American Board of Plastic Surgery
I first passed a one day written examination on all aspects of Cosmetic and Reconstructive techniques in Plastic Surgery after my residency training. After passing this written examination I was allowed to take the next step, an oral examination.
After 1 year in private practice, I was allowed to take the 2 day oral examination:
Day 1: I had to present to Plastic Surgery examiners, 8 patients which I treated in my first year of practice. These had to be from different categories of Plastic Surgery, such as Cleft Lip, Burns, Cosmetic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, etc.
Day 2: The examiners presented me 8 Plastic Surgery patients unknown to me from different categories and asked me how I would treat their problem.
The examiners questioned me about diseases and diagnoses, surgical and non-surgical treatments, possible complications and other options for my patients.
After this intensive oral examination the American Board of Plastic Surgery experts believed I had sound judgment and possessed good surgical technique, and granted me Board Certification in Plastic Surgery.
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Cosmetic Surgery in Thousand Oaks by Christopher Costanzo MD, a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon trained at the world famous Mayo Clinic. Board Certified in 1987 Dr. Costanzo performs Cosmetic Enhancement Surgery for women and men in California, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Chatsworth, Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Granada Hills, West Hills, Malibu, Calabasas,Agoura, Oxnard, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Camarillo, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles County, Ventura County and Santa Barbara County. Dr. Costanzo offers free cosmetic consultations.