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    American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)
    310 South Henry Street
    Alexandria, VA  22314
    Phone: (703) 299-9291
    Email: info@aafprs.org
    Web Address: 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 is dedicated to the highest quality of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. It offers information to the public 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 Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
    9700 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
    Rosemont, IL  60018-5701
    Phone: 1-800-822-6637
    (847) 678-6200
    Fax: (847) 678-6286
    Web Address: www.aaoms.org
     

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is an organization of dental surgeons who promote quality patient care and education. The AAOMS provides public and patient information on dental surgery and dental problems.


    American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
    11262 Monarch Street
    Garden Grove, CA  92841
    Phone: 1-800-364-2147 or (562) 799-2356
    Web Address: www.surgery.org
     

    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 website 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 For Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
    5550 Meadowbrook Drive
    Suite 120
    Rolling Meadows, IL  60008
    Phone: (847) 956-0900
    Web Address: www.asds.net
     

    The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery was founded in 1970 to promote excellence in the subspecialty of dermatologic surgery and to foster the highest standards of patient care. Information on the treatment of skin conditions and referral lists are available online and by calling the ASDS.


    American Society of Plastic Surgeons
    444 East Algonquin Road
    Arlington Heights, IL  60005
    Phone: (847) 228-9900
    Web Address: www.plasticsurgery.org
     

    The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world. This site has news on the latest advances and techniques of specific surgical procedures. It includes information on how to prepare for surgery, types of anesthesia used, recovery time, and average costs. You can find a qualified surgeon in your area, view before-and-after photographs, and read patient stories.




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