American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery

The certifying board for facial cosmetic surgery

Certification you can verify.

The American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery examines and certifies surgeons in cosmetic surgery of the face, head, and neck. Every certification we issue is a public record — check it here, at the source.

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5

certified surgeons in the public directory

9

board-published procedure guides

100%

of records verified at the primary source

Considering a procedure

Plain guides to what each procedure does, who it suits, recovery, and risks — written to inform, not to sell.

Procedure guides

Choosing a surgeon

What certification means, which questions reveal training and judgment, and the safety standards a facility must meet.

How to choose

Verifying a credential

Hospitals, insurers, and patients can confirm any ABFCS certification against the Board’s own records, instantly.

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Why a board for the face alone

United States residency programs are organized around medically necessary care. Cosmetic expertise of the face is built afterward — through fellowship training and examined experience. No government body checks whether a surgeon advertising facial cosmetic surgery actually has it.

This Board exists to close that gap. It certifies only surgeons whose training and case experience in facial cosmetic surgery meet its published standards and who pass its examination — and it maintains the public record that lets anyone confirm it.

Read the standards

  • Examined, not enrolled

    Certification is earned by examination against a published blueprint of the specialty — never by membership or attendance.

  • Verified at the source

    Certification status on this site is read from the Board’s own records, including expirations, suspensions, and revocations.

  • Accountable

    Diplomates practice under a code of ethics; certification can be suspended or revoked, and that history is public.

Procedure guides

All guides

Surgical

Brow Lift

Elevates a descended brow to open the upper face and soften a heavy or tired expression.

Surgical

Chin Augmentation

Strengthens a recessed chin with an implant or bony advancement to balance the profile.

Surgical

Ear Surgery

Reshapes prominent or misshapen ears to a natural position and contour.

Surgical

Eyelid Surgery

Removes or repositions excess eyelid skin and fat to address hooding, puffiness, and a tired appearance.

Surgical

Facelift

Repositions deeper facial tissues and removes excess skin to address sagging in the mid-face, jawline, and jowls.

Surgical

Neck Lift

Restores a defined jawline and neck angle by tightening the platysma muscle and removing excess skin and fat.

Non-surgical

Injectables

Neuromodulators soften expression lines; fillers restore volume and contour. Effective, temporary, and technique-dependent.

Non-surgical

Skin Resurfacing

Laser, peel, and energy-based treatments that improve skin texture, tone, fine lines, and sun damage.

From the Board

All news
A new public home for ABFCSVerification, patient education, and the diplomate directory now live on one platform.!Board adopts multi-pathway recertification frameworkContinuous certification through examination or documented professional contribution.

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