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What is the difference between a board certified Plastic Surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon?

A board certified Plastic Surgeon is a physician specialist who, after completing a medical degree, has completed five years of additional study and training in plastic. Plastic surgeons are specifically trained and qualified to practice reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery. These qualifications are strictly regulated by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and Ontario.

“Cosmetic Surgeon” or “Cosmetic Physician” are common terms used by other physicians who do not have any formal training in plastic surgery. There are no certification requirements prescribed by either the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or Ontario to become a “Cosmetic Surgeon” or “Cosmetic Physician”.

All surgeons in Canada have the letters FRCSC at the end of their names. These letters indicate that they are a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada.

All Plastic Surgeons in Canada are required to complete a minimum of 400 hours of continuing medical education every 5 years. This requirement continues throughout their career as a plastic surgeon.

Dr. Marc DuPéré at the Age-Less Clinic in Richmond Hill, is a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and Ontario in Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Marc DuPéré completed five years of residency training in plastic surgery with the University of Toronto as well as two years of a Travelling Fellowship in Paris, New York and Los Angeles. He studied under world renowned plastic surgeons in Europe and in North America during his fellowship.

Age-Less Plastic Surgery and Laser Clinic brings to Richmond Hill and York Region the highest standards of North American and European training and artistry in Plastic Surgery.