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If a Doctor is Certified by the The American Board of Surgery?

And a member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, ASPS, and a fellow of The American College of Surgeons. Is this a surgeon I can trust to do a rhinoplasty on me ? Or should I seek a different board certification and if so what type?

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16 Doctor Answers | Asked by Balancedlife in Stockton, CA

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Bored with the Boards

The boards to consider when having any procedure are those accredited by the ACGME which is the body that accredits residencies in the US. This gives the assurance that the individual has had rigorous and accredited training in the speciality. There are two ACGME accredited boards that cover the plastic surgery of the face The American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery. Members have at least had core training in rhinoplasty. More importantly, look at... more

So many boards! Whom to choose for rhinoplasty?

The American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery has doctors that are best trained in rhinoplasty surgery. The ASPS that you mention (and hopefully ASAPS as well) are organizations that require the surgeon to be board certified as a minimum requirement of their organization. As many have stated, this is a good minimum starting point. It's still good to check credentials, experience, academic affiliation, publications, and of course... more

Choosing a surgeon for rhinoplasty

The American Board of Surgery and American College of Surgeons do not certify physicians to perform a rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty is the hardest operation to do in the entire field of cosmetic surgery and it is best to seek someone who has devoted an extensive amount of their practice to the entire discipline of rhinoplasty. Look for someone who has original background and board certification in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck surgery, AND is board certified by of the American Board of... more

Qualifications for Performing Rhinoplasty

The most important thing is that the surgeon has experience and expertise in rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty is the most difficult and challenging procedure in plastic surgery. At the very minimum they need to be Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and/or The American Board of Otolaryngology, or American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. This will get you into the correct area of surgeons (both Otolaryngologists and Plastic Surgeons) that perform a lot of... more

Rod J. Rohrich, MD

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Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Board certification is a starting point, not the final decision factor

You are on a good starting point when it comes to selecting the right surgeon for your rhinoplasty. Board certified plastic surgeons or facial plastic surgeons have the fundamental training necessary to perform these surgeries. The individual surgeon's experiences and your own level of trust are probably more critical than just board certification. Make sure your surgeon clearly understand your issues and concerns and able to provide clear and sensible solutions for you. It's important to... more

Certification in plastic surgery

If your surgeon is a member of ASPS, they are probably also certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Rhinoplasty was a part of their training, but you need to investigate even further. Not all plastic surgeons are comfortable with rhinoplasty. You need to see many examples of their work to get an idea of their experience and competence. But from what you have told me the credentials are the right ones.

Board certification is essential but you should ask more questions

Both board certified plastic surgeons and facial plastic surgeon are qualified to do rhinoplasty. The key question is the surgeons experience and skills. You need to get at least two consultation and find a surgeon that feel comfortable with their results.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

28 reviews

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Certification

Wonderful question and the responses are interesting as well. Basically you have two groups, the general plastic surgeons, and the ear nose throat surgeons, who both want to do nose jobs. They bicker all the time. The two board qualifications to pay attention to are Plastic Surgery, and Facial Plastic Surgery. Both are fully certified by the American Medical Association. Both are qualified. I am Canadian, and I have all my Canadian qualifications plus all my American... more

Certification

There is overlap in who is trained to do a good rhinoplasty. If my family was asking for a referral, I would ask that the person be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and be a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. This means that they do a majority of Plastic Surgery in Aesthetic Plastic surgery. The training and breadth of training is by far the most of all the specialties. Many facial plastic surgeons do mostly ENT (ear... more

Dan Mills, MD

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Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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What qualifications should one look for in a rhinoplasty surgeon?

Board certification is a critical distinction of a well trained surgeon. Most rhinoplasties are performed by surgeons certified by either the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery or the American Board of Plastic Surgery. The vast majority of these surgeons have training in cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty which is a great starting point for your research. You will also want to look at their before and after photos to ensure that they have a similar aesthetic sense... more

If a Doctor is Certified by the The American Board of Surgery?

Your surgeon, in my opinion, should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, or a candidate for certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. If he of she is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and is confident he or she can produce for you the result you desire, you are probably safe. If you want an experienced surgeon, check before and after photos of patients the surgeon has operated upon to be sure you agree that results he/she... more

Rhinoplasty surgeon

A plastic surgeon boarded by the ABPS and a member of ASPS is qualified to perform rhinoplasty. Make sure he has experience.

Steven Wallach, MD

12 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Choosing a Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Dear Balancedlife, Both plastic surgeons and facial plastic surgeons are qualified to perform rhinoplasty. Board certification is provided by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), the American Board of Otolaryngology (ABO), and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS). Beware of any other board "certifications" as they are likely to be in a different area of expertise or provided by a body not recognized by the American Board of... more

Board Certification - What does this mean?

To be a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons requires that you are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. A surgeon with these credentials has at least met the minimum requirements and has the level of training to perform a rhinoplasty.

Board Certification when Selecting a Surgeon for Rhinoplasty

In addition to board certification by either the the Board of Plastic Surgery or the Board of Facial Plastic Surgery you want a surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty surgery. I don't want a surgeon who primarily does breast augmentation doing my rhinoplasty. Ask about the number of rhinoplasties your surgeon performs and carefully look at his/her results in noses like yours.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

9 reviews

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Board certification and rhinoplasty.

There are 2 prinicpal boards that certify surgeons that are most qualified to perform rhinoplasty: American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABPRS) More important than this, however, is the surgeon's experience. Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS, FRCSC.