The best way to check your surgeon’s certifications is during the consultation phase, when you may ask the surgeon if he is board certified. He should have no problem showing you proof a certification in good standing. This is highly recommended. According to the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a certified surgeon is someone has graduated from an accredited medical school, passed comprehensive oral and written exams, and completed a combination of at least five years of general surgery and plastic surgery residency training.
