Credentials of Wave Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Laser Center

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Plastic surgery involves many choices. The first and most important is selecting a surgeon you can trust.

As any licensed physician can perform cosmetic & reconstructive plastic surgery, it’s crucial to find one who is properly trained and certified. Choosing a surgeon who is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons is the first step to ensure quality care and outcomes. Each ASPS Member Surgeon has at least five years of surgical training with a minimum of three years experience specifically in plastic surgery.

All ASPS Member Surgeons are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Protect yourself by choosing a physician who is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Many health care 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 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 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. When you choose an ASPS Member Surgeon you know your surgeon:

Has at least 5 years of training and experience in surgery, with 3 years specifically in plastic surgery
Is trained and experienced in all plastic surgery procedures, including breast, body, face and reconstruction.
Operates only in accredited medical facilities
Adheres to a strict code of ethics
Fulfills continuing medical education requirements, including standards and innovations in patient safety.
Is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery or in Canada by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada®.

Wave Plastic Surgery is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world. Founded in 1931, the society is composed of board-certified plastic surgeons who perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. ASPS Member SurgeonOnly members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons may display the ASPS Member Surgeon logo. This symbol of excellence in plastic surgery is what to look for when deciding on a surgeon. It tells you that you are choosing a physician who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada important credentials.
Wave Plastic Surgery is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc. was organized in June 1937 by representatives of various groups interested in this type of surgery and received recognition as a subsidiary of the American Board of Surgery in May 1938. The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc. was given the status of a major specialty board in May 1941 by action of the Advisory Board for Medical Specialties as approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association, which has designated certain specialty fields as being suitable to be represented by specialty boards. Plastic surgeons certified by the Board are listed in the Official ABMS Directory of Board Certified Medical Specialists published by Elsevier in cooperation with the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).
Wave Plastic Surgery is certified and is participating with the ABMS Maintenance of Certification (Plastic Surgery) Established in 1933, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), a not-for-profit organization comprising 24 medical specialty Member Boards, is the pre-eminent entity overseeing the certification of physician specialists in the United States. The primary function of ABMS is to assist its Member Boards in developing and implementing educational and professional standards to evaluate and certify physician specialists. By participating in these initiatives, ABMS also serves as a unique and highly influential voice in the healthcare industry, bringing focus and rigor to issues involving specialization and certification in medicine. ABMS is a designated primary equivalent source of credential information.
Wave Plastic Surgery is an active member of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons California Society of Plastic Surgeons is an organization of practicing, board-certified plastic surgeons committed to the highest ethical standards. Our mission is to advance the profession of plastic surgery through continuing educational activities, advise the public, and act as patient advocates, protecting the welfare of the people of California with respect to cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Our society is an invaluable resource for patients seeking information concerning plastic surgery and for those requiring the expertise of our member surgeons located throughout the state. This website will allow you to identify our Board Certified Plastic Surgeons in the various locales using our member directory. It also serves as an educational forum for patients and physicians alike as we strive to provide the highest quality care. Are you looking for a plastic surgeon in California? With all the different plastic surgery options in California, it is easy to be overwhelmed with your choices. We understand that choosing a highly trained and qualified plastic surgeon is important in making your cosmetic or reconstructive goals successful.
Wave Plastic Surgery is an active member of the American College of Surgeons The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice. Members of the American College of Surgeons are referred to as "Fellows." The letters FACS (Fellow, American College of Surgeons) after a surgeon's name mean that the surgeon's education and training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation, and have been found to be consistent with the high standards established and demanded by the College. There is also another category of membership known as "Associate Fellow." This category was established to provide an opportunity for surgeons who are beginning surgical practice and who meet specific requirements to assume an active role in the College at an early stage in their careers. In addition, there are categories of membership for surgical residents, medical students, and members of the surgical team. The College currently has approximately 78,000 members, including more than 4,000 Fellows in other countries, making it the largest organization of surgeons in the world. There are presently more than 2,600 Associate Fellows.
Wave Plastic Surgery is fully accredited by the AAAASF Wave’s AAAASF-accredited facility includes three fully equipped operating rooms along with individual preparation and recovery areas to ensure maximum patient safety and comfort before and after plastic surgery. Wave Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Laser Center has two fully equipped, state-of-the-art in-office operating rooms that are fully accredited, safe, and private. The operating rooms are specifically designed to perform plastic surgery and offers privacy, continuity of care, and significant cost savings to the patient. Wave Plastic Surgery & Laser Center is fully accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc. (AAAASF) was established in 1980. Its primary mission is to ensure the highest quality patient care in the ambulatory surgery setting. Today, with more than 2,000 accredited outpatient surgical facilities, the not-for-profit AAAASF is the largest accrediting organization of its kind in the nation.