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The '''American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery'''  ('''AAFPRS''') is a [[medical society]] for [[otolaryngologists]] (ENT) and [[plastic surgeons]]. It exists to promote high quality facial surgery, and runs courses, workshops, scientific presentations, and a training program.<ref name="aafprs">{{cite web|url=https://www.aafprs.org|title=AAFPRS|website=www.aafprs.org|access-date=July 13, 2024}}</ref>

The academy represents more than 2,700 facial surgeons throughout the world. It is a National Medical Specialty Society of the [[American Medical Association]] (AMA) and holds an official seat in both the AMA House of Delegates and the [[American College of Surgeons]] board of governors. Its members are surgeons whose focus is surgery of the face, head, and neck, and who subscribe to a [[code of ethics]].<ref name="aafprs"/>

All members are [[board certified]] by a specialty board recognized by the [[American Board of Medical Specialties]]. A majority are certified by the [[American Board of Otolaryngology]], which includes facial surgery. Other physician members are certified in plastic surgery, [[ophthalmology]], and/or [[dermatology]]. A growing number of members are board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

==See also==
*[[Australasian Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery]]

== References ==
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==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.aafprs.org}}

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