Welcome to the New ABCS Website

Posted: July 30, 2014
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At the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, we pride ourselves on setting the highest standards for excellence in all aspects of cosmetic surgery practice and patient care. This includes an unwavering commitment to patient education. Our goal isn’t just to tell you about cosmetic surgery, but to provide you with… Read More »

Dr. Robert H. Burke and Erchonia Corporation Announce Collaboration in a Pilot Study

Posted: August 13, 2013
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Dr. Robert H. Burke and Erchonia corporation announce their research collaboration in a pilot study to evaluate the effectiveness of the Erchonia® TMJ Laser, manufactured by Erchonia Corporation, in providing temporary relief of the symptoms of jaw pain and reduced jaw function associated with temporomandibular joint disorders. The actual clinical research aspect… Read More »

New ABCS Candidates

Posted: June 10, 2013
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The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) is pleased to announce 54 candidates have submitted applications to challenge the ABCS Annual Certifying Examination scheduled for October 20, 2013 in Dallas, Texas at the ABOG testing center. Candidates must first achieve certification from one of seven “core” boards recognized or deemed equivalent of the… Read More »

Dr. Michael Will Named in Washingtonian “Top Docs”

Posted: November 14, 2011

Maryland Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Michael J. Will is listed as one of the best in the Washington DC area in the annual Top Doctors & Top Dentists issue of Washingtonian Magazine. The Washingtonian surveyed thousands of doctors in the Washington, DC area to identify and honor the colleagues they would send… Read More »

Dr. Jacob Haiavy’s Surgical Facility Featured in LA Daily News

Posted: September 16, 2011
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Inland Empire cosmetic surgeon and ABCS member Dr. Jacob Haiavy’s new state-of-the-art AAAHC accredited surgical facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California was mentioned in an LA Daily News article titled “Being over 50, she was ready for her ‘close-up’” on May 5, 2011. A few months ago I marched into my… Read More »

ABCS Exam Results

Posted: June 9, 2011
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Congratulations! On October 20-21, 2012, the following doctors passed the oral and written examinations conducted by the ABCS.  The percentage of candidates who received passing scores on both the oral and written examinations this year is 82%.  We would like to congratulate each of them on their accomplishment in his/her… Read More »

Botox Bandits Hit Cosmetic Practices Nationwide

Posted: August 8, 2010
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MSNBC.com reported about an alarming trend involving Botox theft, quoting Las Vegas Botox provider and facial plastic surgeon Dr. Samir Pancholi. “We’ve had it happen three times,” says Dr. Samir Pancholi, a cosmetic and facial plastic surgeon from Las Vegas. “The first time, it was a woman in her 50s… Read More »

Michigan Cosmetic Surgeons Use 3-D Imaging for Consultations

Posted: August 2, 2010

What does the movie Avatar have in common with cosmetic surgery?  According to the Detroit area cosmetic surgeons of Allure Medical Spa, the same 3-D imaging technology used in motion pictures is now useful for simulating cosmetic surgery results during a consultation. Dr. Brett Kotlus and Dr. Charles Mok of… Read More »

Tulsa Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. James Koehler Featured on MSNBC

Posted: May 10, 2010
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Would you be surprised if your mother chose to get cosmetic surgery?  If so, you may be even more surprised, and even inspired, upon seeing her results. In Tulsa, cosmetic surgeon James Koehler M.D. says he’s getting visits from plenty of mother-daughter pairs–so many that a “family discount” seems appropriate…. Read More »