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

I was referred to a surgeon by another surgeon. I went in to see her and LOVED her. She was very thorough, answered my questions honestly with great detail and I felt good about her. After I saw her, I realized that she was not yet certified. I emailed her about that and a few other things. She replied the next day to answer my questions. She just started her practice and is in the process of becoming certified and is halfway through it. What are your thoughts on using her?

3 Doctor Answers | Asked by Dreamer2013 in Somewhere
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Should board certification be a requirement for choosing a Plastic Surgeon

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
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Board certification

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
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Board certified plastic surgeon

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.
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