Secpre, Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

What Secpre, Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery does

SECPRE (Sociedad Española de Cirugía Plástica, Reparadora y Estética) is the oldest and most authoritative Spanish scientific society for plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery, founded on 12 May 1956 in Madrid and currently headquartered at Calle María de Molina 54, 28006 Madrid. The society is a non-profit association governed by Ley Orgánica 1/2002 (CIF G-28215101) that aggregates Spain's certified plastic surgeons, who must hold the official Title of Specialist in Cirugía Plástica Estética y Reparadora and be endorsed by two existing numerary members to join as Miembros Numerarios, with residents admitted as Socios Aspirantes. SECPRE's primary constituents are its 1,000+ member surgeons distributed across nine affiliated regional societies covering all Spanish autonomous communities, while its secondary audience is the Spanish-speaking public, which uses the society's public surgeon finder and procedure information portal.

The society's core products are a content and services ecosystem rather than proprietary technology: a public website (secpre.org) with over 350 pages and approximately 3,000 daily visits, an exclusive member portal (portalsecpre.org), a public surgeon directory searchable by province and treatment, the quarterly Ibero-Latin American Plastic Surgery Journal, an annual National Congress (58th edition in 2026), an Aesthetic Surgery Chapter founded in 2003 with 281 members, the R1 Welcome Days for incoming residents, and a job board for clinical positions. The wholly owned Fundación Docente de la SECPRE, established in 1998, manages the journal, scientific research, and international cooperation campaigns (surgical missions to Peru since 2000 and Equatorial Guinea in partnership with Aldeas Infantiles SOS).

SECPRE's revenue model rests on recurring annual membership subscriptions (Miembro Numerario and Miembro Aspirante tiers), supplemented by congress and course registration fees, journal-related income, and the Fundación Docente's educational and cooperation activities. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Members become exempt from dues as Miembros Eméritos after 20 years of numerary status. The society's go-to-market combines a public-facing content platform that drives patient referrals to member clinics with a peer-vetted professional network that delivers continuing education, ethical enforcement, and regulatory advocacy — most notably the 2003 legislative change that renamed the specialty and now underpins the society's statutory protection against non-specialist practice.

Name

Secpre, Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Legal name

Sociedad Española de Cirugía Plástica Reparadora y Estética

Website

https://secpre.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

SECPRE is the Spanish scientific society for plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery, founded 1956 in Madrid. It represents over 1,000 certified Spanish plastic surgeons through recurring membership dues, a public surgeon finder, an annual congress, and the quarterly Ibero-Latin American Plastic Surgery Journal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Professional Society (Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Certification & Training Content Publishing (Exam Prep, CE/CPD) (MPAJACAL)

Keywords

• Plastic surgery society
• Medical professional association
• Surgical continuing education
• Specialist surgeon membership
• Aesthetic surgery accreditation

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: SECPRE generates revenue through annual membership fees charged to surgeons. Members (Miembro Numerario) pay recurring annual dues; Emeritus members are exempt from fees after 20 years of numerary membership. Member benefits include portal access, journal subscription, congress discounts, and inclusion in the surgeon finder directory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SECPRE is a non-profit scientific society that represents and accredits plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeons in Spain. It provides professional membership services, scientific training (courses and the annual national congress), publishes the specialty journal, maintains a public-facing surgeon locator, and engages in advocacy and standards-setting for the specialty.

Product overview

SECPRE operates as a scientific society providing a comprehensive digital ecosystem for plastic surgery professionals and patients in Spain. The core offerings include the main informational website (www.secpre.org) with over 350 pages of content, an exclusive member portal (portalsecpre.org) for document access and registrations, a surgeon search directory with over 1,000 specialists, the quarterly Ibero-Latinoamericana de Cirugía Plástica journal, patient education resources on treatments, and professional development services including the R1 Welcome Days and a job board. The society also maintains an Aesthetic Chapter with 281 members and organizes courses and congresses throughout the year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Membership (Titulares, Afiliados, Correspondientes, Honorarios) Annual membership program for plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeons in Spain, offering titular, affiliate, corresponding and honorary categories with associated benefits, representation and recognition within the specialty.
• Congreso Nacional de Cirugía Plástica (Annual National Congress) Annual scientific congress of SECPRE bringing together plastic surgeons in Spain for scientific sessions, industry exhibitions and member networking; serves as the society's flagship event.
• Continuing Medical Education Courses SECPRE-organized training courses for plastic surgeons covering clinical and scientific topics within the specialty, complementing the annual congress and supporting continuous professional development.
• Revista Cirugía Plástica Iberolatinoamericana (Scientific Journal) Official scientific journal of SECPRE publishing clinical and scientific content for the plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery community across Spain and Ibero-America.
• Public Surgeon Locator (Find a Plastic Surgeon) Online directory that connects patients seeking plastic, reconstructive or aesthetic surgery with accredited SECPRE member surgeons across Spain.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 verified specialist surgeons accessible through the public finder
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered notable, minor and core.

• Hospital San Juan de Dios, Chiclayo, PerúnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Since the year 2000, SECPRE's Fundación Docente manages 15-day surgical stays in which teams of 1-2 plastic surgeons, 2 nurses, and 1 anesthesiologist perform reconstructive surgeries at Hospital San Juan de Dios in Chiclayo, Peru. The teams address congenital deformities, war injuries, and other conditions requiring plastic surgery that patients could not otherwise access.
• Asociación Española contra el Cáncer (AECC)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerSECPRE collaborates with the Spanish Cancer Association (AECC) on the World Breast Cancer Day campaign, organizing roundtables, conferences, and information booths in various Spanish cities. SECPRE plastic surgeons participate as expert speakers to educate the public and primary care professionals about breast cancer and breast reconstruction options.
• DUPHAR (pharmaceutical company)minorOthersSECPRE collaborated with pharmaceutical company DUPHAR to produce and distribute informational brochures on domestic burn prevention and first aid. The materials were developed by the Plastic Surgery Service of Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío in Seville and distributed through pharmacies and health centers across Spain.
• Aldeas Infantiles SOS (NGO)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerSECPRE's Fundación Docente collaborates with NGO Aldeas Infantiles SOS to send surgical teams to Guinea Ecuatorial (Equatorial Guinea). Organized through Hospital Niño Jesús in Madrid, teams of two SECPRE plastic surgeons perform week-long surgical campaigns, resolving congenital deformities and other plastic surgery conditions in children.
• Federación de Mujeres MastectomizadasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSECPRE collaborates with the Federation of Mastectomized Women on patient education events about breast cancer and breast reconstruction. SECPRE surgeons deliver talks to both general public and primary healthcare professionals, with events organized in partnership with the AECC and the Federation.
• Regional Plastic Surgery Societies (Sociedades Regionales)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSECPRE maintains a network of affiliated regional societies: Sociedad Andaluza, Sociedad Asturias-Cantabria-Castilla y León, Sociedad Balear, Sociedad Canaria, Sociedad Catalana, Sociedad Gallega, Sociedad Murciana, Sociedad Valenciana, and Sociedad Vasco-Navarra-Riojana-Aragonesa (SVNRA). Each regional society has a designated vocal representative on the SECPRE Board of Directors, and regional societies participate in SECPRE's annual National Congress and events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ESPRAS): ESPRAS is the European umbrella federation of national plastic surgery societies, including SECPRE's participation. It organizes pan-European congresses (ESPRAS 2026 referenced in SECPRE materials) and harmonizes specialty standards, making it a broader incumbent that SECPRE both partners with and competes against for membership mindshare.
• International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS): ISAPS is a global professional organization for board-certified aesthetic plastic surgeons, operating across more than 100 countries with international congresses, a surgeon finder, and education programs. It competes for the same aesthetic-surgery membership niche as SECPRE's Aesthetic Chapter and represents a broader incumbent.

Direct peers

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS): ASPS is the largest national professional society for plastic surgeons in the United States, offering member certification, a public surgeon finder, scientific journal (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery), continuing education, and advocacy — directly comparable to SECPRE in mission, services, and operating model, though serving the US market.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ästhetisch-Plastische Chirurgie (DGÄPC): DGÄPC is the German Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, providing credentialed membership, a public surgeon directory, patient information, and quality standards for German aesthetic plastic surgeons. Its operating model and member-facing services closely parallel SECPRE's structure.
• British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS): BAPRAS is the UK professional society for plastic surgeons, providing credentialed membership, training standards, a public information portal, and national congresses. Its scope, governance model, and member services closely mirror SECPRE's structure, with the primary difference being geographic focus.
• Associazione Italiana di Chirurgia Plastica Estetica (AICPE): AICPE is the Italian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, providing credentialed membership, ethical standards, a public directory, and continuing education for Italian aesthetic plastic surgeons. It is structurally and functionally analogous to SECPRE, serving the same role in the Italian market.
• Société Française des Chirurgiens Esthétiques Plasticiens (SOFCEP): SOFCEP is the French society of aesthetic plastic surgeons, offering credentialed membership, training events, a public surgeon finder, and patient-facing information. It is a direct functional peer to SECPRE's Aesthetic Chapter and overall society structure in the French market.

Regional players

• Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica (SBCP): SBCP is the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery, one of the largest national plastic surgery societies in Latin America with a parallel structure of credentialed membership, public surgeon finder, congresses, and scientific journal. It serves a similar role for Brazilian plastic surgeons that SECPRE serves for Spanish ones.
• Sociedad Española de Medicina Estética (SEME): SEME is the Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine, representing physicians who perform non-surgical aesthetic procedures. It operates in the same Spanish market as SECPRE, addresses overlapping patient demand, and is part of the broader intrusismo debate that SECPRE's regulatory wins are designed to police.
• Federación Ibero Latinoamericana de Cirugía Plástica (FILACP): FILACP is the Ibero-Latin American federation of plastic surgery societies, of which SECPRE is a member nation. SECPRE's quarterly journal is distributed across the FILACP network, making the federation a regional peer and potential channel for Latin American expansion rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/secpreorg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SECPRE_
• Facebookfacebook.com/SECPREorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/secpre
• Instagraminstagram.com/SECPREorg

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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