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Cosmetic Surgery and Procedures (cont.)

Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)
310 South Henry Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 1-800-332-FACE (1-800-332-3223)
(703) 299-9291
Email: info@aafprs.org
Web Address: www.aafprs.org

The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) is the world's largest association of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons and is dedicated to the highest quality of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. It offers information to the public on facial plastic surgery and can help you locate a certified surgeon in your area. Most members are board-certified in otorhinolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat specialty), dermatology, plastic surgery, or ophthalmology.


American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
9700 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, IL 60018-5701
Phone: 1-800-822-6637
(847) 678-6200
Fax: (847) 678-6286
Web Address: www.aaoms.org

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is an organization of dental surgeons who promote quality patient care and education. The AAOMS provides public and patient information on dental surgery and dental problems.


American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
11081 Winners Circle
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Phone: 1-800-364-2147
Web Address: www.surgery.org/index.php

Members of the ASAPS are also members of the American Society of Plastic Surgery and are board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

The ASAPS Web site offers information about plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures such as laser treatments and Botox and collagen injections. It also has cost information as well as a referral page for board-certified plastic surgeons.


American Society For Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
5550 Meadowbrook Drive
Suite 120
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Phone: 1-800-441-2737
(847) 956-0900
Fax: (847) 956-0999
Email: info@asds.net
Web Address: www.asds.net

The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery was founded in 1970 to promote excellence in the subspecialty of dermatologic surgery and to foster the highest standards of patient care. Information on the treatment of skin conditions and referral lists are available online and through the ASDS toll-free hotline. The hotline is open during weekday business hours (Central standard time).


American Society of Plastic Surgeons
444 East Algonquin Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: (847) 228-9900
Web Address: www.plasticsurgery.org

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world. This site has news on the latest advances and techniques of specific surgical procedures. It includes information on how to prepare for surgery, types of anesthesia used, recovery time, and average costs. You can find a qualified surgeon in your area, view before-and-after photographs, and read patient stories.


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