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Why Choose a Cosmetic Surgeon?

The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery prides itself on setting the highest standards for surgeons in the specialty of
cosmetic surgery. After you read through what it takes for a physician to become board certied by the ABCS, you’ll
see why choosing an ABCS surgeon means you’re choosing a genuine cosmetic surgery specialist.
 ABCS is the only certifying board that tests a surgeon’s knowledge and experience exclusively in cosmetic surgery.
 ABCS certied surgeons have completed a 1-2 year fellowship, training exclusively in cosmetic surgery & patient care.
 To achieve ABCS board certication, a surgeon must:
Spend a full year training exclusively and comprehensively in cosmetic surgery
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Perform a minimum of 300 individual cosmetic surgery procedures of the face, breast and body
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Have additional in-depth training in non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including Botox & llers, & laser resurfacing
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Perform & document an additional minimum set of cosmetic procedures following completion of 1-year fellowship
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Pass a comprehensive, rigorous 2-day oral and written exam covering all aspects of cosmetic surgery
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 ABCS certied surgeons are double board certied.
In addition to their ABCS board certication in cosmetic surgery, surgeons must already be board certied in one of
7 medical specialties related to cosmetic surgery before they can take the ABCS exam. The certifying board must
be recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
 ABCS certied surgeons have been carefully screened to ensure the highest level of patient safety, ethical practice,
and outstanding moral character.
 ABCS certied surgeons are re-examined every 10 years.
To maintain board certication, diplomates certied in 1998 and after must pass a comprehensive written exam,
complete 150 hours of continuing medical education, and demonstrate a high level of patient satisfaction based on
surveys.
 Only surgeons who commit to achieving this level of excellence in cosmetic surgery will qualify to sit for the ABCS
examination.
We believe board certication should be awarded to physicians who have demonstrated an exceptional level of
training and experience in their specialties, not just those who have met minimum standards. With an ABCS surgeon,
you know you’re in the hands of an elite cosmetic surgery specialist.