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Cosmetic Surgery Board Certification: SCCP Explained

14+ years of training, board examination, peer review — what SCCP certification means and how to verify any Colombian cosmetic surgeon in 30 seconds.

The Sociedad Colombiana de Cirugía Plástica (SCCP) is your single most important safety filter when choosing a cosmetic surgeon in Colombia. SCCP certification requires 14+ years of training — equivalent to the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS).

Requirements

Medical degree — 6 years
General surgery residency — 5 years
Plastic surgery fellowship — 3 years
Board examination — comprehensive written and practical
Peer review — ongoing assessment
Continuing education — mandatory

How to Verify

Visit sccp.org.co and look up any surgeon by name. If they're listed as an active member, they meet SCCP standards. If they're not listed, they are not SCCP-certified — regardless of claims.

Board	Country	Total Training	Exam	Equivalent
SCCP	Colombia	14+ years	Written + practical	= ABPS
ABPS	United States	12–14 years	Written + oral	Gold standard
SBCP	Brazil	14+ years	Written + practical	= ABPS
CMCPC	Mexico	12–14 years	Written + practical	≈ ABPS

Key TakeawaySCCP has approximately 500 active members in Colombia. Not every surgeon advertising cosmetic procedures is SCCP-certified. Verification at sccp.org.co takes 30 seconds and can save your life.