ASPS Importance for Breast Lift/Augmentation?

I was just about to pick up the phone to make appointment to have consultation for BL & BA, when I noticed from PS's website that it doesn't mention ASPS, just something about AAAASF. I couldn't find his information from www.plasticsurgery.org either. His before & after gallery is very impressive, as well as his reviews I was able to find online. This is hopefully once in a lifetime- procedure to me and I would love to be on hands I can trust. What is the experts opinion on this matter?

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by Sizzie in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Plastic surgeon qualifications

The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is the only Board which approves board certification. The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) is recognized by the ABMS. You should see a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Most board certified plastic surgeons are members of either or both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Membership in those... more

Ralph R. Garramone, MD

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Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation Qualifications

The ASPS is a society which board certified plastic surgeons can join. So if your surgeon is a member of this society I think the main advantage is you will know that he is a board certified plastic surgeon. To check on the certification of your doctor go to the American Board of Medical Specialties website ( the link is included below ) and register and you will be able to see what real certifications your doctor has. I say real because the only real certification for plastic... more

Choosing Plastic Surgeon for Breast Augmentation/Lifting?

Thank you for the question. It will be up to you to do your due diligence in the process of plastic surgeon selection. I would suggest starting with the American Society of Plastic Surgery and/or the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgery to obtain a list of well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.  Then, I would suggest you visit a few surgeons whose practices concentrate on aesthetic surgery. Ask to see lots of examples of their work and preferably... more

Picking your plastic surgeon

Please visit with a plastic surgeon who is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and who is board certified specifically by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Your can find a ASPS member surgeon in your area from the plasticsurgery.org website. Best of luck!

Should a plastic surgeon do my breast surgery?

While it is imprudent to comment on any individuals qualifications and work without thorough knowledge, in general, breast augmentation and lift being plastic surgical procedures, you are best off finding a surgeon fully trained in the specialty, and one who has demonstrated to his or her peers that he/she is qualified in the principles and practice of plastic surgery.