Associazione Italiana di Chirurgia Plastica Estetica

What Associazione Italiana di Chirurgia Plastica Estetica does

AICPE ETS (Associazione Italiana di Chirurgia Plastica Estetica) is a non-profit scientific association founded in September 2011 in Rome and registered as an Ente del Terzo Settore under Italian law (D.Lgs. 117/2017). It represents more than 700 plastic surgeons specializing in aesthetic surgery and self-describes as the largest scientific association of its kind in Europe, distinguishing itself from the broader reconstructive society SICPRE by focusing specifically on aesthetic plastic surgery. The association is governed by a Board of Directors, an Assembly, and a Probi Viri ethics committee, with a rotating presidency currently held by Paolo Vittorini.

AICPE delivers its value through an annual national congress (14th edition scheduled April 9–11, 2027 in Rome), a series of ECM-accredited specialist courses across Italian cities, the AICPE News scientific magazine, a mobile application, the Trova Chirurgo surgeon directory, endorsed third-party courses, the AICPE Solidale humanitarian initiative, and the AICPE SaFe women's health awareness campaign. Members gain access to international society partnerships (ISAPS, IMCAS, EURAPS, The Aesthetic Society, KSAPS, and others), representation before the Italian Ministry of Health and FNOMCeO, and a joint Ethics Commission established with SICPRE in January 2026.

The business model is a mixed non-profit revenue stack: annual membership subscriptions tiered by age and category (€200–€550), congress and course registration fees (members receive discounted or free access), corporate sponsorships from medical-device and pharmaceutical companies (DEKA, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Meda Pharma, Merz, GCA, Polytech, Silimed, Motiva), and tax-deductible donations including 5x1000 designations and dedicated AICPE Solidale contributions. Financial statements are not publicly disclosed; the association reinvests surplus into scientific, educational, and humanitarian activities.

Name

Associazione Italiana di Chirurgia Plastica Estetica

Legal name

Associazione Italiana di Chirurgia Plastica Estetica ETS

Website

https://aicpe.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AICPE ETS is a Rome-based Italian non-profit scientific association founded in 2011, uniting over 700 plastic surgeons specializing in aesthetic surgery. It delivers ECM-accredited training, an annual congress, scientific publications, and institutional representation for its members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Roma

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees from various categories of members (Ordinary, Effective, Aspirant, Senior, Residents-in-training). Fees range from €200 to €550 depending on age and membership category.
2. Course and congress fees: Revenue from educational courses, the annual national congress, and sponsored training events. Members receive free or discounted access to events.
3. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors (medical device companies, pharmaceutical companies) provide financial support in exchange for marketing visibility at events and in communications.
4. 5x1000 donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals designating AICPE ETS as beneficiary in their Italian tax returns.
5. AICPE Solidale donations: Voluntary donations specifically directed to humanitarian missions and solidarity projects, processed through dedicated bank account.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AICPE is an Italian non-profit scientific association (Ente del Terzo Settore) that provides professional membership services, continuing medical education (ECM) credits, specialized training courses, an annual national congress, and representation to over 700 plastic surgeons specializing in aesthetic surgery in Italy. It also runs a scientific publication (AICPE News), a mobile application, a public surgeon directory, and a humanitarian initiative (AICPE Solidale).

Product overview

AICPE (Associazione Italiana di Chirurgia Plastica Estetica) is a scientific society operating as a Third Sector Entity (ETS) that serves its members through a portfolio of services including the annual national Congress (Congresso Nazionale), specialized training courses (Corsi AICPE) offering ECM credits, the scientific journal (AICPE News/Rivista), a mobile application (Applicazione AICPE), a surgeon directory (Trova Chirurgo AICPE), endorsed educational events (Corsi Patrocinati), and humanitarian initiatives (AICPE Solidale). The association also promotes public health awareness campaigns such as AICPE SaFe for women's health.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AICPE Solidale: Humanitarian and solidarity initiative of AICPE dedicated to healthcare support, solidarity activities, and medical missions to fragile populations

Products and services

• AICPE Membership Annual membership in the Italian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, providing access to the annual congress, ECM-accredited courses, voting rights in association governance, ethical code enforcement, and international society networks. Available in categories including Ordinary, Effective, Aspirant, Senior (70+), Residents-in-training, and Foreign members.
• 14° Congresso Nazionale AICPE (Annual National Congress) Annual national congress bringing together plastic surgeons for scientific exchange, featuring live surgeries, lectures, and networking opportunities. Previous congresses drew over 400 attendees from across Italy.
• Corsi AICPE (Educational Courses) Series of specialized educational courses covering topics such as facial rejuvenation, breast surgery, body contouring, regenerative aesthetics, and anatomical dissection, offering ECM (continuing medical education) credits.
• Applicazione AICPE (Mobile Application)

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ISAPS (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISAPS is the global authoritative body for aesthetic plastic surgery. AICPE collaborates with ISAPS for international congresses, knowledge exchange, and professional standards alignment. ISAPS World Congress 2026 in Cancun is endorsed by AICPE.
• IMCAS (International Masterclass on Aging and Cosmetic Surgery)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMCAS is a major international organization for aesthetic medicine and surgery. AICPE members receive access to IMCAS journals and full-text content. IMCAS World Congress in Paris is regularly endorsed by AICPE.
• SICPRE (Società Italiana di Chirurgia Plastica Ricostruttiva ed Estetica)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSICPRE is the primary Italian society for plastic surgery (both reconstructive and aesthetic). A joint Ethics Commission (Commissione Etica Congiunta SICPRE/AICPE) was established in January 2026 to address colleagues not affiliated with either society. AICPE collaborates on educational courses including the 'Naso e Dintorni' course.
• EURAPS (European Association of Plastic Surgeons)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean professional organization for plastic surgeons. AICPE maintains official partnership for continental collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• VDAEPC (Vereinigung der Deutschen Ästhetisch-Plastischen Chirurgen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Partnership for Central European professional exchange.
• The Aesthetic Society (USA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading American organization for aesthetic plastic surgery. Partnership for international collaboration and exchange of best practices.
• AACE (Asociación Argentina de Cirugía Estética y Plástica)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArgentine Association of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery. South American partnership for professional exchange.
• AECEP (Asociación Española de Cirugía Estética Plástica)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Mediterranean region partnership for professional collaboration.
• SOFCPRE (Société Française de Chirurgie Plastique Reconstructrice et Esthétique)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Society of Plastic Surgery. Partnership for Western European professional exchange.
• SBCP (Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. South American partnership for professional collaboration.
• IAAPS (International Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational professional organization for aesthetic plastic surgery. Global networking partnership.
• ESAPS (European Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Society for aesthetic plastic surgery. Continental professional standards collaboration.
• KSAPS (Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Asian-Pacific partnership for international exchange.
• FNOMCeO (Federazione Nazionale degli Ordini dei Medici Chirurghi e degli Odontoiatri)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Federation of Orders of Doctors and Dentists in Italy. AICPE members are bound by FNOMCeO's national deontological code in addition to AICPE's own ethics code.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Aesthetic Society (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery): Leading U.S. organization for aesthetic plastic surgeons, formally partnered with AICPE. Mirrors AICPE's specialty-only focus on aesthetic surgery, education, and patient safety advocacy in a different geography.
• SICPRE (Società Italiana di Chirurgia Plastica Ricostruttiva ed Estetica): The primary Italian society for plastic surgery covering both reconstructive and aesthetic practice. SICPRE directly overlaps with AICPE in member population and now co-operates through the 2026 joint Ethics Commission, making it the closest comparable organization.
• IMCAS (International Master Course on Aging Science): Major international organization focused on aesthetic medicine and aging science. AICPE members receive journal and content access through IMCAS, and the partnership reflects a shared congress-and-education business model.

Broad incumbents

• ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons): The largest U.S. plastic surgery society covering both reconstructive and aesthetic practice. Comparable in governance and educational offerings but broader in scope than AICPE's aesthetic-only mandate.
• EURAPS (European Association of Plastic Surgeons): European-level professional society for plastic surgeons with academic and reconstructive emphasis. AICPE holds a Major-tier partnership with EURAPS, making it a relevant continental-scale peer.
• ISAPS (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery): Global authoritative body for aesthetic plastic surgery and an AICPE strategic partner. Operates at a wider international scope but shares the same mission of standards, education, and surgeon representation in aesthetic plastic surgery.

Regional players

• BAAPS (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons): UK association dedicated to aesthetic plastic surgery. Closely comparable in mission, structure, and member-services model to AICPE but serves the British market.
• AECEP (Asociación Española de Cirugía Estética Plástica): Spanish association dedicated to aesthetic plastic surgery. Closely comparable in specialty-only focus and Mediterranean-region context to AICPE, with formal partnership in place.
• SOFCPRE (Société Française de Chirurgie Plastique Reconstructrice et Esthétique): French national society for plastic surgery, partnered with AICPE. Comparable governance model and congress-driven engagement, focused on the French aesthetic surgery market.
• VDAEPC (Vereinigung der Deutschen Ästhetisch-Plastischen Chirurgen): German association for aesthetic plastic surgeons, partnered with AICPE. Comparable specialty-only model serving the Central European aesthetic surgery community.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/aicpe

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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