Mommy Makeover: Q&A
Ask a QuestionIs a Certification From ABCS the same as ABPS For a Mommy Makeover?
I found a Dr that I really like with an American Board of Cosmetic Surgery Certification.. Is that adequate, or does he need to be a member of different societies? He is also a faculty member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Physicians. I'm doing a Mommy Makeover, and only want to do it once!
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Busy Mama
in Liberty Lake, WA
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American Board of Plastic Surgery Certification is Required
A mommy makeover is a very complex operation that should only be performed by trained plastic surgeons who have been certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Many physicians use the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery certification to mislead patients into thinking they are board certified in plastic surgery.
Best of Luck,
Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Big difference
I concur fully with my colleages. The only certification in plastic surgery recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialities (ABMS) is board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. "Accept no imitations." Approach with caution and visit with a plastic surgeon in your area who is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. I've listed the website for...
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Beware! You are probably not seeing a Plastic Surgeon
I would strongly advise you to be very careful in going to a non-board certified plastic surgeon for plastic surgery. The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery in not a real board, and does not represent real board certification. This is a self appointed board without the rigorous requirement for training as with the American Board of Plastic Surgery, which is the only board certification for plastic surgery. The majority of members of the America Academy of Cosmetic...
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Get thee to a plastic surgeon
I can only stress to you - use a board certified plastic surgeon. These doctor are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. That is the only board recognized by the American Board of medical Specialties.. Members of the Cosmetic Surgery board could be trained in OB/GYN, dermatology or even internal medicine. You can find a board certified plastic surgeon in your area by going to plasticsurgery.org . This is a classic case of let the buyer beware. ...
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ABCS certification--this is NOT an ABMS Board, and this physician is NOT a "real" plastic surgeon.
The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery is NOT an American Board of Medical Specialties member Board--it is a self-designated "board" that "certifies" physicians of various specialties who wish to perform cosmetic surgery procedures--doctors with significantly less true surgical training (and often only via weekend "courses") than American Board of Plastic Surgery-certified plastic surgeons. That is why they call themselves "cosmetic surgeons;" they are...
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“Self proclaimed board versus a legitimate board”
The multitude of alphabet soup organizations and boards is very confusing for patients. The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) sound nearly the same, but there are vast differences. The American Board of Plastic Surgery is a real nationally recognized board, while the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery is a self proclaimed group of individuals who wanted to try to legitimize their entry into the field of cosmetic surgery without the...
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The American Board of plasticsurgery and alphabet soup.
It is very confusing for the average patient to understand the variety of letters that go along with credentialing in this country. It's like alphabet soup.
The American Board of plastic surgery is the only board in the country that certifies board certified plastic surgeons. Their initials are ABPS. Members of the American Board of plastic surgery are listed on their website.
Members of the American Board of plastic surgery are able to become members of the American Society of...
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Do your homework on board certification
You have gotten very good advice regarding the difference betwen American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. It is very confusing for patients as the two boards sound nearly the same. Intentionally misleading. Read my blog post for more...
York Yates, MD - Utah.
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Not All Board Certifications Are The Same
The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) certifies only surgeons who have completed both General Surgery and Plastic Surgery training in accredited residency programs and have passed a rigorous series of written and oral exams. They then may apply for membership in The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Those who specialize in cosmetic Plastic Surgery may apply for membership in The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). You can be assured that surgeons with...
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Don't be fooled by fake boards!!
Stay away from this surgeon!!!!!!!! There are NO cosmetic surgery certifications that are recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialists. This is because you can get these 'certifications' by sending in a list of cases and some money. They do not require ANY actual training in plastic surgery. Don't be one of those patients who regret not doing their homework and wind up spending thousands of dollars but get bad results only because they did not go to a real board...
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