The Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals was founded in 1990 and is the largest non-profit professional association in the United States and internationally for the permanent cosmetics industry, also known as permanent makeup.

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AAP is comprised of estheticians, cosmetologists, allied health professionals, and medical professionals who specialize in providing cosmetic services.  AAP also welcomes the participation of corporate sponsors and industry groups who play a role in contributing to the progress of our trades.

AAP provides unprecedented benefits designed to promote the success and enhance the quality of life for its members.  AAP is also actively involved in legislative advocacy efforts that promote public safety and to help protect our working environments.
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International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine

IAPAM was founded to unite licensed physicians who practice aesthetic medicine and their supporters.  IAPAM membership is open to licensed medical doctors (MD's), doctors of osteopathic medicine (DO's) and the medical students studying for those degrees.
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The International Medical Spa Association (IMSA) was formed in 2002 under the leadership of Hannelore Leavy, Executive Director of the Day Spa Association. The IMSA membership includes naturopathic and osteopathic physicians; dentists, internists, dermatologists and plastic surgeons; physical and massage therapists; spa owners, spa consultants, medical spa facility designers, product manufacturers, and product suppliers.  IMSA is dedicated to the promotion of excellence, innovation, and cooperation within the medical spa industry, and serves as the definitive resource for information regarding the growing medical spa industry and provides networking and mentoring opportunities for its members. 

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The coalition is a group of active skin care associations, companies & individuals, who have united to establish standards and best practices, and provide political representation for our profession to state legislators and licensing boards.

NCEA is protecting your right to practice by...
• Addressing current issues that impact your income
• Developing professional and educational guidelines
• Representing your interests at the state regulatory level
• Strengthening your voice in the industry
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Contact:  Susanne Warfield
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