The American Society for Aesthetic
Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), founded
in 1967, is the leading professional organization
of plastic surgeons certified by the American
Board of Plastic Surgery who specialize
in aesthetic (cosmetic) plastic surgery.
With
more than 2250
members (all categories) in the
U.S and Canada, as well as international
members in many other countries, ASAPS is
at the forefront of innovation in aesthetic
plastic surgery around the world.
The mission of the American Society
for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery includes
continuing medical education, public education
and patient advocacy.
- ASAPS is an educational organization,
sponsoring scientific meetings on the
latest advances in cosmetic plastic surgery.
ASAPS meetings are designed for attendance
by qualified plastic surgeons. ASAPS
is an accredited sponsor of Continuing
Medical Education (CME). Aesthetic Surgery
Journal, an official publication of ASAPS,
is the most widely read clinical journal
of aesthetic surgery.
- ASAPS is a research organization,
collecting data on aesthetic surgery,
publishing annual statistics on the number
of cosmetic procedures performed, and
supporting scientific and clinical studies
in aesthetic surgery.
- ASAPS is a public
information organization, providing accurate
and timely information on all aspects
of surgery through this web site and
by working extensively with the news
media through our Communications Office
in New York City.
- ASAPS is a patient advocacy organization,
promoting the highest standards of professional
conduct among our members as well as
representing the rights of patients to
be fully informed about the training
and credentials of their doctors and
the risks and benefits of cosmetic surgery.
Learn about Active
Membership, International Active
Membership, International Candidate
Program (U.S./Canada) & Resident/Fellow
Programs.
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