Although many doctors in Columbus, Ohio, offer cosmetic surgery procedures, most do not have Dr. Lichten’s extensive training and background.

After graduating from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Dr. Lichten completed a residency in general surgery at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York and a residency in plastic surgery at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus. Dr. Lichten founded Central Ohio Plastic Surgery in 2005.

Dr. Lichten is an American Board of Plastic Surgery board-certified plastic surgeon who is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Additionally, he is the former President of the Columbus Society of Plastic Surgeons.

On top of his certifications, professional memberships, and achievements in the medical field, Dr. Lichten is a marathon runner and a member of the Board of Directors of the National Psoriasis Foundation. He also plays the piano and loves boating and travelling with his family.

It’s vital to choose a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery to ensure your safety. Their certification shows that they have completed at least five years of surgical training and at least a single residency program after finishing medical school. It also shows that they have passed comprehensive oral and written exams.

ABPS-certified plastic surgeons have received extensive training to prevent and handle medical emergencies. Like any medical procedure, plastic surgery comes with associated risks, and as a result of board-certified surgeons’ deep knowledge of anatomy and physiology, they can manage these risks effectively.

Their certification ensures that they have sound cosmetic judgment, procedural abilities, and access to the necessary interdisciplinary medical resources and tools. These factors help them provide patients with excellent outcomes.

Board-certified plastic surgeons comply with a strict code of ethics and only operate on patients in accredited facilities. They pursue continuing education and receive extensive training in all aspects of their medical field.

Along with being a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lichten is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Membership in this select society requires that a doctor have more than six years of surgical training and experience, with three of those years dedicated specifically to plastic surgery. This training and experience make ASPS members uniquely qualified to perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries.