Surgery

In 1921, the American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS) was formed, and in 1931, American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (ASPRS) were founded. This allowed the plastic surgery for aesthetic means to become recognized as a professional specialty , despite tension amongst physicians who argued its lack of credibility and 'true' application. As time went on and aesthetic plastic surgery procedures continued, plastic surgery became fully integrated into the medical community.

During the 1960s, the concept of plastic surgery grew in the consciousness of the American public as more physicians performed plastic surgery procedures. Silicone was beginning to become applied in plastic surgery and started becoming a part of our culture. By the 1970s, plastic surgeons became one of the leading medical professions.

During the 1980s, plastic surgery was rapidly expanding all over the country and continues to this day. Thousands of (ASPSR) board-certified plastic surgeons are available today in every part of the country. The field of plastic surgery now has many specializations offering a variety of plastic surgery procedures to interested patients. Plastic surgery continues to evolve and improve, and this continued evolution has allowed millions of people to benefit from the procedures both externally and internally.