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About Qualifications
ASPS Qualifications
ASPS

Many healthcare providers are now performing plastic surgery procedures, but that doesn’t mean they’re all qualified to perform plastic surgery. ASPS Member Surgeons are trained and certified in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures of all types.

Members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS®) are certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The ABPS is approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties to certify physicians in plastic surgery of the face and all areas of the body.

By choosing an ASPS Member Surgeon, you know
your provider will:

• Have at least 6 years of training and experience in surgery, with 3 years specifically in plastic surgery
  
• Be certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  
• Operate only in accredited medical facilities
  
• Adhere to a strict code of ethics
  
• Fulfill continuing education requirements, including patient safety techniques
  
• Be your partner, working to achieve your goals

Only members with these qualifications have earned the right to display the ASPS Member Surgeon symbol.

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