Founded in 1985, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) is an accredited body of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The AACS includes the medical disciplines of dermatology, ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, general surgery, and others. The AACS produces two regular publications throughout the year, The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Newsline.

The mission of the AACS is to “maintain a membership of medical and dental professionals who participate in post-graduate medical education opportunities, specifically in cosmetic surgery, so that the public is assured of receiving consistently high-quality medical and dental care.” Candidates for membership in the AACS must first meet certain requirements pertaining to education, training, experience, and so forth.

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