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| Below is a listing of links to other informative web sites, sorted by Professional Societies. |
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| Professional Societies |
 | American Society of Plastic Surgeons |
| 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 and educational programs for plastic surgeons.
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| International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery |
| The ISAPS can look back with pride on a 25-year history since the first draft of the Constitution and Bylaws was made in São Paulo on October 1-4, 1969, and on the accomplishment of the goals as summarized in the Act of Organization on February 12, 1970, at the Headquarters of the United Nations.
The Founding and following EXCO Members, always backed by the General Assemblies, guided the Society in a straight direction overcoming birth pains and resisting human temptations.
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| American Association of Plastic Surgeons |
| The purpose of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons is to advance the science and art of plastic surgery through surgical education, research, scientific presentations, and professional interaction. |
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| American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) |
| Founded in 1969 to establish a qualified body of surgeons who have training and experience in this highly specialized field. The purpose of ASOPRS is to advance education, research and the quality of clinical practice in the fields of aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgery specializing in the face, orbits, eyelids, and lacrimal system
The Society has over 500 national and international members and sponsors several scientific meetings yearly. To help train well qualified physicians, ASOPRS also sponsors specialized fellowship training for postgraduate physicians who have completed an accredited ophthalmology residency.
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| The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) |
| The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) represents 2,800 facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons throughout the world. The AAFPRS is a National Medical Specialty Society of the American Medical Association (AMA), and holds an official seat in both the AMA House of Delegates and the American College of Surgeons board of governors.
The majority of AAFPRS members are certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, which includes examination in facial plastic and reconstructive procedures. Other AAFPRS members are surgeons certified in ophthalmology, plastic surgery, and dermatology.
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| Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons |
| The Northeastern Society provides a regional forum in which highly-qualified surgeons discuss surgical, educational, ethical, and other professional issues in the forefront of plastic and reconstructive surgery.
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| Association of Academic Chairmen of Plastic Surgery (AACPS) |
| The Association of Academic Chairmen of Plastic Surgery (AACPS) is composed of the program directors / chairmen and associates, of American College of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME ) approved plastic surgery residency programs in the United States. Its goal is to provide leadership and support for educational programs for plastic surgery residents. The curriculum for resident educational programs in the US has been derived from the efforts of members of this association. AACPS assists in the matching of prospective residents with residency programs through the national resident matching program. AACPS works closely with the American Board of Plastic Surgery, which is responsible for certifying individual plastic surgeons following completion of residency training and a comprehensive examination process, and the Residency Review Committee (of the ACGME), which is responsible for accrediting residency programs for meeting appropriate residency educational goals.
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| American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) |
| The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is an international non-profit medical society of health care professionals who treat and/or perform research on birth defects of the head and face. The members of ACPA serve an extremely important role in the management of children and adults with cleft lip, cleft palate, and craniofacial anomalies. For 60 years, their goal has been to provide optimal care for this group of patients and their families.
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| American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine |
| The AAAM was founded for, and is dedicated to, the teaching of aesthetic medical science techniques and procedures to licensed physicians who have an interest in expanding the aesthetic medical facet of their clinical practice. It provides training that enhances aesthetic medical practice, no matter what other specialty training a physician may possess. Membership, therefore, is open to a variety of practitioners who are linked, by their common interests, in aesthetic medicine. These professionals include but are not limited to dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons, endocrinologists, family practitioners, phlebologists, cosmetic dentists, ophthalmologists and ENT specialists.
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| International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive, & Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS) |
| The purpose of the IPRAS is to promote plastic surgery both scientifically and clinically, to further education and to encourage friendship between physicians in all countries.
The International Confederation of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS) was founded in 1955 by a group of globally-thinking plastic surgeons who foresaw the need for an international body of plastic surgeons to allow for scientific exchange and to permit orderly development of the specialty in all countries. IPRAS is comprised of the leading national societies of plastic surgery from around the world.
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| American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc. |
| The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc. was organized in June 1937 by representatives of various groups interested in this type of surgery and received recognition as a subsidiary of the American Board of Surgery in May 1938. The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc. was given the status of a major specialty board in May 1941 by action of the Advisory Board for Medical Specialties as approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association, which has designated certain specialty fields as being suitable to be represented by specialty boards.
The mission of The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc.® is to promote safe, ethical, efficacious plastic surgery to the public by maintaining high standards for the education, examination, certification and recertification of plastic surgeons as specialists and subspecialists.
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| International Federation of Aestheticians |
| The International Federation of Aestheticians was born in 1978. Known all the world over, its main goal is the promotion of high level professional knowledge in the field of aesthetics. Its headquarters are at Brussels, capital of Europe. Today, the INFA groups together representatives from the five continents and its reputation is ever growing all over the world.
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| National Cosmetology Association (NCA) |
| The National Cosmetology Association (NCA), the world's largest association of salon professionals, CARES ABOUT YOU!
NCA cares about what matters the most to you - finding satisfaction in your work, building a successful career, reaching out to others, and keeping your profession strong. These shared member values are a cornerstone in the success of the literally hundreds of thousands of salon professionals who have been a part of the NCA community since 1921.
Membership is open to licensed salon professionals and students - including hairdressers, estheticians, nail technicians, salon owners, school owners and educators.
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| Cosmetology Advancement Foundation |
| The Cosmetology Advancement Foundation is an industry not-for-profit organization which functions through an independent board of directors made up of leaders in every segment of the professional beauty salon industry dedicated and committed to professional excellence.
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| National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences |
| The National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) is an autonomous, independent accrediting commission constituted as a non-profit Delaware corporation, with its main offices located in Alexandria, Virginia. The Commission’s origins date back to 1969, when two accrediting agencies in the field merged to form the Cosmetology Accrediting Commission (CAC). CAC changed its name to 'NACCAS' in 1981.
NACCAS is recognized by the US. Department of Education as a national agency for the institutional accreditation of postsecondary schools and departments of cosmetology arts and sciences, including specialized schools. It presently accredits approximately 1,000 institutions which serve over 100,000 students. These schools offer over twenty courses and programs of study which fall under NACCAS’ scope of accreditation.
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| The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery |
| The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) is the leading organization of board-certified plastic surgeons specializing in cosmetic plastic surgery. ASAPS Active-Member plastic surgeons are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Find information on abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, brow lift, eyelid surgery, facelift, liposuction (lipoplasty) and rhinoplasty; nonsurgical cosmetic procedures including laser hair removal, skin resurfacing and injectable treatments such as Botox and collagen. View before and after pictures (Photo Gallery). Obtain plastic surgeon referrals (Find a Surgeon) and cost information. |
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| The Cosmetic Surgery Foundation |
| The CSF serves as a voice for patient safety, ensuring that the focus of the future is not just on newer and better, but also safer and more effective alternatives for patients, because they truly are the reason for it all. |
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| Society for Investigative Dermatology |
| Founded in 1937, the Society for Investigative Dermatology is a professional membership organization serving scientists and physicians working in academic settings, researchers in government and industry, practicing dermatologists, residents and fellows, and members of the lay community interested in skin research. The SID has a worldwide membership of 1700 and publishes The Journal of Investigative Dermatology (JID)—the premier journal dedicated to research in cutaneous biology. |
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| American Academy of Dermatology |
| The American Academy of Dermatology is the preeminent dermatologic association. With a membership of more than 15,000 physicians worldwide, the Academy is committed to:
advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails;
advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and
supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails. |
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