The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) is the world's largest association of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons. The AAFPRS is a National Medical Specialty Society of the American Medical Association (AMA) and holds an official seat in the AMA House of Delegates and on the American College of Surgeons Board of Governors. Its members are board certified facial plastic surgeons who perform reconstructive and cosmetic surgery of the face, head, and neck. They are dedicated to the very highest standards of surgical excellence and patient welfare.

In 1974 the Educational & Research Foundation for the AAFPRS was created to address the medical and scientific issues and challenges which confront facial plastic surgeons. The AAFPRS Foundation established a proactive research program and educational resources for leaders in facial plastic surgery. Through courses, workshops and other scientific presentations, as well as a highly respected fellowship program. The AAFPRS Foundation has consistently provided quality educational programs for the dissemination of knowledge and information among facial plastic surgeons.