I have normal breasts and just looking for Augmentation. Several Doctors in my area are not Board Certified in Plastic Surgery but they do hundreds/thousands of these surgeries.
April 8, 2016
Answer: Huge difference between Plastic Surgeon vs Cosmetic Surgeon Thank you for your question. There is a huge difference between the two. A plastic surgeon completes a residency, typically 6 years, that is the certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and recognized by the American Board of Medical Sub Specialties (AKA ABMS). There is no board, that is recognized by the American Board of Medical Sub Specialties for Cosmetic Surgery. This is extremely important. Only one group of surgeons goes through an extensive training program over many years which is approved by the ABMS that is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. In addition completion of the training program doesn't guarantee a Board Certification. A plastic surgeon who, completes their training successfully, must take and pass a written and oral board examination. These exams are also certified by the ABMS. This training, examination, and certifications only applies to plastic surgeons. Only plastic surgeons under go such extensive training. I hope you find this information useful.
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April 8, 2016
Answer: Huge difference between Plastic Surgeon vs Cosmetic Surgeon Thank you for your question. There is a huge difference between the two. A plastic surgeon completes a residency, typically 6 years, that is the certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and recognized by the American Board of Medical Sub Specialties (AKA ABMS). There is no board, that is recognized by the American Board of Medical Sub Specialties for Cosmetic Surgery. This is extremely important. Only one group of surgeons goes through an extensive training program over many years which is approved by the ABMS that is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. In addition completion of the training program doesn't guarantee a Board Certification. A plastic surgeon who, completes their training successfully, must take and pass a written and oral board examination. These exams are also certified by the ABMS. This training, examination, and certifications only applies to plastic surgeons. Only plastic surgeons under go such extensive training. I hope you find this information useful.
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December 22, 2015
Answer: Difference between Board Certified in Plastic Surgery and Board Certified in Cosmetic Surgery Board certification typically means that one goes through a rigorous program followed by testing based on clinical knowledge, such as in plastic surgery. Cosmetic surgery however, is not a recognized board specialty and therefore you need no formal training to call yourself a board certified cosmetic surgeon. In other words, a family practician, pediatrician or any other specialty whos' training does not include cosmetic surgery, can claim to be a board certified cosmetic surgeon. I hope this helps. Best wishes.
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December 22, 2015
Answer: Difference between Board Certified in Plastic Surgery and Board Certified in Cosmetic Surgery Board certification typically means that one goes through a rigorous program followed by testing based on clinical knowledge, such as in plastic surgery. Cosmetic surgery however, is not a recognized board specialty and therefore you need no formal training to call yourself a board certified cosmetic surgeon. In other words, a family practician, pediatrician or any other specialty whos' training does not include cosmetic surgery, can claim to be a board certified cosmetic surgeon. I hope this helps. Best wishes.
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