Hi! So I have a BA with scheduled for October! But I just realized the surgeon is certified through the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, not the board of plastic surgery. Is that good enough for a surgeon? He has excellent reviews, been practicing for 20 years, photos of his work/revisions are phenomenal. I’m just concerned cause I read you should go with a surgeon who’s certified through the American board of plastic surgery, not cosmetic. Help!
August 26, 2020
Answer: American Board of Plastic Surgery vs American board of Cosmetic surgery? Hello, thank you for your question. The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) sound nearly the same, but there are vast differences. The American Board of Plastic Surgery is a real nationally recognized board, while the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery is a self proclaimed group of individuals who wanted to try to legitimize their entry into the field of cosmetic surgery without the required legitimate credentials (actual completion of formal supervised plastic surgery training and board certification).
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August 26, 2020
Answer: American Board of Plastic Surgery vs American board of Cosmetic surgery? Hello, thank you for your question. The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) sound nearly the same, but there are vast differences. The American Board of Plastic Surgery is a real nationally recognized board, while the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery is a self proclaimed group of individuals who wanted to try to legitimize their entry into the field of cosmetic surgery without the required legitimate credentials (actual completion of formal supervised plastic surgery training and board certification).
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August 25, 2020
Answer: ABPS Good afternoon! Only real trained plastic surgeons can hope to achieve certification through the American Board of Plastic Surgery through thorough, extensive education, training, and examination- all the other wannabes can send in 5 box tops and a coupon and become certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.
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August 25, 2020
Answer: ABPS Good afternoon! Only real trained plastic surgeons can hope to achieve certification through the American Board of Plastic Surgery through thorough, extensive education, training, and examination- all the other wannabes can send in 5 box tops and a coupon and become certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.
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