American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

08/04/2026

Dr. George Hahm spent 7+ years as a General Surgeon in the military. Then he made a career change: cosmetic surgery.

He applied to the AACS Certified Fellowship Program. Now he's building a career around changing people's lives.

AACS Fellowships offer advanced, hands-on training in the art of cosmetic surgery, for surgeons ready to go further.

Learn more: https://cosmeticsurgery.org/fellowships/

07/29/2026

Last call for ASM 2027 abstracts.

This is the biggest cosmetic surgery meeting in the U.S., and it's not just for plastic surgeons anymore. We welcome dermatology, ENT, oral maxillofacial, ophthalmology, general surgery, and internal medicine. Cosmetic surgery is ecumenical now, and so is our program. Bring your perspective.

Deadline: Friday, July 31.

Submit here: https://cosmeticsurgery.org/asm2027/abstracts/

07/28/2026

You've built workflows that work. You've figured out what actually helps patients recover faster, feel more confident, and trust your practice. That knowledge doesn't belong just in your office.

The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 43rd Annual Scientific Meeting in San Antonio has a dedicated Allied Health track - and it needs your voice.

Submit your abstract before July 31, 2026 and share what's working with cosmetic surgery teams across the country.

cosmeticsurgery.org/asm2027/abstracts/

07/27/2026

This one's free, and it's packed with the kind of insight you can't get from a brochure. Current Training Fellows, program alumni, and Program Directors are answering real questions about training, applications, and building a career in cosmetic surgery, live via Zoom at no cost to attend.

Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 7:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM ET

Register now: https://compass.cosmeticsurgery.org/events/fellowship-webinar-november-2026/register

07/23/2026

Think about the lesson that changed how you practice. The complication that made you a better surgeon. The technique you wish someone had shown you earlier. That knowledge belongs in the room.

The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 43rd Annual Scientific Meeting brings together cosmetic surgeons from every specialty in San Antonio, January 28–30, 2027.

Submit your abstract before July 31 and make sure your voice is part of the conversation.

https://cosmeticsurgery.org/asm2027/abstracts/

07/21/2026

No one else has your exact combination of training, experience, and cases. That unique perspective is exactly what the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 43rd Annual Scientific Meeting is looking for.

Join us in San Antonio, January 28–30, 2027, and share the insight that only you can teach. Your colleagues are in that room waiting to hear it. Submit your abstract before the July 31, 2026 deadline.

Submit here: https://cosmeticsurgery.org/asm2027/abstracts/

07/16/2026

You know that technique you figured out, the refinement that changed how you operate, the complication that taught you more than any textbook ever did?

That's exactly what your colleagues need to hear.

Submit an abstract for the AACS 2027 Annual Scientific Meeting in San Antonio. The deadline is July 31st, and the room will be full of surgeons who will walk away better because you shared it.

We welcome your participation in collaborating in a top-notch educational event!

Details for submission here: https://cosmeticsurgery.org/asm2027/

06/22/2026

AACS Surgical Video Collection: Otoplasty technique with Dr. Angelo Cuzalina, AACS Fellowship Director.

This case involves two separate corrections — conchal bowl setback and reconstruction of the superior crus of the antihelix — and why addressing both is essential to a natural result.

Dr. Sebastian Gutierrez De Pineres, covers the surgical marking approach. Dr. Cuzalina then walks through the cartilage scoring, Mustardé suturing logic, how to avoid the telephone deformity, and how he uses intraoperative measurements before closing.

Watch the 2-minute preview and access the full 10-minute technique video in the AACS Digital Library:
https://bit.ly/4uWohbL

06/16/2026

Abstract submissions for the AACS 2027 Annual Scientific Meeting are now open!

Whether you’re presenting groundbreaking research, an innovative technique, or a clinical success story — we want to hear from you. Submissions are welcome across all areas of cosmetic surgery and all background specialties.

📅 Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026
📍 Join us in San Antonio

Visit the link in bio to submit your abstract and be part of shaping the future of cosmetic surgery.

05/02/2026

Congratulations!

The American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery certification isn't just another badge. It is about choosing excellence, becoming a doctor patients trust, and earning the credibility and expertise to be the best version of yourself.

Congratulations to Dr. Hamad A. Alharbi, MD, DDS, MS on receiving the highest grades on both the written and oral examinations of the 2025 ABFCS certification exam.