The Importance Of Board Certification In Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgeons combine knowledge, surgicalthat takes years to complete. The following
skill, technical expertise and ethics to achieve theirtraining is required before a surgeon can be board
goal of providing aesthetic enhancement for theircertified:
patients.Four years of medical school One year of
When choosing a cosmetic surgeon it is importantinternship in General Surgery Three or more
to select a cosmetic surgeon who is boardyears residency in General Surgery Two to three
certified. In most states it is legal for anyyears residency in Plastic Surgery Additional
physician who holds a valid medical license, with orfellowships recommended but not required
without surgical training, to practice cosmeticThe number of people seeking cosmetic surgery
surgery.has increased dramatically over the years and
Why is Board Certification Important?more and more doctors are offering cosmetic
Board certification is important because it makessurgery to their patients, so it is important you
certain that your cosmetic surgeon has theobtain accurate information regarding cosmetic
training, qualifications and experience needed tosurgery and the doctors who perform it. You
perform your cosmetic surgical procedure safelyshould be aware of your doctor's education,
and skillfully. A board certified cosmetic surgeontraining, experience and competence with the
has greater insight into your needs, hascosmetic surgical procedure you are
knowledge of state-of-the-art techniques and thecontemplating.
surgical skill and judgment to recommend andYour cosmetic surgeon should be board certified
perform the cosmetic surgical procedure that willwith the American Board of Plastic Surgery and
enhance your appearance effectively and safely.hold memberships in the American Society of
What Does it Take to Become Board Certified?Plastic Surgeons or the American Society for
In order for a surgeon to become board certifiedAesthetic Plastic Surgeons.
they must go through a long demanding process