The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery announces the granting of certification to 13 cosmetic surgeons.
Certification first requires the completion of an approved residency program in a related specialty and the earning of a primary board certification in that specialty. Potential diplomates then enter into a 1- to 2-year cosmetic fellowship training, which requires the completion of at least 300 major cosmetic surgery cases and the receipt of additional in-depth training in nonsurgical cosmetic procedures. The intensive training is then followed by an oral and written examination covering all aspects of cosmetic surgery, explains a media release from the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.
This training could add up to around 14 years of training beyond high school and 6 years beyond medical school, on average.
“The road to ABCS board certification requires passion for cosmetic medicine and surgery, commitment to continued education and training, and dedication to providing patients with safe, beautiful results,” says American Board of Cosmetic Surgery president Dr Jacob Haiavy, in the release. “Our diplomates should be commended for the years they’ve spent honing their skills and their efforts in attaining this board certification.”
Patients considering a cosmetic surgery procedure are always advised to seek a board-certified cosmetic surgeon.
[Source(s): American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, PR Newswire]
