Comparing Temporal Trends in Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship Match Statistics in Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, and Oculofacial Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aesthetic plastic surgery fellowships endorsed by The Aesthetic Society participated in the San Francisco (SF) Match in 2017 to 2018. Despite streamlined applications and increases in available positions, participating applicants did not increase through the 2022 match cycle.

Objectives

The authors of this study compare match statistics for aesthetic plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, and oculofacial surgery, with analysis extended through the 2025 match cycle.

Methods

SF Match data for aesthetic plastic surgery (2018-2025), facial plastic surgery (2018-2024), and oculofacial surgery (2018-2024) were analyzed. Relevant data included the number of participating programs, positions, applicants, filled positions, and match rates. The 2017 to 2024 Accredi

SUBMITTER: James IB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12614165 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature