9 Facts about ABCS Cosmetic Surgeons

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Why Choose an ABCS Surgeon

• 9 Facts about ABCS Surgeons

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1. Cosmetic Surgery

• The only certifying board that tests a surgeons
  knowledge and experience exclusively in cosmetic
  surgery

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2. Fellowship Trained

• Surgeons complete 1 year fellowship training
  exclusively in cosmetic surgery and patient care
• Graduated from accredited medical school
• Additional Residency Training

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3. Approved Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship

• Spend full year training in comprehensive
  cosmetic surgery
• Perform minimum 300 individual cosmetic surgery
  procedures of face, breast, body
• Receive in-depth non-surgical training (Botox,
  fillers, laser resurfacing, skin care)
• Perform and document additional minimum set of
  cosmetic procedures following fellowship
  completion
• Pass comprehensive, rigorous 2-day oral and
  written exam

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4. Accredited Hospitals

• Surgeons only operated in highest standards for
  safety, sanitation, preparedness
• Operate only in accredited hospitals and surgical
  centers
• Learn more about facility accreditation

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5. Double Board Certified

• Previously certified in one of 7 medical
  specialties related to cosmetic surgery
• Recognizes American Board of Medical Specialties
• American Osteopathic Association
• American Board of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

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6. Carefully Screened

• Highest level of Patient Safety, Ethical
  Practice, Outstanding Moral Character
• No history of substance abuse, criminal activity,
  or a restricted medical license

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7. Re-examined

• Re-examined every 10 years.
• Comprehensive written exam
• 150 Hours of continuing medical education
• Demonstrate high level of patient satisfaction

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8. Certificate of Added Qualification

• Earned CAQ distinguishes as specialist in facial
  cosmetic surgery or breast, body, extremity
  cosmetic surgery
• To earn
• Be a current ABCS Diplomate
• Complete 100 cases in speciality
• Complete 100 hours of continuing medical
  education
• Pass 2nd Oral Exam

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9. Level of Excellence

• We believe board certification 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
  youre in the hands of an elite cosmetic surgery
  specialist.