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Checking a plastic surgeon in Finland

In Finland, a plastic surgeon should hold the specialist qualification Plastiikkakirurgia on JulkiTerhikki. Here's where to check it and what to look for.

The register must be checked by hand; we check societies and hospitals. Last checked 18 October 2026
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What the titles mean in Finland

JulkiTerhikki is the public register of health professionals in Finland. It asks a simple check question before each search and has a daily search limit.

JulkiTerhikki must be checked by hand. We check the European aesthetic society's directory, compiled with the Finnish societies, which gives each surgeon's registration number so the manual check is quick.

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What we check for Finnish surgeons

JulkiTerhikkiLicence and specialist qualificationOfficial register
Real Plastic Surgeon (ESAPS)Compiled with the Finnish plastic surgery societiesIndependent
Pihlajalinna, Mehiläinen and IhosairaalaHospital privilegesIndependent

Society membership is voluntary. Not being a member doesn't mean a surgeon isn't qualified.

How to check it yourself

  1. Open JulkiTerhikki and enter the surgeon's first name and surname, or their registration number. JulkiTerhikki
  2. Answer the check question.
  3. Confirm the licence is valid and Plastiikkakirurgia is listed.

Common questions

Is there a search limit?

Yes. JulkiTerhikki has a daily limit on searches.

Source: JulkiTerhikki

Can I search by registration number?

Yes, as well as by first name and surname.

Source: JulkiTerhikki

I'm considering surgery abroad. What should I check?

The same principle applies everywhere: find the official register in that country and look for specialist registration in plastic surgery. See every country we cover