A surgeon's certification can be checked against a public listing. This page walks through that check and where it fits beside a price conversation.
Check the listing yourself
The American Board of Plastic Surgery puts it plainly on its verification page: search to verify if your surgeon is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS).
The board's surgeon search is where that check happens. Enter the name exactly as it appears on the quote or consent paperwork.
Why check rather than assume
A credential you are told about is a claim until you have seen it in the listing. The Cleveland Clinic article on plastic surgeons covers certification and helps you read what the listing means.
When the surgeon is overseas
If you are weighing a clinic abroad, the same check applies, and the NHS guidance on cosmetic surgery abroad is a useful companion to read first.
Choosing who will do your procedure
Credentials and price should be read together. The NHS page on choosing who will do your cosmetic procedure is a plain reference for that decision. When a quote arrives, check that it names the surgeon and says whether the figure is a ballpark range or a firm quote.