AACS Certified Cosmetic Surgery Fellowships are the only cosmetic surgery training programs that fully prepare you for a career in cosmetic surgery.
Offered in General Cosmetic Surgery and Facial Cosmetic Surgery, these Fellowships are post‐residency programs involving advanced education and training in the art of cosmetic surgery.
“The cosmetic surgery market is projected to grow to $48.9 Billion by 2030” – ResearchandMarkets.com
training fellows can expect
- The most extensive hands-on training on general cosmetic surgery or facial cosmetic surgery procedures
- A broad and complete sequence of patient experiences, designed for the fellow to master:
- the principles of aesthetics
- patient consultations and management
- complications management
- postoperative care of common cosmetic procedures
- An intimate, unparalleled training experience led by your fellowship director on running a successful cosmetic surgery practice, from creation to management.
- Instruction in the basic sciences, anatomy, anesthesia, ethics, pre-and postoperative management, surgical technique, wound healing, laboratory technique. medicolegal and regulatory issues, and quality assurance should be included in the curriculum
- Regularly scheduled didactic sessions including morbidity and mortality conferences, Core Curriculum Review, clinical presentations, and research and basic science presentations
- Weekly seminars with your director, and a mandatory reading list from landmark cosmetic surgery topics.
- Perform over 300 cosmetic surgery cases during your Fellowship
- Learn how to run a successful cosmetic surgery practice
- Get unparalleled hands‐on training in general or facial cosmetic surgery
- Gain direct access and mentorship from a top cosmetic surgeon
General Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship
A fellowship in general cosmetic surgery is a post‐residency program involving advanced education and training in the art of cosmetic surgery.
Training fellows participate as primary surgeon or direct assistant in 300 or more cosmetic surgery procedures involving the body and extremities, breast, and skin, as well as non-surgical cosmetic procedures like Botox and fillers and mastering complications management & more.
General InfoFacial Cosmetic Surgery Fellowships
A fellowship in facial cosmetic surgery is a post-residency program involving advanced education and training in the art of facial cosmetic surgery.
Training fellows participate as primary surgeon or direct assistant in 125 or more major facial cosmetic procedures, including blepharoplasty, rhytidectomy, and rhinoplasty, as well as procedures like brow lifts, skin, liposuction, chemical peel, fat transfer, and facial implants, among others.
Facial InfoTraining Fellows Must Meet Eligibility Criteria
Training Fellow applicants must meet certain criteria to be considered for an AACS Certified Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship.
These can include:
- US Residency
- ABMS or AOA board certification
- Residency program completion in eligible specialties
Learn more about General Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship and Facial Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship eligibility requirements.
Fellowship Match and Application Process
AACS Certified Fellowship Programs officially begin in July each year. AACS helps match fellowship trainee applicants with available fellowship programs through the Fellowship Match.
Review Process & DeadlinesMeet our Certified Fellowship Program Directors
AACS fellows may be eligible for board certification by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery or the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery, an important distinction in the field of cosmetic surgery.
View DirectorsRoute to Board Certification -ABCS & ABFCS
AACS fellows may be eligible for board certification by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery or the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery, an important distinction in the field of cosmetic surgery.
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Please fill out our Fellowship Interest Form. We’ll send you periodic emails with updates on future deadlines, educational opportunities, and open programs. Our Fellowship Program Manager can also answer any questions you may have.
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