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2026-06-04

How to Identify a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Learn how to distinguish board-certified plastic surgeons from non-specialists by checking clinic signage, official titles, and professional association websites.

How to Identify a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

How to Identify a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

-. How to distinguish by external signage
Clinics where a board-certified plastic surgeon practices are officially named ‘OOO Plastic Surgery Clinic,’ and the order of the words is strictly regulated.
The font size must be consistent, and the text must be arranged on the same line.

For a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon: OOO Plastic Surgery Clinic

Example of board-certified plastic surgery clinic sign

For non-specialists or general practitioners

Example of non-specialist clinic sign


OOO Clinic, Subject: Plastic Surgery
OOO Clinic, Department of Plastic Surgery
OOO Laser Clinic, Subject: Plastic Surgery

Example of clinic signage showing subjects
Example of clinic signage showing subjects

You can find more ways to identify specialists through name tags, clinic materials, internet searches, or official websites at the ‘Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons’ website. (www.prskorea.co.kr)

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