First, Do No Harm: American Board of Cosmetic Surgery Announces New Cosmetic Surgery Patient Safety Certification Program

The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery is now encouraging members to earn their Cosmetic Surgery Patient Safety (CSPS) certification.

"While all of our board-certified cosmetic surgeons are already required to understand and meet high safety standards, this added credential shows patients the surgeon has gone above and beyond in prioritizing safety matters," explains Dr. Wilbur Hah, Texas cosmetic surgeon and president of the Board, in a news release.

To display the Cosmetic Surgery Patient Safety badge, cosmetic surgeons must pass a specialized, in-depth patient safety exam in addition to the fellowship training and exams they completed to become a board certified. The CSPS logo is intended to reassure patients that not only is their surgeon highly trained in cosmetic procedures: they are also up to date on the latest research-driven best practices for patient safety.

To find a surgeon with Cosmetic Surgery Patient Safety certification, patients should look for the CSPS badge on a board certified cosmetic surgeon's member profile, on their social media or website, or at their practice. 

"Choosing a board-certified cosmetic surgeon with extensive experience, the highest level of training, and very safe practices is within reach. Once patients realize that, they will settle for nothing less," Hah says.