How to Choose a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Miami
Board certification, accredited facilities, real experience, and honest consultations separate great surgeons from risky ones. Here's exactly what to check.
Miami is one of the busiest cosmetic surgery markets in the country — which means a lot of choice, and a lot of marketing. The surgeon you choose matters more than any other decision in this process. Use this checklist to separate excellent, safe providers from the rest.
1. Verify board certification
Look specifically for the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). This certification requires years of accredited surgical training and rigorous examination. Be cautious of similar-sounding titles — “board-certified cosmetic surgeon” is not the same as ABPS-certified plastic surgeon and can reflect very different training.
2. Confirm the facility is accredited
Surgery should happen in a facility accredited by a recognized body (AAAASF, AAAHC, or the Joint Commission), with a board-certified anesthesiologist or CRNA. Accreditation means the operating environment meets strict safety standards.
3. Look for focused experience
You want a surgeon who performs breast procedures regularly — not occasionally. Ask how many they do per year and whether breast surgery is a core part of their practice.
4. Judge the consultation itself
A good consultation is a conversation, not a sales pitch. Green flags:
- They listen to your goals and examine your anatomy.
- They explain options honestly, including trade-offs and risks.
- They give a clear, itemized quote.
- They never pressure you to “book today.”
5. Red flags to walk away from
- Pressure tactics, “today-only” pricing, or rushed decisions.
- Prices that seem too good to be true (corners get cut somewhere).
- Vague credentials or an unaccredited facility.
- Reluctance to answer questions about training or complications.
6. Review real, consistent results
Ask to see the surgeon’s own before-and-after photos of real patients (with consent), and check that results look natural and consistent with what you want.
This is general information, not medical advice. Always verify credentials directly and consult a qualified, board-certified surgeon.
We do the first round of vetting for you. Every surgeon we connect you with is board-certified and operates in an accredited Miami facility — and the consultation is free.
Frequently asked
What board certification should a breast augmentation surgeon have?
Look for certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) — the gold standard for plastic surgery. Beware vague titles like "board-certified cosmetic surgeon," which can mean very different training.
Why does the surgical facility matter?
Procedures should be performed in an accredited surgical facility (e.g., AAAASF, AAAHC, or Joint Commission) with board-certified anesthesia. Accreditation signals strict safety and equipment standards.