Use the board's own record
The American Board of Plastic Surgery provides a public certification search. Enter the surgeon's name there and check the displayed status rather than assuming that a general phrase such as board certified identifies the relevant specialty.
Names, initials, and credentials can look similar across professional bodies. Record the board name and status you actually find, and ask the practice to clarify a mismatch or an incomplete search result before making a decision.
Distinguish the roles
Certification is one piece of a larger assessment. Ask where the surgeon trained specifically in plastic surgery, whether they have privileges for the proposed procedure, and how much experience they have with the technique being discussed.
The surgeon, anesthesiology professional, and aesthetic nurse practitioners have different roles. Mafi's current team page identifies these roles; do not treat one person's credential as a credential of the entire team.
Bring the result to the consultation
Write down the exact certification question that remains after your search. A useful answer should identify the board and relate the provider's training to the procedure and setting you are considering.
The official Mafi site describes Parham Mafi as a board-certified plastic surgeon. The independent ABPS lookup is available so readers can check a current record for themselves rather than relying solely on site copy.
Questions and answers
Does F.A.C.S. replace board verification?
No. It is a separate credential. Check the relevant board's current public record when plastic-surgery certification matters to you.
What if a search returns no clear match?
Check spelling and identifying details, then ask the practice or the board for clarification; do not infer a person's status from an ambiguous result.