Anyone with a medical license can call themselves a cosmetic surgeon. Three quick checks tell you who has the training.
Board certification
Look for certification by the national specialty board for plastic surgery. You can confirm it on the board’s public website in a minute.
Hospital privileges
Ask which hospital lets the surgeon perform the same operation. Hospitals check training before they grant privileges.
An accredited suite
Office operating rooms should be accredited by a recognized national accrediting body. Ask who gives the anesthesia and whether they are board certified too.