Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons

Founded in 1970, the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons Inc (ASPS) is the peak body for Specialist Plastic Surgeons (both reconstructive and cosmetic). Our main role is to protect the integrity of plastic surgery as a specialty. Our mission is to provide the highest quality plastic surgery care to all Australians by:

Administering the AMC accredited Surgical Education and Training (SET) Program for all Specialist Plastic Surgeons
Producing scientific conferences and courses
Upholding ethical and professional standards and;
Promoting public education about reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery procedures

All Members of ASPS have undertaken a minimum of 12 years of medical and surgical education, including at least 5 years of specialist postgraduate training, and are Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS).