One of my Choices of Plastic Surgeon is Not Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Yet. Should I Go With Her Anyway?

Your question raises a great question. I am Board Certified Plastic Surgeon but my full answer may surprise you. On one hand, I absolutely believe you should use a Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery(ABPS). On the other hand this does not guarantee you of a great result. It only enhances your odds. Even among ABPS approved surgeons, you should review photos, experience, and recommendations, if possible. This will further enhance your odds of a successful... more

Dear Texan, Board certification means that the doctor has basic knowledge and clinical skills to satisfy the American board plastic surgery . If your surgeon is more than 3-4 years in practice and did not pass his board, it is woriesome. If she just finished training, it is highly likely that she will pass it in the near future. This brings, though, another issue and that is experience. Even though you "LOVE" her, you have to consider the... more

All board certified plastic surgeons start out without certification when they begin their practice...if she is properly trained, has good surgical skills, experience and judgement, she will eventually earn her certification...if you gut feeling is positive, you should trust it rather than just go by a certificate.