The Importance of Board Certification
Cosmetic surgery can help you create a lasting investment in yourself, and you should take the time to choose a surgeon who is highly skilled to perform your procedure. When you talk about having breast augmentation, liposuction, or a facelift in Boca Raton, you may refer to the doctor who will perform your procedure as plastic surgeon or cosmetic surgeon. While these two terms are often used interchangeably, there's a big difference between cosmetic surgeons and board-certified plastic surgeons, and you should take the time to educate yourself about this difference so you can choose carefully.
Boca Raton plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Schuster is happy to share more information about his training and experience. You can meet with him when you request a FREE consultation or call his office to set up an appointment.
Cosmetic Surgeon vs. Plastic Surgeon
The fact is that any medical doctor can perform cosmetic surgery. Every day, doctors with a background in dermatology, gynecology, or even family medicine are performing breast augmentations and tummy tucks. These doctors do not have to have any specialized surgical training, which can impact the overall safety of your procedure and the aesthetic outcome that results.
Instead, when searching for a doctor to perform your cosmetic procedure, you should focus your search on board-certified plastic surgeons in Boca Raton, Florida. These surgeons have received many years of plastic surgery training and have met rigorous standards for board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), the only board sanctioned by the American Board of Medical Specialties (the umbrella organization that oversees 24 medical specialty boards) to certify doctors in head-to-toe plastic surgery expertise.
Dr. Schuster is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Boca Raton. This means that he has:
- A four-year college degree
- A degree from an accredited medical school
- 5 years of surgical residency, plus at least 2 years of specialized plastic surgery training
- A passing score on oral and written exams administered by the ABPS
- Passed a rigorous peer review process
Board Certification: Find Out Which Board
Some doctors will claim to be "board certified" but do not clarify the name of the board that has certified them. A "board" is any group of physicians who evaluate the skills of other physicians. The important thing to remember is that not all boards are created equal. For instance, the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery is not recognized as a board by the American Board of Medical Specialties, as is the American Board of Plastic Surgery and does not set its standards as high for certifying doctors. Board-certified plastic surgeons have been certified as proficient in a variety of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery techniques and have received special training in functional and aesthetic repair of body structures.
Dr. Schuster's Board Certification
Choosing a board-certified Boca Raton plastic surgeon like Dr. Schuster is the easiest way to ensure that you will have a highly trained doctor perform your procedure. He has the training, qualifications, and experience to make your surgery a success. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Schuster has been accepted as a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. These professional societies help surgeons share information with each other and learn about the latest advances in the field of plastic surgery.
Learn more about the importance of ABPS certification when you request a FREE appointment with Dr. Schuster online, or give us a call at (561) 912-9191. At Schuster Plastic Surgery in Boca Raton, we serve patients from Delray Beach, Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Boynton Beach and other South Florida communities.