{"id":622,"date":"2026-08-20T17:05:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T15:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/glossar\/dgaepc\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T17:24:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T15:24:02","slug":"dgaepc","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/en\/glossar\/dgaepc\/","title":{"rendered":"DG\u00c4PC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#definition-was-ist-die-dgapc\">Definition: What is the DG\u00c4PC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#abgrenzung-dgapc-vs-dgprac-vs-vdapc\">Distinction: DG\u00c4PC vs. DGPR\u00c4C vs. VD\u00c4PC<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#warum-die-dgapc-mitgliedschaft-fur-patienten-ein-gutesiegel-ist\">Why DG\u00c4PC membership is a mark of quality for patients<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-boxed has-white-warm-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important note<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article is for information purposes only and is not a substitute for a medical diagnosis or advice. If you are unsure, or if you require a personalised treatment plan, it is essential that you consult a qualified specialist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"definition-was-ist-die-dgapc\">Definition: What is the DG\u00c4PC?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>DG\u00c4PC<\/strong> means <strong>German Society for Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery<\/strong>. It was founded in 1972, making it the oldest scientific society in this field in Germany.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DG\u00c4PC is an association of medical specialists who specialise in aesthetic procedures and are committed to strict quality standards and a code of ethics.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-03_dgaepc.webp\" alt=\"DG\u00c4PC since 1972\" class=\"wp-image-428 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-03_dgaepc.webp 512w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-03_dgaepc-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-03_dgaepc-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-03_dgaepc-12x12.webp 12w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-03_dgaepc-120x120.webp 120w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-03_dgaepc-40x40.webp 40w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-03_dgaepc-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-03_dgaepc-160x160.webp 160w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-03_dgaepc-500x500.webp 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"die-bedeutung-fur-die-patientensicherheit\">The implications for patient safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In aesthetic medicine, trust is good, but qualifications are better. The DG\u00c4PC plays a crucial role in patient safety by shifting the focus away from pure marketing and towards medical excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Members of the DG\u00c4PC are committed to regular professional development and to sharing information on the latest, scientifically proven surgical techniques. This minimises the risk of complications and ensures that patients receive treatment in line with the current state of medical science. In the event of an incident, additional protection is provided by a <a href=\"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/en\/after-care-insurance\/\">Consequential Costs Insurance<\/a>, which is often recommended by specialists adhering to the DG\u00c4PC standard as a supplement to the safety policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aufnahmekriterien-der-dgapc-wer-wird-mitglied\">DG\u00c4PC membership criteria: Who can become a member?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every registered doctor can join the DG\u00c4PC. The criteria have been deliberately set high in order to maintain its status as a mark of quality:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"die-4-saulen-der-dgapc-mitgliedschaft\">The 4 pillars of DG\u00c4PC membership<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bb0cbca6 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-boxed has-white-warm-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Specialist status<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Title: \u201aSpecialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery\u2018 or \u2018Surgery with a sub-specialism in Plastic Surgery\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-boxed has-white-warm-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Work experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At least three years\u2019 independent practice, predominantly in the field of aesthetics, as a registered specialist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-boxed has-white-warm-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Personal recommendation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission is generally subject to a guarantee from two existing members.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-boxed has-white-warm-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Ethics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commitment to the internal code of ethics, which prioritises patient-centred care over commercial interests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"abgrenzung-dgapc-vs-dgprac-vs-vdapc\">Distinction: DG\u00c4PC vs. DGPR\u00c4C vs. VD\u00c4PC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is often confusion about the various abbreviations used in the field of plastic surgery. Here is a brief overview to help you make sense of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Professional association<\/th><th>Focus<\/th><th>Objective<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>DG\u00c4PC<\/td><td>Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery (services paid for by the patient)<\/td><td>The highest standards for services paid for by patients themselves<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DGPR\u00c4C<\/td><td>All aspects of plastic surgery<\/td><td>Including reconstructive, burns and hand surgery<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VD\u00c4PC<\/td><td>Association of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgeons<\/td><td>Close cooperation with the DGPR\u00c4C, with a focus on aesthetics<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many surgeons are members of several of these societies, which highlights their interdisciplinary expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"die-jahrliche-dgapc-statistik-trends-und-fakten\">The annual DG\u00c4PC statistics: trends and facts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once a year, the company publishes what is known as the <strong>DG\u00c4PC statistics<\/strong>. This is based on extensive patient surveys and provides valuable insights into:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the most popular procedures (e.g. breast augmentation, eyelid lift)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>patient motivation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>demographic trends (e.g. an increase in the number of treatments for men)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patient satisfaction and safety requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This data is not only useful to the scientific community, but also helps patients to critically examine trends and set realistic expectations regarding their own treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-03_dgaepc-beratung.png\" alt=\"DG\u00c4PC Consultancy\" class=\"wp-image-427 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-03_dgaepc-beratung.png 1024w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-03_dgaepc-beratung-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-03_dgaepc-beratung-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-03_dgaepc-beratung-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-03_dgaepc-beratung-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-03_dgaepc-beratung-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-03_dgaepc-beratung-40x40.png 40w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-03_dgaepc-beratung-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-03_dgaepc-beratung-160x160.png 160w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-03_dgaepc-beratung-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-03_dgaepc-beratung-1000x1000.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"warum-die-dgapc-mitgliedschaft-fur-patienten-ein-gutesiegel-ist\">Why DG\u00c4PC membership is a mark of quality for patients<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are looking for a surgeon, the DG\u00c4PC logo should be an important criterion. It guarantees that the practitioner:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>has completed the complex, six-year specialist training programme.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>specialises in cosmetic surgery.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>is well-connected and recognised within the professional community.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>regular inspections and quality standards are accepted.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/en\/service-information\/contact\/\">Contact us for a no-obligation enquiry<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"haufig-gestellte-fragen-faq-zur-dgapc\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the DG\u00c4PC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">What does membership of the DG\u00c4PC mean for me as a patient?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is proof of your doctor\u2019s high level of qualification. You can be sure that your surgeon is a fully qualified specialist with a focus on aesthetics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Is a non-member automatically a bad doctor?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, but membership makes the assessment process easier for you. For DG\u00c4PC members, the evidence of qualifications has already been assessed by experts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Does treatment cost more if you see a DG\u00c4PC member?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prices are based on the German Scale of Fees for Medical Practitioners (GO\u00c4) and the individual practitioner\u2019s expertise. Quality comes at a price, but a higher standard of safety often saves costs by avoiding the need for corrective procedures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Does the DG\u00c4PC accept liability claims?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, the DG\u00c4PC is a professional association, not an insurance company. To cover financial risks in the event of complications, we recommend taking out private supplementary insurance for cosmetic procedures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The DG\u00c4PC, the German Society for Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery, was founded in 1972 and is the oldest professional association in this field in Germany.<\/p>","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-622","glossary","type-glossary","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary\/622","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/glossary"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=622"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}