What's the Difference Between Plastic Surgery Organizations?
asked 3 years ago by momof2lilones in austin, tx
Latest answer by David B. Reath, MD
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What is the difference between the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery? Of the 3 consultations I have scheduled, only one surgeon has both and the other two have one or the other.
2 answers to What's the Difference Between Plastic Surgery Organizations?
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Good question: ASPS vs ASAPS
Good question. These are not mutually exclusive.
ASPS as you know stands for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and used to be called the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons but they chose to simplify the name. It was founded in 1931, and its members are board-certified plastic surgeons who perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. About 95% or more of board certified plastic surgeons belong to the society.There are roughly 6000 board certified plastic surgeons...
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Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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ASAPS members are also ASPS members, but not all ASPS belong to ASAPS.
Great question! The good news is that you are asking it at the right time, before your surgery, and you are consulting with board-certified plastic surgeons.
The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons is a select group of board-certified plastic surgeons who are members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons AND who specialize in aesthetic surgery.
Before being accepted into ASAPS membership, an ASPS member plastic surgeon must:
Document the performance of a significant number...
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David B. Reath, MD
Knoxville Plastic Surgeon
Knoxville Plastic Surgeon