American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Description

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world. Founded in 1931, the society is composed of board-certified plastic surgeons who perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
The mission of ASPS is to advance quality care to plastic surgery patients by encouraging high standards of training, ethics, physician practice and research in plastic surgery. The society advocates for patient safety, such as requiring its members to operate in accredited surgical facilities that have passed rigorous external review of equipment and staffing. The society works in concert with the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation (PSEF), founded in 1948, which supports research, international volunteer programs and visiting professor programs.
ASPS publishes numerous informational brochures and maintains this web site to provide public education about plastic surgery. This site, launched in 1996, includes news on the latest advances and techniques to details of specific surgical procedures, including how to prepare for surgery, the types of anesthesia used and how long recovery takes. Look for answers to the most frequently asked questions about plastic surgery and statistics, including the average costs of various procedures.

Member benefits

Subscription to Plastic Surgery News®
Subscription to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® Scientific Journal
Member prices on ASPS products and services
Member prices on Patient-Education materials
CME tracking
Eligible to present papers and participate in discussions at the ASPS annual meeting
Participate in the ASPS Referral Service (only eligible for board-certified candidates)