgeon here.
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