Abdominoplasty

Finding the Right Surgeon

Before electing to have abdominoplasty you must find a qualified surgeon. One who is board certified. Be wary of any doctor who identifies him or herself as simply “board certified.” All certification boards are not the same; you need to understand exactly what the “board certification” means.

In the United States there are several plastic surgery certifications: the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS); the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS); and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Claims of board certification can be verified by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Be sure that the doctor is board certified specifically in the area of abdominoplasty plastic surgery.

In Canada make certain that the surgeon is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

To find a plastic surgeon that performs this procedure in your area, visit the online referral service of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). It is the largest plastic surgery organization in the world, and is the foremost authority on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.

All ASPS physicians are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

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