Founded in 1931, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the world's largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons. It represents over 11,000 member physicians globally, serving as the leading authority on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. The society operates across the healthcare sector and within the field of medical professional societies.
ASPS maintains a strong commitment to patient safety and high professional standards. It requires its member surgeons to operate exclusively in accredited surgical facilities subject to rigorous external review. The organization encourages high standards of training, ethics, physician practice and research among its membership.
The society publishes Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS), its official journal and the most respected publication in the field. It also operates ASPS EdNet, a program active in continuing medical education for plastic surgery professionals.
