Cosmetic Surgery and Procedures

Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)
310 S. Henry Street
Alexandria, VA  22314
Phone:	1-800-332-FACE (1-800-332-3223) (703) 299-9291
E-mail:	info@aafprs.org
Web Address:	http://www.aafprs.org
The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) is the world's largest association of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons and the only organization dedicated solely to the advancement of the highest quality of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. It also serves the public as an information source on facial plastic surgery and can help you locate a certified surgeon in your area. Most members are board-certified in otorhinolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat specialty), dermatology, plastic surgery, or ophthalmology.
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
11081 Winners Circle
Los Alamitos, CA  90720
Phone:	1-800-364-2147
Web Address:	http://www.surgery.org/index.php
Members of the ASAPS are also members of the American Society of Plastic Surgery and are board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. The ASAPS Web site offers information about plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures such as laser treatments and Botox and collagen injections. It also has cost information as well as a referral page for board-certified plastic surgeons.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
444 E. Algonquin Road
Arlington Heights, IL  60005
Phone:	1-888-4-PLASTIC (1-888-475-2784)
Web Address:	http://www.plasticsurgery.org
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons provides background on a wide variety of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures. It also has a plastic surgeon referral service for people who are looking for a qualified surgeon. All members of the ASPS are board-certified in plastic surgery.

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Author:	Kathe Gallagher, MSW	Last Updated: August 25, 2006
Medical Review:	Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine James D. McMahan, MD, FACS - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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