Associations
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), established in 1931, is the largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world. Whether you’re considering cosmetic or reconstructive plastic surgery, you want the skill of an ASPS Member Surgeon—a doctor with more than six years of surgical training and experience, with at least three years specifically in plastic surgery. Their training and experience make them uniquely qualified to perform your cosmetic or reconstructive procedure.
The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice.
The American College of Surgeons will help you:
1. Become informed about your operation.
2. Find information to help you make decisions about your treatment.
3. Become empowered with knowledge and skills to participate in your surgical care.
The mission of the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons is to advance the science and practice of surgery of the facial region and craniofacial skeleton. The Society accomplishes its mission through excellence in education and research, and through advocacy on behalf of patients and practitioners
The Section on Plastic Surgery was founded in 1987 and is dedicated to improving the care of infants, children and adolescents by providing an educational forum for the discussion of problems and treatments related to plastic surgery in children.