As President of the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons, I would like to welcome you to our web site. Plastic surgery has its roots in the creation of new tissues, improvement of form and function and reconstruction following accident or injury. This expertise is the fundamental asset of a plastic surgeon.
Plastic surgery includes aesthetic surgery or cosmetic surgery.
Not only can congenital and traumatic deformities and function be corrected but also aesthetic improvements of the face, body and extremities can be performed. A Canadian plastic surgeon is a well-trained, qualified specialist who has passed the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons examinations and is certified to practice Plastic Surgery. The Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery are the Canadian organizations to which practicing plastic surgeons belong. Education is an important part of the activity of these organizations both to the membership and the general public. Annual scientific meetings are held to share knowledge and expertise in order to improve our quality of care and advance the practice of plastic surgery.