Plastic Surgery Board Certification
Authenticated credentials and qualifications are essential for building trust between providers and patients and for ensuring quality medical care that is safe and reliable. For this reason, many different "Boards" exist to certify the credentials of doctors in Plastic Surgery and related specialties.
Specialty Boards in the United States are regulated by the American Board of Medical Specialties, and the only plastic surgery-related Board recognized and regulated by this prestigious organization is the American Board of Plastic Surgery. All featured Surgeons in resource4cosmeticsurgery.com are highly trained professionals who are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery .
Board certification is one of the most important distinctions that a doctor can receive. These honored physicians are nationally recognized as experts in their field by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, or the ASPS . The ASPS is the largest cosmetic surgery specialty organization in the world, and was formed in 1931 by a group of plastic and reconstructive surgeons in order to establish guidelines and procedures for the diverse group of doctors who wanted to call themselves plastic surgeons.
ASPS recognized the power of plastic surgeons, and wanted to establish a society to both enforce standards and procedures and also foster communication between various fields for the benefit of all. The ASPS also established the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation in 1948 to further research and educational programs to ensure all member surgeons were familiar with the latest techniques and procedures.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is dedicated to the ethical and moral responsibility of its member surgeons, and in fact the main requirement for admission to the board is conformity to the board's unwavering commitment to patient welfare and security. If your doctor is certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, you can be assured that you will be in responsible, ethical, and experienced hands.
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) is another distinguished organization comprised solely of board-certified plastic surgeons specializing in cosmetic plastic surgery.
The 2200-member ASAPS is the only plastic surgery organization devoted entirely to the advancement of cosmetic surgery and the group is recognized throughout the world as the authoritative source for cosmetic surgery education.
ASAPS plastic surgeons undergo a rigorous certification process that ensures that members are fully trained and highly experienced in performing safe, ethical, and medically sound cosmetic procedures. Active members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
The 21st century presents many challenges for these distinguished organizations. Although the rise of elective cosmetic surgery has stretched the conception of what exactly is responsible surgery, the seal of a board certified surgeon is still the mark of quality that you can depend on for responsible care.