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The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)

Year founded: 1967
   
Membership: Approximately 2400 members in all categories. Plastic surgeons are elected to membership. Active Members practice in U.S. and Canada.
   
Candidates:   Approximately 1200 additional plastic surgeons are currently enrolled in the ASAPS Candidate Program or the International Candidate Program. These surgeons have not yet been elected to membership.
 

Requirements:  For election to Active Membership, a plastic surgeon must:

  • Be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada;
  • Be in at least the third year of practice following board certification;
  • Meet specified requirements for accredited aesthetic (cosmetic) surgery Continuing Medical Education (CME);
  • Meet specified requirements for documented aesthetic (cosmetic) surgery cases performed during a 12-month period and covering a wide range of procedures;
  • Meet requirements for operating in an accredited surgical facility;
  • Be sponsored by two ASAPS members;
  • Submit current marketing/advertising materials, if any, for review; and
  • Adhere to current ethical standards for professional conduct.
   

ASAPS Mission:

  • To advance the science, art, and safe practice of aesthetic (cosmetic) plastic surgery among qualified plastic surgeons through medical education and research;
  • To promote ethical conduct and responsible patient care;
  • To serve the public by providing accurate and timely information regarding aesthetic (cosmetic) plastic surgery and promoting patient safety; and
  • To advance the medical profession and plastic surgery specialty.
   
Publications: Aesthetic Surgery Journal: bimonthly, peer-reviewed scientific journal
   
Research: Sponsor of Cosmetic Surgery National Data Bank annual statistics
   
Referrals: Consumers may call toll-free, 1.888.ASAPS.11 (272.7711)
   
Home Page: www.surgery.org (has "find a surgeon" locator)

 

About ASAPS
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), is recognized as the world’s leading organization devoted entirely to aesthetic plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine of the face and body.  ASAPS is comprised of over 2,600 Plastic Surgeons; active members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (USA) or by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and have extensive training in the complete spectrum of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures. International active members are certified by equivalent boards of their respective countries. All members worldwide adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and must meet stringent membership requirements.

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