One of the missions of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery is to advocate on behalf of the cosmetic surgery specialty, especially within the wider world of medicine. One important part of this advocacy is maintaining representation in the American Medical Association House of Delegates, which comprises 600 voting delegations representing various regional, specialty, and professional interest associations. At the beginning of June, Robert Jackson, MD, Anthony Geroulis, MD, and Rania Agha, MD represented AACS at the AMA House of Delegates meeting in Chicago, especially for items concerning cosmetic surgery.

AACS has announced a new collaboration with the World Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (WAOCS) to offer discounts on membership and education to members of both groups.