What does it mean to be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

What does it mean to be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?

To be certified by the American Board of Plastic surgery every member must meet the following criteria:

Graduation from an accredited medical school
Five years of residency (usually three years of general surgery followed by two years of plastic surgery residency)
Two years of post-residency practice
Pass comprehensive oral and written exams

ASPS members comprise 97% of all physicians certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Unlike other physicians, ASPS members are qualified to perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures - everything from liposuction and facelifts to intricate reconstructive microsurgery. And remember: Just because a surgeon says he or she is board-certified does not mean they=re certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Look for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) logo.