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What You Get With A Board Certified Surgeon

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:34:17 +0000

Today we will cover some of the qualifications necessary to obtain certification from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Once certified, surgeons are qualified to practice in an array of areas as they have proven that they are capable of executing various surgical procedures. Below are a few of the qualifications necessary so when you choose a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon you know they have:

Has at least 6 years of training and experience in surgery, with 3 years specifically in plastic surgery

Is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

Operates only in accredited medical facilities

Adheres to a strict code of ethics

Fulfills continuing education requirements, including patient safety techniques

Will be your partner, working to achieve your goals

Qualifications For ASPS Membership

admin — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:06:51 +0000

As we covered in the previous post the ASPS (American Society For Plastic Surgeons) is a coveted and necessary position for any surgeon looking to establish themselves. Here we will cover a few of of the credentials necessary to qualify for membership to the society:

- Has at least 6 years of training and experience in surgery, with 3 years specifically in plastic surgery

- Is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

- Operates only in accredited medical facilities

- Fulfills continuing education requirements, including patient safety techniques

- Will be your partner, working to achieve your goals

To ensure that your surgeon is capable of the necessary tasks to complete your surgery, look for the ASPS symbol in association with their site or name.

ASPS 101

admin — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:22:28 +0000

While many people in the world of plastic surgery are aware of board certification as an important element of the surgical process, few know the background and purpose of the society.

As the largest plastic surgery society in the world, the mission of ASPS is to advance quality care to plastic surgery patients by encouraging high standards of training, ethics, physician practice and research in plastic surgery. In addition, the society advocates for patient safety, such as requiring its members to operate in accredited surgical facilities that have passed rigorous external review of equipment and staffing.

Being part of the society is an honor and a privilege, as only members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons may display the ASPS Member Surgeon logo.