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History

The Strongest Backing in Plastic Surgery

Since our official founding in 1974, we were born with a clear purpose: to bring together the National Societies of Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula. Today, we celebrate more than 50 years of legacy, uniting more than 10,000 specialists from 22 countries to promote continuing medical education and raise the standards of our specialty.

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Our Mission

Promote the scientific and ethical advancement of Plastic Surgery, uniting and developing more than 10,000 certified specialists in Ibero-Latin America.

Our Vision

To be the leading global benchmark of the specialty, establishing ourselves as an undisputed synonym of medical excellence, responsibility and professionalism.

Our Purpose

To uphold the rigor of our profession and guarantee patient safety through continuing medical education and a deep social commitment.

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HISTORY

Leading the Future of Our Federation

Dra. Lydia Masako Ferreira

President's Words 2026

It is an honor to welcome you to this new stage of the Ibero-Latin American Federation of Plastic Surgery (FILACP).

I take on the Presidency with a deep sense of responsibility and with the conviction that institutions grow stronger when they manage to bring together experience, diversity and commitment.

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Events

Scientific Calendar

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XXVII Ibero-Latin American Congress of Plastic Surgery
XV Central American and Caribbean Congress of Plastic Surgery FILACP - El Salvador

Jan.

20–22

2027

Sociedad de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva de El Salvador (SECP)

El Salvador

FILACP Ibero-Latin American Residents Congress

2026

Ibero-Latin American Residents Congress

Leadership

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What are the requirements to join FILACP?

You must be duly accredited by the National Society of Plastic Surgery of your country of origin, which must be an active member of our Federation.

As an active member, you have access to our new digital platform, which gives you access to all the information in “Cirugía Plástica Ibero-Latinoamericana” and preferential rates for our biennial congresses and continuing medical education programs.

If you are an active member, follow these steps:

  1. Complete the membership application form.
  2. Our team will verify your current affiliation with your National Society and in the Federation's database.
  3. Done! You will receive full access to the new digital benefits.

Although FILACP promotes the highest regional standards, legal recognition and professional practice depend on each country's health ministries and regulations.

Calls for papers and regulations are announced through our Educational Foundation and on this official website months ahead of each biennial congress.

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History

Leading the Future of Our Federation

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FILACP is a community built over time through the generous work of those who came before us, and by the continuous effort of those who make it up today.
In this new administration, we welcome the new Executive Council, as well as the members of the Committees and Chapters, who represent the richness and plurality of our region.

We believe in a FILACP that is participatory, connected and close.

A Federation that promotes academic and scientific development, strengthens integration among our countries, and projects our specialty with academic and scientific excellence on the international stage.

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The true value of our Federation lies in its people.
In their commitment, their ethics and their willingness to work together for the benefit of all patients.

My commitment as President is to implement actions with openness, respect and a vocation for dialogue, creating the conditions for each area to develop with purpose and impact, in the realms of governance, impartiality and the credibility of the medical community and the general public.

Today we begin a stage that is not defined by titles, but by the ability to build together.

I offer you my warmest welcome, certain that, united, we can further strengthen our Federation and move toward a shared future.

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