Fort Worth Rhinoplasty
What does being a member of ABFPRS mean and what difference does it make in my choice of a rhinoplasty surgeon?
Answer:
A rhinoplasty surgeon that is a member of ABFPRS means that they are certificed by the board. ABFPRS is the abbreviation for American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. This is the professional board of trusted professional practitioners of rhinoplasty. It is important that you choose a rhinooplasty surgeon that is a member of ABFPRS. A member of ABFPRS has passed meticulous evaluation standards set by the board. These standards include the following:
· Completion of residency in either head and neck surgery (otolaryngology) or plastic surgery after graduation from medical school.
· Passing of a second board with relevant specialization in surgery from the official certification board
· Completion of a two-day board examination about the relevant specialization.
· Submission of documentation of plastic surgery operation in the last 2 years with a minimum of 100 operations.
· Commitment to oath of professional licensees and ABFPRS Code of Ethics
What is board certification? What does “board”means?
Answer:
A “board” simply means an association of professionals who specialize in the same area. The organization sets a process of evaluation to maintain a high quality of professionalism in their area of expertise. Board certification means the process of evaluating a practitioner if they meet the criteria set by the board.
In the United States, the central board that oversees the medical profession is the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). The ABMS is the board that approves other certifying boards that are made up of specialists of different medicine areas.
The best rhinoplasty surgeons in the country have been certified by the American board of Medical Speicalties as well as the most specialized boards such as the American Board of Otolaryngology (ABO) and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS). The ABFPRS is the sole medical board in United States that gives certification to plastic surgeons of the face.