Training in ophthalmic plastic surgery requires a one year internship in either internal medicine or general surgery, a three year residency in ophthalmology, and a two year fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery.

During the two year fellowship in ophthalmic plastic surgery, the first year is devoted to mastering the techniques and principles of ophthalmic plastic surgery, and the second year is spent training with general plastic surgery, dermatology, otolaryngology and head and neck surgery, and cosmetic/aesthetic plastic surgery. These fellowships are limited to approximately 28 approved two year programs in the country, and are governed by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

The certification in ophthalmic plastic surgery is governed by The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. To become a fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, a physician is required to complete an accredited residency in ophthalmology, an approved two year fellowship in ophthalmic plastic surgery, a peer-reviewed thesis, and pass a written and oral examination. This rigorous training produces some of the most skilled plastic surgeons in the world, and makes sure that the surgeon you are seeing is properly credentialed, experienced, and qualified.