Report of 2023 AMA Interim Meeting: A Major Breakthrough for AmericanBoard of Cosmetic Surgery Certification Anthony Geroulis, MD, FAACS | AMA Delegate Robert Jackson, MD, FAACS | AMA Alternate Delegate Kamran Dastoury, MD | AMA Young Physicians Representative Resolution Favoring the Cosmetic Surgery Industry The 2023 Interim Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) was … Read more
On September 30, 2023, the AACS Board of Trustees approved an update to the Annual Membership Dues Policy. Effective January 1, 2024, if a member fails to pay the applicable annual membership fee on or before January 1, their membership shall be automatically suspended until the dues have been paid in full, plus a $100 … Read more
Allied Health & Practice Development Committee Co-Chairs, Marsha Steed and Gabriele Bellini are pleased to announce Scott Blyer, MD, DDS, FAACS will be presenting the next AACS Allied Health Member Live Webinar Series, Creating a Unique Digital Presence for Your Practice. AACS Allied Health members, please plan to join them on December 13, 2023, from … Read more
The AACS Board of Trustees has approved the Aesthetic Surgery Institute’s application to certify a general cosmetic surgery fellowship, under the Program Director Phu M. Do, MD, FAACS. The Aesthetic Surgery Institute in Houston, TX will offer a fellowship in general cosmetic surgery starting in 2024. The program encompasses training in cosmetic surgery of the breast (breast … Read more
The AACS Certified Fellowship Program, Launch Your Cosmetic Surgery Career panelists have been announced. On November 9, 2023, at 7 pm (CT), Training Fellows from multiple specialties will discuss their training experience and how it fits into their long-term career goals. Former Training Fellows will share how their AACS Certified Fellowship helped launch a successful cosmetic surgery … Read more
AACS 2024 membership dues can now be paid. To ensure uninterrupted member benefits and to adhere to the AACS Logo Policy, current AACS members must renew their membership before December 31, 2023. How to renew: Renew Online Renew by Mail Renew by Phone Sign in to your profile at cosmeticsurgery.org There will be a renewal link on the landing page. … Read more
Official Statement from the AACSAugust 22, 2023 AACS Applauds Recent Florida BBL Decision The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) strongly commends the Florida legislature, Governor Ron DeSantis, and the Florida Board of Medicine (BOM) for their ongoing commitment to promoting patient safety in Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery and applauds the recent legislative decision … Read more
AACS is excited to announce a new webinar that is a value-add to your membership. Please register and plan to join us to learn about several products and services. “Add to Your Armamentarium” Wednesday/August 30, 20237:30pm CDT / 8:30pm EDTDuration: 1.25 hours You will:1. Hear about the newest surgical instruments being introduced to the market this year2. … Read more
Registration for the September 7, 2023, WiCS Section Book Club is now open! Suzan Obagi, MD, FAACS will be leading a discussion on James Nestor’s Breath, The New Science of a Lost Art. The hour-long virtual event begins at 7:30 pm (CT). WiCS Section members, please register here. Not a WiCS Section member? Consider joining the section … Read more
This week, AACS opened registration for their first live surgery WebClinic. The WebClinic is scheduled on August 23, 2023, at 6 pm (CT). Sara Wasserbauer, MD, FISHRS will demonstrate hair transplantation of eyelashes. Eyelash transplantation is a rare procedure that requires skill and patience, and it is also a fascinating use of hair transplantation that can … Read more
