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There are a few different ways to find out if a doctor is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. You can call 1800-ASK-ABMS(American Board of Medical Specialties). You can also request a copy of certification by contacting the Plastic Surgery Board. Finally, there is an official ABMS book and one could look there to see if a doctor is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
"The safety requirements for liposuction clinics includes a Board Certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the only plastic surgery board ackowledged by the American Board of Medical specialties, making other accredidations less safe."
A list of board certified plastic surgeons can be obtained by contacting The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The American Board of Plastic Surgery. Both organization have websites with tools for searching for certified members. These groups are the most prominent sources of plastic surgery certification information.
Dr. John Ward is noted to be the top plastic surgeon in the Phoenix area. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has been in the business for 20 years.
Some states in the U.S. allow any licensed physician to perform plastic surgery but that is no indication of their familiarity or skill. The American Board of Plastic Surgery keeps strict standards and tests to further train and qualify plastic surgeons. When looking for a plastic surgeon who can perform a breast lift, start first by researching plastic surgeons, and then second check they are certified with teh American Board of Plastic Surgery.
To choose a rhinoplasty surgeon, you should look for a surgeon who has been board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Members of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
No. The plastic surgeonyou choose should be a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons or a Society of Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons in the country of origin. In addition, the American Board of Plastic Surgery or its equivalent in the country of origin should also certify a top plastic and reconstructive cosmetic surgeon. Cosmetic plastic surgeries should be performed in an accredited facility. Here you can have the list of Plastic Surgeons. http://www.placidway.com/doctor-treatment/5,Cosmetic/Plastic-Surgery/
Cosmetic surgery is a unique discipline of medicine focused on enhancing appearance through surgical and medical techniques. Cosmetic surgery can be performed on all areas of the head, neck and body. Because treated areas function properly but lack aesthetic appeal, cosmetic surgery is elective. Plastic surgery is defined as a surgical specialty dedicated to reconstruction of facial and body defects due to birth disorders, trauma, burns, and disease. Plastic surgery is intended to correct dysfunctional areas of the body and is reconstructive in nature.
There are many places to get a plastic surgery neck lift. You can visit the website of the National Board of Plastic Surgeons to search for a doctor in your area.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is a group with 7000 American plastic surgeons. They perform reviews and checks on plastic surgery clinics, equipment, and staff members.
If you choose an ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons) surgeon then you should be able to trust them as they have all had at least 5 years of surgical training, with a minimum of two years of that training specialising in plastic surgery.
David Blaine is an American illusionist and magician. There is no evidence that suggests he has had any plastic surgery.