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There are many organizations whose overriding mission is to ensure the highest quality patient care in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. These organizations represent an invaluable resource to those who may be considering cosmetic surgery, providing referrals, treatment guidelines and information on various procedures, ethical, education, certification and other standards for physicians and facilities.
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) is the leading organization of board-certified plastic surgeons specializing in cosmetic plastic surgery.
www.surgery.org |
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The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF) is a voluntary program of inspection and accreditation in surgery facilities to ensure excellence and quality care to patients.
www.aaaasf.org |
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The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world. Founded in l93l, the society is composed of board-certified plastic surgeons who perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
www.plasticsurgery.org |
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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 sub-specialists.
www.abplsurg.org |
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The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is an organization of 24 approved medical specialty boards. The intent of the certification of physicians is to provide assurance to the public that those certified by an ABMS Member Board have successfully completed an approved training program and an evaluation process assessing their ability to provide quality patient care in the specialty.
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Valuable information on virtually all aspects of cosmetic surgery is available through nationally recognized health care institutes, institutions, government agencies and other health-related Internet services. These comprehensive sources will be a great help to anyone considering cosmetic surgery.
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