ASPS/PSTM 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is ASPS/PSTM?
The largest plastic surgery-specific meeting in the US, with strong purchasing authority from both aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons. Unlike the Aesthetic Meeting, PSTM draws the full breadth of plastic surgery including reconstructive, hand, and craniofacial, making it ideal for surgical instruments, implants, and OR capital equipment, not just cosmetic devices.
What are the key facts about ASPS/PSTM?
- Host organization: American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Primary specialty: plastic surgery
- Scale: large
- Geography: US (national, some international)
- International attendance: ~15%
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Which device categories fit ASPS/PSTM?
Which buyer stages does ASPS/PSTM fit?
What does ASPS/PSTM charge for booth space?
Cost not published
American Society of Plastic Surgeons does not publish booth pricing for ASPS/PSTM that we can link to, so we do not list a figure here. We would rather show nothing than an estimate you cannot check. Ask them directly on the ASPS/PSTM exhibitor page ↗.
Planning the ASPS/PSTM booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends ASPS/PSTM?
The largest plastic surgery-specific meeting in the US. Draws surgeons from countries around the globe. 200+ education sessions. ASPS was founded in 1931 and has 11,000+ members. Mix of both reconstructive and aesthetic focus: unlike the Aesthetic Meeting which is cosmetic-only.
- Purchasing authority: ~60% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~3,000
- International attendance: ~15%
Where is ASPS/PSTM held?
- Venue: George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX
- Management company: Freeman (logistics partner)
- Product theater: Available
Who else exhibits at ASPS/PSTM?
Approximately 250+ exhibitors typically attend ASPS/PSTM. Your competitors are here.
Is ASPS/PSTM worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
The largest plastic surgery-specific meeting in the US, with strong purchasing authority from both aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons. Unlike the Aesthetic Meeting, PSTM draws the full breadth of plastic surgery including reconstructive, hand, and craniofacial, making it ideal for surgical instruments, implants, and OR capital equipment, not just cosmetic devices.
Why Skip
If your device is purely cosmetic/aesthetic (injectables, body contouring lasers), the Aesthetic Meeting may deliver a more targeted audience. PSTM attendees skew toward academic and reconstructive surgery, so consumer-facing aesthetics companies may find less buyer intent here.
What should exhibitors know before ASPS/PSTM?
Houston in October is pleasant weather. The ASPS-ASMS co-hosting means maxillofacial surgeons attend too, worth noting if your device crosses disciplines.
What is the Buzzbox Score for ASPS/PSTM?
9.6 / 10 (Exceptional)
9.6 out of 10. One of the strongest exhibiting opportunities in our index. Carried by exhibitor experience (9.6: Freeman-managed (established operator) and non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in)). The lightest dimension is data transparency (8.4, ). The largest plastic surgery-specific meeting in the US, with strong purchasing authority from both aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons.
How we score
Six weighted factors, each scored on a 0 to 100 rubric then normalized to a 7.0 to 10.0 band. Every show on this list cleared a relevance bar to be included, so 7.0 is the floor; the number tells you how far the leaders pull ahead. A factor we cannot source is left unscored rather than estimated, and the overall score above was set before any figure behind it was withdrawn.
Strong (8.5): 60% purchasing authority and large-scale event.
Not scored on cost: this organizer publishes no booth price we can link to.
Strong (8.4): exhibitor count disclosed.
Standout (9.6): Freeman-managed (established operator), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and purpose-built convention venue.
Standout (9.3): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and the flagship / largest show in its niche.
Strong (8.8): large and well-established and ~250 exhibitors.
When are the ASPS/PSTM exhibitor deadlines?
Detailed deadlines not yet published for ASPS/PSTM. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at ASPS/PSTM?
ASPS/PSTM does not publish booth pricing we can link to, so we do not list a cost for this show. Rather than estimate one, we point you at the organizer's exhibitor page to request current rates directly.
How many people attend ASPS/PSTM?
ASPS/PSTM draws approximately 5,000 attendees. The largest plastic surgery-specific meeting in the US. Draws surgeons from countries around the globe. 200+ education sessions. ASPS was founded in 1931 and has 11,000+ members. Mix of both reconstructive and aesthetic focus: unlike the Aesthetic Meeting which is cosmetic-only.
When and where is ASPS/PSTM 2026?
ASPS/PSTM 2026 takes place October 15-18, 2026. The venue is George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX. American Society of Plastic Surgeons hosts the meeting.
How many ASPS/PSTM attendees have purchasing authority?
About 60% of ASPS/PSTM attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 3,000 effective buyers out of approximately 5,000 attendees. Effective buyers multiplies total attendance by the share of attendees who hold purchasing authority. Both inputs are estimates drawn from organizer reporting and our own exhibitor research, so read the figure as directional rather than exact.
Who exhibits at ASPS/PSTM?
Approximately 250+ exhibitors typically attend ASPS/PSTM. The device categories that fit this floor are surgical instruments, implants, laser systems, energy based devices, injectables, wound care, practice management, and imaging systems.
How does Buzzbox Media score ASPS/PSTM?
ASPS/PSTM carries a Buzzbox Score of 9.6 out of 10 (Exceptional), with one caveat on this record: cost efficiency is not scored, because American Society of Plastic Surgeons publishes no booth price we can link to, and the overall score was set before that figure was withdrawn. The factors still scored are audience quality, data transparency, exhibitor experience, editorial value, and growth trajectory. Each factor is scored on a 0 to 100 rubric then normalized to a 7.0 to 10.0 band, and every conference in our index cleared a relevance bar to be listed, so 7.0 is the floor. On this record the highest is exhibitor experience at 9.6 and the lowest is data transparency at 8.4.