Welcome to the International Confederation of Plastic Surgery Societies
ICOPLAST President | Dr Ahmed Khashaba | Headshot image

Dr. Ahmed Khashaba

President

ICOPLAST is a non-profit organization formed in 2016 as a confederation of National Plastic Surgery Societies. We have 64 National Plastic Surgery society members, representing over 21,000 Plastic Surgeons from all over the world.

The Purpose of ICOPLAST is to educate, communicate, advocate and advance the specialty of plastic surgery globally, all in the widest sense of the word. The confederation will achieve this by facilitating communication and education among National Plastic Surgery Societies, as well as by all other means that are conducive to that purpose as a not-for-profit organization.

We would be delighted to welcome you at our next International Congress in Cape Town in 2025 for a comprehensive three-day educational program in this beautiful city on Africa’s southwest coast beneath the imposing Table Mountain.

Please enjoy our new website – learn more about our organization, our free monthly educational webinar program, and how to become a member of ICOPLAST.

ICOPLAST 2025 Congress

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The 3rd ICOPLAST Congress will take place in the vibrant city of Cape Town, South Africa from September 17 to 19, 2025. 

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This prestigious three-day event will be hosted by The Association of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeons of Southern Africa. 

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The ICOPLAST Congress provides a global platform for surgeons and clinicians to gather, showcase their work and engage in discussions on the cutting-edge developments in the field of Plastic Surgery.

Upcoming events

December 6, 2024 2:30-4:00 pm | GMT

The BAPRAS Congress 2024: International takes place from 4 – 6 December 2024 at the ICC in Newport, Wales where plastic surgery associations and societies from across the world present a program filled with insightful talks delivered by International experts.
ICOPLAST is delighted to hold our Symposium on the third day of the BAPRAS Congress – Perception of Beauty and Plastic Surgery Training Models from Different Continents of the World.

September 17-19, 2025

We are excited to invite you to the upcoming 3rd ICOPLAST Conference, scheduled to take place in the vibrant city of Cape Town, South Africa. This prestigious event will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. As proud hosts, The Association of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeons of Southern Africa promises an exciting and unforgettable conference in 2025.

The Sushruta Professorship in Plastic Surgery

ICOPLAST Sushruta Professorship in Plastic Surgery - Winner 2023 - Dr. Peter Neligan
Dr. Peter Neligan receiving the Sushruta Professorship at the ICOPLAST World Congress in Dubai 2023

Applications Closing Soon

The Sushruta Professorship in Plastic Surgery has been established through the generosity of the Guha family to recognize a distinguished scholar in Plastic Surgery. In Sushruta’s spirit, the awardees lifetime contribution should reflect outstanding contribution to the specialty through original research, practice, leadership and publication in Plastic Surgery peer reviewed forums.  The award is open globally to all Members of ICOPLAST National Societies.  A recognized senior scholar of outstanding merit may apply, supported by two scholars, clinicians, or scientists of great standing in complementary fields.

The Sushruta Lifetime Achievement Professorship Award presentation will be made at the ICOPLAST Congress in Cape Town in September 2025.

Latest news

September, 2024

September 30, 2024 5:47 pm

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Held from September 19 to 22, 2024, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, became the epicenter of groundbreaking discussions and innovative ideas in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery.

September, 2024

September 20, 2024 1:53 pm

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At this Webinar, Dr. Marzia Salgarello, Chair of the Breast Reconstruction Chapter, led a panel of experts to discuss Breast Reconstruction – Making the Right Choice for the Right Patients.

September, 2024

September 20, 2024 1:44 pm

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At the ICOBRA meeting on September 11, 2024, the theme was: Let’s get some work done toward moving to an international platform of Breast Implant Registry Outcomes.