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Does a Plastic Surgeon Have to Be Board Certified?

asked 1 year ago by jackie santagadea
Latest answer by Armando Soto, MD
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Tags: board certification, credentials, qualifications

I recently went in for a consult with a surgeon regarding brazillian butt augmentation and breast implants and the pictures of before and after seem great but when I asked if he was board certified he said not but that been board certified is just one more star to a surgeon curriculum and that many surgeons who are board certified do a bad job. I'm very confuse as I should trust him with my surgery or not.

5 answers to Does a Plastic Surgeon Have to Be Board Certified?

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Board-certification

Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery is a sign that a plastic surgeon has met certain requirements, training, ethical standards, and experience. Can a board-certified plastic surgeon do a "bad" job. Of course. Can a non-board-certified plastic surgeon be a genius? Of course. But elective surgery is all about reducing your risk and increasing your chance of success. I would ask around about your plastic surgeon. Some are just out of residency and are not... more
Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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You need a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

There are so many bogus doctors out there praying on the unsuspecting patient.  It is really a terrible shame.  If you want real, honest and excellent care first find a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (not just "board certified" as you need to know in WHAT they are certified).  Interview 2 or 3 and select the best.  But don't ever let a non-board certified doctor play down the value of being a real board certified plastic surgeon.... more
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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You NEED a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Hi there- I am VERY concerned about what this surgeon said to you, and would think (based on what he said) there is probably a reason he is not board certified. It also makes me wonder if the photos you were shown were actually his own work. I would be very worried, and do not think I could recommend a surgeon to a family member under these circumstances. Here is some advice on how to find a surgeon you like and CAN trust:
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon
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Board certified plastic surgeon

If your doctor is a young plastic surgeon and going through the certification process, then it may be ok. But if he is not board ceritified and not in the process of certification, I would be cautious.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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When choosing a board certified surgeon: Things to think about.

Think about this: Are you sure the before and after photos were the surgeon's work,. If he was board certifed, they would have to be as well as meet certain criteria for standardization. If he was not board certfied, he could be showing you anyone's work, taken from the internet, and there would be few if any consequences to him/her. Choosing a board certifed surgeon means that surgeon is subject to ongoing scrutiny by his/her peers and can... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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