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Advanced Practice Providers in Plastic Surgery: A Scoping Review.
Forrest Bohler1, Tristan Attisha1, Aaquib Noorani2
1Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|December 11, 2025
Summary
Advanced practice providers (APPs) are increasingly vital in plastic surgery, improving clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction. Further research is needed to fully define their roles in complex procedures and education.
Area of Science:
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Advanced practice providers (APPs)
- Physician assistants (PAs)
- Nurse practitioners (NPs)
Background:
- APPs are increasingly integrated into surgical specialties, but their roles in plastic surgery are not well-defined.
- Existing literature lacks a comprehensive synthesis of APP contributions in plastic surgery.
- This review aims to characterize APP scope, impact, and distribution across plastic surgery subspecialties.
Conclusions:
- APPs make significant contributions to plastic surgery care delivery.
- Further research is essential to define APP roles in high-complexity care and education.
- Long-term outcomes and provider well-being require additional investigation.

