British Facial Aesthetic Board Certification (BFAB)

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British Facial Aesthetic Board Certification (BFAB)

Overview

The British Facial Aesthetic Board Certification (BFAB) is a prestigious professional credential awarded to physicians who have achieved exceptional academic, clinical, and ethical standards in the field of facial aesthetics.

This certification validates that the practitioner has:

  • A deep understanding of facial anatomy
  • Mastery of aesthetic principles
  • Expertise in non-surgical and surgical facial procedures
  • Commitment to patient safety and evidence-based practice
  • Strong documentation and clinical reasoning skills

The BFAB certification is recognized internationally as an indicator of quality, professionalism, and advanced competency.

 

Who Is This Certification For?

Dermatologists

Plastic Surgeons

Aesthetic physicians

Oral & maxillofacial surgeons

Ophthalmologists

ENT specialists

Physicians performing advanced facial injectables and rejuvenation treatments

All applicants must hold an active medical license in their practicing country.

Certification Requirements

To qualify for the British Cosmetic Gynecology Board Certification, candidates must fulfill three core requirements:

1. Academic Requirement — Minimum 100+ CME/CPD Hours

These hours must include BOTH:

  • Theoretical education
  • Hands-on practical training

Accepted topics include:

  • Advanced facial anatomy
  • Injectable procedures (filler, toxin, threads)
  • Regenerative facial medicine (PRP, PRF, nanofat, biostimulators)
  • Facial aging science
  • Complication management
  • Facial aesthetic design principles
  • Cadaveric facial anatomy workshops
  • Foundations of facial aesthetic surgery (optional for non-surgeons)

All hours must be from accredited training programs

Non-Surgical Training

  • Vaginal rejuvenation (laser, RF, ultrasound)
  • PRP/PRF for intimate wellness
  • Nanofat and regenerative protocols
  • Hormonal & functional optimization
  • Sexual wellness treatments

Surgical Training

  • Labiaplasty (all advanced techniques)
  • Clitoral hood refinement
  • Vaginoplasty (muscular & mucosal repair)
  • Perineoplasty reconstruction
  • Hymenoplasty
  • Revision surgery techniques

All training must come from accredited programs.

2. Clinical Requirement — 15 Verified Case Studies

Candidates must submit 15 facial aesthetic cases demonstrating advanced skill and safe practice.

Case studies must include:

  • Patient demographics & consent
  • Pre-treatment assessment
  • Anatomical planning and rationale
  • Step-by-step technique overview
  • Photographs (before, immediate after, follow-up)
  • Outcome evaluation
  • Management of complications (if occurred)

Case categories may include:

  • Midface volumization
  • Lower face sculpting
  • Lip enhancement
  • Periorbital rejuvenation
  • Jawline & chin contouring
  • Bio-stimulators
  • Thread lifting
  • Regenerative facial treatments
  • Rhinoplasty or facelift (optional for surgeons)

3. Ethical & Professional Competency

Candidates must demonstrate:

  • Ethical patient communication
  • Proper documentation and digital record keeping
  • Respect for patient privacy
  • Safety-based decision-making
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Understanding of aesthetic limitations & boundaries

Board Examination Process

Upon fulfilling academic and clinical requirements, candidates must successfully pass the British Facial Aesthetic Board Assessment.

The examination includes:

1. Written Theory Examination Topics include:

  • Facial anatomy
  • Injection safety
  • Aesthetic proportions
  • Tissue layers & safe zones
  • Age-related changes
  • Complications & emergency protocols

2. Oral Viva Examination Structured discussion with board examiners:

 

    • Review of submitted cases
    • Clinical decision-making
    • Risk assessment methodology
    • Technique justification
    • Ethical scenarios
    • Complication troubleshooting

3. Technical Skill Evaluation This may include:

  • Submission of procedural videos
  • In-person skills demonstration (optional)
  • Technique review by the board
  • Evaluation of precision, safety, and anatomical accuracy

Certification Award

Successful candidates receive:

British Facial Aesthetic Board Certification

A prestigious professional award recognizing mastery in facial aesthetic practice.

✔ Honorary Medal of the British Facial Aesthetic Board

A symbolic, distinguished honor granted to candidates who successfully complete the full certification process. The medal represents excellence, integrity, and commitment to the highest standards of aesthetic medicine.

Lifetime Membership in the International Aesthetic Board (IAB)

Certified practitioners are granted permanent membership, providing them with: • Continuous academic affiliation • Priority access to IAB events, congresses, and scientific programs • Eligibility for faculty positions and international collaborations • Special recognition on IAB platforms as lifetime members • Use of the official IAB membership title

Benefits of Certification

  • Quality measured through real clinical performance
  • Awarded by an independent, high-standard academic board.
  • This certification validates what you can truly do, not what you attended.
  • Demonstrates ethical & responsible practice
  • Enhances global career opportunities
  • Clinics and training centers recognize BFAB as a mark of mastery.

How to Apply

Submit the following:
• Updated CV
• Copy of medical license
• Proof of 100+ CME/CPD hours
• 15 verified case studies
• Completed application form