Dear Friends and Colleagues:

Conditions
Membership of the academy is open to medically licensed National Board registered surgeons specialising in Otolaryngology, Plastic, Maxillofacial (with a medical degree), Ophthalmic Surgery, Dermatology or equivalent and to Registrars/Residents in training that have served 2 years in their specialsit training post. Applications need to be accompanied by a curriculum vitae and seconded by two members of the Academy. Applications for junior membership must be accompanied by written evidence of training status.

Approvals
The Membership Committee decides whether the application for membership is accepted, and approval of the national delegates can be sought.

Benefits
Reduced membership fees are available for “Junior Members” (residents in training) and “Senior Members” (retired members). EAFPS Members enjoy a number of benefits. Full access to the members only area and watch videos and teaching materials from all aspects of facial plastic surgery. Members will also have the benefits of having their profile page that can be updated by themselves. This will provide them with high visibility among fellow surgeons and to public too.

Access to the Thieme Facial Plastic Surgery Journal – As an EAFPS member, you will receive exclusive access to the Thieme Facial Plastic Surgery Journal, a leading peer-reviewed publication in the field. Published six times a year, each issue focuses on a specific area of aesthetic and reconstructive facial plastic surgery, covering topics such as rhinoplasty, facelifts, periorbital rejuvenation, facial trauma, scar revision, and emerging minimally invasive procedures. Featuring expert insights and global perspectives, the journal critically evaluates the latest research and clinical advancements, helping you stay at the forefront of the specialty. Your membership includes complimentary access to this essential resource, ensuring continuous learning and professional development.

Contact Us
Please contact any of the executive board members if you are interested in joining the EAFPS and would like to receive additional information. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our Academy.

EAFPS Executive Board
President: José Carlos Neves
President Elect: Frank Riedel
Immediate Past President: Alwyn D’Souza
General Secretary: Abdülkadir Göksel
Treasurer: Yves Saban
Education Chair: Garyfalia Lekakis
Media Chair: Anıl Joshi

Journal Subscriptions

Subscriptions to Facial Plastic Surgery and/or Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine (FPSAM) are offered at special rates for all members of the EAFPS. (These reductions have already a higher value than the whole membership fee!). Starting in 2025, EAFPS membership fees include Facial Plastic Surgery (FPS) Online journal subscription fees.

Newsletter

EAFPS Newsletter with information about our European Academy, with exchange of ideas and opinions and continuing education are distributed to all EAFPS members

Meetings

Optimize the Perfect Order Planning

Meetings of the EAFPS are held once per year, for which separate but discounted registration fees have to be paid. Affiliated meetings are held in various parts of the world outside Europe.

Affiliated Courses

Production Planning

Affiliated Courses on facial plastic surgery are regularly held in different European countries. Discounted registration fees are applied to all EAFPS Members.

Fellowships

The EAFPS has established fellowship training centers in many cities in Europe. Members can apply for a fellowship in facial plastic surgery here.

Certification Opportunities

EAFPS Offers Examination and certification process through the EBEC-FPRS which is under the auspices of EBE-ORL.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact any of the executive board members if you are interested in joining the EAFPS as a Member and would like to receive additional information. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our Academy.