About ABAP
A professional institution for a multidisciplinary field
The American Board of Aesthetic Professionals is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation uniting practitioners, educators, medical professionals, researchers and industry leaders.
Who We Are
ABAP provides a multidisciplinary platform for advancing education, professional standards, scientific knowledge and recognition of excellence across the beauty, aesthetics and aesthetic medicine professions.
Mission & Vision
Mission
To promote professional development, ethical practice, evidence-informed education and meaningful recognition across the aesthetic professions.
Vision
A connected professional community where high standards, continuing education and integrity strengthen practice and public confidence.
Leadership & Governance
ABAP is governed through a Board of Directors, Executive Leadership and its Professional Chambers.
Code of Ethics
Members are expected to act with integrity, maintain competence, represent qualifications accurately, protect client and patient welfare, respect professional boundaries and support responsible standards in their fields.
Find your professional chamber
ABAP’s chambers connect professionals by discipline while preserving a shared institutional standard.