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American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc.
Websiteurl
aafprs.org
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Private
Founded yearint
1964
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Operating
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1–10
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HeadquartersAlexandria, United States
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Alexandria
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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Keyword5 values
medical specialty association, facial plastic surgery education, professional medical society, surgeon membership services, humanitarian surgical programs
NAICS code3 codes
  • Professional Organizations81392
  • Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations8139
  • Professional Organizations813920
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Educational Services8200
Product category
Professional Medical Association
GTM motion1 record

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Revenue model4 records
1Membership Dues
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Annual membership fees from facial plastic surgeons who join the academy for professional development, certification, and networking opportunities

aafprs.org
2Industry Sponsorships and Exhibits
TypeAdvertising
Description

Revenue from industry partners who sponsor events, advertise, and exhibit at AAFPRS meetings. Includes companies like Allergan, Alma Lasers, Galderma, Merz Aesthetics, and others

aafprs.org
3Educational Programs and Meetings
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Registration fees and educational materials from annual meetings, spring meetings, and rhinoplasty courses

aafprs.org
4Foundation Donations
TypeAffiliate Referral
Description

Fiscal campaign donations supporting humanitarian programs and research initiatives

aafprs.org
Marketing channels7 records

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
Pricing details1 tier
1Membership subscription for facial plastic surgeons
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Contact the academy directly for membership dues information

aafprs.org
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B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 4 records shown
1AAFPRS Foundation
Description

Educational and Research Foundation for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, supporting humanitarian programs, research, awards, and educational meetings.

aafprs.org
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Core offering1 text field

AAFPRS is a nonprofit professional medical association representing over 2,500 board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons globally. It delivers membership services, continuing education, annual meetings, peer-reviewed publications, and certification standards support, while also providing patient-facing resources such as a Find a Surgeon locator and patient safety information.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 4 values shown
  • 19% increase in facial plastic surgery procedures in 2025
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Product overview1 text field

The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) operates as a professional medical association rather than a commercial product company. Its core offerings center on three primary service categories: Facial Rejuvenation Procedures (including facelift, brow lift, eyelid surgery, injectables, laser surgery, and skin treatments), Rhinoplasty Procedures (both cosmetic and functional), and Reconstructive Surgery Procedures (including cleft lip/palate repair, face transplants, and trauma reconstruction). Supporting these surgical services, AAFPRS provides patient-facing tools including a Find a Surgeon locator, Before & After image galleries, comprehensive procedure definitions, and patient safety resources. The organization also publishes the journal Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine and conducts annual surveys tracking industry trends.

Product and service1 record
1Facial Rejuvenation Procedures
Scale indicator5 records

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Partnership13 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2019-12-18
Description

Publisher selected for the AAFPRS official journal Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine (formerly JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery). Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. is a leading independent publisher of peer-reviewed journals in clinical medicine and biomedical research.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2019-10-02
Description

Partnership between FACE TO FACE humanitarian program and Break the Silence Foundation to help domestic violence survivors heal both emotionally and physically. BTSF provides educational workshops, workforce development, and domestic violence counseling while FACE TO FACE addresses the outward scars through pro bono facial plastic surgery.

3European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Affiliated organization of the journal Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine, representing European facial plastic surgeons

aafprs.org
4International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery Societies (IFFPSS)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

International federation that is an affiliated organization of the journal Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine

aafprs.org
Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Educational supporter and exhibitor at AAFPRS annual meetings. Allergan produces Botox and other aesthetic products.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Educational supporter and exhibitor at AAFPRS annual meetings. Galderma specializes in dermatology products.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Educational supporter and exhibitor at AAFPRS annual meetings. Merz Aesthetics produces facial injectable products.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Educational supporter and exhibitor at AAFPRS annual meetings

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Educational supporter and exhibitor at AAFPRS annual meetings

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Educational supporter and exhibitor at AAFPRS annual meetings

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Educational supporter and exhibitor at AAFPRS annual meetings

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

The ABFPRS is the specialty board that certifies facial plastic surgeons. AAFPRS works closely with ABFPRS to set certification standards. Board certification by ABFPRS requires prior certification by American Board of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery or American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Prior publisher of the AAFPRS journal (as JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery) for 21 years before the journal was acquired by AAFPRS in December 2019

Recent move6 records

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Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

ASPS is the largest plastic surgery specialty society in the U.S. with overlapping membership, education, and industry sponsorship programs targeting plastic surgeons — directly comparable in mission, structure, and revenue model to AAFPRS.

TypeDirect peer
Description

ASAPS is a U.S. specialty society focused specifically on aesthetic (cosmetic) plastic surgery, directly overlapping with AAFPRS's cosmetic procedure focus and competing for the same surgeon members and aesthetics-industry sponsors.

TypeDirect peer
Description

AAO-HNS is the parent specialty society from which most facial plastic surgeons originate (ABFPRS board certification requires prior otolaryngology certification), making it a direct upstream peer in membership pipeline and educational content.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

AAD is a larger specialty society whose members increasingly perform cosmetic injectables and energy-based aesthetic procedures, overlapping with AAFPRS members on injectables/lasers and competing for similar aesthetics-industry sponsorship dollars.

TypeDirect peer
Description

ASDS represents dermatologic surgeons who perform many of the same cosmetic injectable and energy-based procedures as AAFPRS members, making it a directly comparable specialty society competing for members and industry partners in the aesthetics space.

6International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery Societies
TypeDirect peer
Description

IFFPSS is the global federation of facial plastic surgery societies (of which AAFPRS is an affiliated organization) and is the most direct international peer in mission, membership scope, and educational programming.

7European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery
TypeRegional player
Description

EAFPS is the European counterpart of AAFPRS, already formally affiliated through the journal Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine, providing a directly comparable regional peer with overlapping members and parallel society structure.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

ACS is a broader surgical professional society on whose Board of Governors AAFPRS holds an official seat; it represents a comparable professional/governance model and serves as a peer benchmark for society operations and member services.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

AMA is the umbrella national medical association of which AAFPRS is a National Medical Specialty Society with House of Delegates representation, providing a directly comparable peer benchmark for specialty society operations, advocacy, and governance.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

ABMS is the umbrella organization overseeing all U.S. medical specialty boards, including the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS), which is closely affiliated with AAFPRS for certification standards.

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Weaknesses5 records

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Ideal customer profile3 records

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Feature3 records

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Profiles4 records

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American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Professional Medical Associationaafprs.org

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery firmographics

Firmographics
Name
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Legal name
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc.
Website
https://aafprs.org
Company type
Private
Founded year
1964
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Alexandria
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

  1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from facial plastic surgeons who join the academy for professional development, certification, and networking opportunities
  2. Industry Sponsorships and Exhibits: Revenue from industry partners who sponsor events, advertise, and exhibit at AAFPRS meetings. Includes companies like Allergan, Alma Lasers, Galderma, Merz Aesthetics, and others
  3. Educational Programs and Meetings: Registration fees and educational materials from annual meetings, spring meetings, and rhinoplasty courses
  4. Foundation Donations: Fiscal campaign donations supporting humanitarian programs and research initiatives

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionAnnualMembership subscription for facial plastic surgeons

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery product offering

Product offering

Core offering

AAFPRS is a nonprofit professional medical association representing over 2,500 board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons globally. It delivers membership services, continuing education, annual meetings, peer-reviewed publications, and certification standards support, while also providing patient-facing resources such as a Find a Surgeon locator and patient safety information.

Product overview

The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) operates as a professional medical association rather than a commercial product company. Its core offerings center on three primary service categories: Facial Rejuvenation Procedures (including facelift, brow lift, eyelid surgery, injectables, laser surgery, and skin treatments), Rhinoplasty Procedures (both cosmetic and functional), and Reconstructive Surgery Procedures (including cleft lip/palate repair, face transplants, and trauma reconstruction). Supporting these surgical services, AAFPRS provides patient-facing tools including a Find a Surgeon locator, Before & After image galleries, comprehensive procedure definitions, and patient safety resources. The organization also publishes the journal Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine and conducts annual surveys tracking industry trends.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • AAFPRS Foundation: Educational and Research Foundation for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, supporting humanitarian programs, research, awards, and educational meetings.
  • FACE TO FACE
  • RISE Research Center
  • Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine

Products and services

  • Facial Rejuvenation Procedures

Quantifiable outcome

  • 19% increase in facial plastic surgery procedures in 2025
  • +3 more outcomes

Companies that use American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery technology and API

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American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2019Publisher selected for the AAFPRS official journal Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine (formerly JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery). Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. is a leading independent publisher of peer-reviewed journals in clinical medicine and biomedical research.
  • Break the Silence Foundation (BTSF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2019Partnership between FACE TO FACE humanitarian program and Break the Silence Foundation to help domestic violence survivors heal both emotionally and physically. BTSF provides educational workshops, workforce development, and domestic violence counseling while FACE TO FACE addresses the outward scars through pro bono facial plastic surgery.
  • European Academy of Facial Plastic SurgerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated organization of the journal Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine, representing European facial plastic surgeons
  • International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery Societies (IFFPSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational federation that is an affiliated organization of the journal Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine
  • AllerganminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational supporter and exhibitor at AAFPRS annual meetings. Allergan produces Botox and other aesthetic products.
  • Galderma LaboratoriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational supporter and exhibitor at AAFPRS annual meetings. Galderma specializes in dermatology products.
  • Merz AestheticsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational supporter and exhibitor at AAFPRS annual meetings. Merz Aesthetics produces facial injectable products.
  • Suneva MedicalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational supporter and exhibitor at AAFPRS annual meetings
  • Sinclair PharmaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational supporter and exhibitor at AAFPRS annual meetings
  • DePuy SynthesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational supporter and exhibitor at AAFPRS annual meetings
  • Alma LasersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational supporter and exhibitor at AAFPRS annual meetings
  • American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ABFPRS is the specialty board that certifies facial plastic surgeons. AAFPRS works closely with ABFPRS to set certification standards. Board certification by ABFPRS requires prior certification by American Board of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery or American Board of Plastic Surgery.
  • JAMA NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrior publisher of the AAFPRS journal (as JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery) for 21 years before the journal was acquired by AAFPRS in December 2019

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons: ASPS is the largest plastic surgery specialty society in the U.S. with overlapping membership, education, and industry sponsorship programs targeting plastic surgeons — directly comparable in mission, structure, and revenue model to AAFPRS.
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: ASAPS is a U.S. specialty society focused specifically on aesthetic (cosmetic) plastic surgery, directly overlapping with AAFPRS's cosmetic procedure focus and competing for the same surgeon members and aesthetics-industry sponsors.
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery: AAO-HNS is the parent specialty society from which most facial plastic surgeons originate (ABFPRS board certification requires prior otolaryngology certification), making it a direct upstream peer in membership pipeline and educational content.
  • American Society for Dermatologic Surgery: ASDS represents dermatologic surgeons who perform many of the same cosmetic injectable and energy-based procedures as AAFPRS members, making it a directly comparable specialty society competing for members and industry partners in the aesthetics space.
  • International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery Societies: IFFPSS is the global federation of facial plastic surgery societies (of which AAFPRS is an affiliated organization) and is the most direct international peer in mission, membership scope, and educational programming.

Broad incumbents

  • American Academy of Dermatology: AAD is a larger specialty society whose members increasingly perform cosmetic injectables and energy-based aesthetic procedures, overlapping with AAFPRS members on injectables/lasers and competing for similar aesthetics-industry sponsorship dollars.
  • American College of Surgeons: ACS is a broader surgical professional society on whose Board of Governors AAFPRS holds an official seat; it represents a comparable professional/governance model and serves as a peer benchmark for society operations and member services.
  • American Medical Association: AMA is the umbrella national medical association of which AAFPRS is a National Medical Specialty Society with House of Delegates representation, providing a directly comparable peer benchmark for specialty society operations, advocacy, and governance.
  • American Board of Medical Specialties: ABMS is the umbrella organization overseeing all U.S. medical specialty boards, including the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS), which is closely affiliated with AAFPRS for certification standards.

Regional players

  • European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery: EAFPS is the European counterpart of AAFPRS, already formally affiliated through the journal Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine, providing a directly comparable regional peer with overlapping members and parallel society structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Profiles4 records

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American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery M&A and investment

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Frequently asked questions about American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

What does American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery do?

AAFPRS is a nonprofit professional medical association representing over 2,500 board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons globally. It delivers membership services, continuing education, annual meetings, peer-reviewed publications, and certification standards support, while also providing patient-facing resources such as a Find a Surgeon locator and patient safety information.

Is American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery a public or private company?

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery founded?

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery was founded in 1964. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery based?

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is headquartered in Alexandria, United States, in the North America region.

How does American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Membership Dues are the primary driver. The others are industry Sponsorships and Exhibits, educational Programs and Meetings and foundation Donations.

Who are American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery Societies. Broad incumbents are American Academy of Dermatology, American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association and American Board of Medical Specialties. European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery is listed as a regional player.

Does American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery have an API?

No public API is recorded for American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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PR NewswireAAFPRS Highlights Growing Conversation Around Menopause and Facial AgingThe American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery reported that 45% of its members say more female patients cite menopause or perimenopause as a reason for treatment, up from 28% in 2024. The survey highlights growing patient awareness of facial aging effects during midlife, with surgeons emphasizing individualized consultations.PR NewswireAAFPRS REVEALS THE TRENDS DEFINING FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERYThe American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) revealed its 2025 trends in facial plastic surgery, highlighting a 19% increase in procedures and a shift towards natural-looking, early, and minimally invasive treatments. Patients are increasingly seeking subtle, strategically planned interventions across diverse demographics, with a significant rise in treatments related to rapid weight loss and menopause, and a growing emphasis on aesthetics that appear 'done' without overdoing.PR NewswirePark City Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Eric Cerrati Honored by AAFPRS for Outstanding Leadership as Fellowship Research Review Subcommittee ChairDr. Eric Cerrati, a facial plastic surgeon based in Park City, Utah, has been honored by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) for his leadership as Chair of the Fellowship Research Review Subcommittee. The subcommittee oversees fellowship research and awards such as the John Orlando Roe and Sir Harold Delf Gillies Awards.Salon TodayForecasting the Top 5 Aesthetic Trends of 2026The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery announced its top five aesthetic trends for 2026, highlighting regeneration, precision, and personalization as the defining themes shaping the future of facial plastic surgery and wellness. Key trends include regenerative aesthetics using biostimulators, exosomes, and stem-cell-derived products, as well as AI-driven facial mapping for precision injectables and a broader shift toward integrative wellness combining aesthetic procedures with hormone optimization and nutritional support. The AAFPRS president framed the shift as moving beyond appearance restoration toward enhancing function, longevity, and confidence.PR NewswirePark City Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Eric Cerrati, MD FACS, Selected as Featured Speaker at 2025 AAFPRS Annual Meeting in Los AngelesDr. Eric Cerrati, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon based in Park City, Utah, has been selected as a featured speaker at the 2025 American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting in Los Angeles. He will present on "Opening a Solo Practice - Zero Debt" during the September 17–20 conference, sharing strategies for establishing and growing a cosmetic surgery practice without incurring debt. The AAFPRS Annual Meeting is described as the premier educational and networking event for facial plastic surgeons worldwide, bringing together over 2,500 industry professionals.ForbesMeet The ‘Tip Stitch,’ Plastic Surgery’s Non-Invasive Nose JobDr. Michael Bassiri-Tehrani has popularized a minimally invasive 'tip stitch' procedure that uses permanent sutures to refine and lift the nasal tip without general anesthesia or significant downtime. This development addresses the growing demand for subtle aesthetic improvements, as rhinoplasty remains the most requested facial surgery according to 2024 data from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The procedure gained viral traction on social media platforms like TikTok, offering a reversible alternative to traditional nose jobs.PR NewswireAS AMERICANS RETURN TO THE OFFICE, AAFPRS UNVEILS AESTHETIC TRENDS FROM ANNUAL FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY SURVEYThe American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) released its 2022 member survey showing 58 percent of facial plastic surgeons experienced increased bookings, with 79 percent attributing demand to the 'Zoom Effect' as people returned to in-person work and social activities. The survey found 82 percent of procedures performed were minimally invasive, with neurotoxins, fillers, and chemical peels as the top treatments, while buccal fat removal saw a 15 percent increase among surgeons citing celebrity influence. Gen Z's impact continues to grow, with 75 percent of surgeons reporting increases in patients under 30 seeking cosmetic procedures and 79 percent noting patients want to look better in selfies.PR NewswireAAFPRS ANNOUNCES ANNUAL SURVEY RESULTS: DEMAND FOR FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY SKYROCKETS AS PANDEMIC DRAGS ONThe American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) reported a 40 percent increase in facial plastic surgery procedures in 2021, with an estimated 1.4 million treatments performed. This surge was driven by patients seeking to improve their appearance for video conferencing and social media following pandemic lockdowns. The trend highlights a shift towards non-surgical aesthetic enhancements and increased demand for procedures like lip lifts and rhinoplasty.PR NewswireAAFPRS Announces Annual Survey Results: A Look at How COVID-19 Disrupted Facial Plastic Surgery & AestheticsThe American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery released its 2020 member survey showing 70% of facial plastic surgeons reported an increase in bookings and treatments during the COVID-19 pandemic, with surgical procedures like rhinoplasty, facelifts, and eye lifts rising notably. The survey attributed the surge primarily to the "ZOOM effect" cited by 83% of respondents and patients having more flexibility to recover at home, while non-surgical treatments such as skin treatments and fillers decreased by 9% compared to 2019. The report identified "ZOOM dysmorphia" as a new trend driving demand, particularly among teens and younger patients seeking procedures to improve their appearance on video conferencing platforms.PR NewswireA Path To Resume Aesthetic Care: Multi-Disciplinary Guidance For Minimizing COVID-19 TransmissionThe American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) published the Project AesCert Guidance in its peer-reviewed journal to help aesthetic practitioners safely reopen during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Supported by the Skinbetter Science Institute, this multi-disciplinary resource combines learnings from major hospital systems and academic institutions to establish safety protocols for minimizing virus transmission.