2006 American Society of Plastic Surgeons Press Releases
Below are the 2006 press releases from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
2006 Press Releases:
- Plastic Surgeons Pave Way for Facial Bone Transplantation, Study Finds
- Despite the excitement surrounding facial transplantation, the procedure is currently limited to treating severe skin disfigurements.
- Perception of the Injection: ASPS Survey Reveals Women Confused but Drawn to Facial Injectables
- Despite their apparent confusion about what facial injectables do, most women say they favor injectables over surgical options, according to a survey conducted by Harris Interactive® for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) released today.
- Plastic Surgery Societies Applaud the FDA’s Decision to Approve Silicone Breast Implants
- The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the two largest plastic surgery membership organizations, applaud the FDA’s decision today to approve Allergan Corp. and Mentor Corp.'s silicone breast implants and return these devices to the U.S. market.
- Unprecedented Study Provides Strong Evidence that Surgery Can Eliminate Severe Migraine Headaches
- In a first-of-its kind study, plastic surgeons found 90 percent of severe migraine sufferers reported complete elimination or significant decrease in the frequency and intensity of headaches following surgical treatment.
- Cosmetic Injectables Poised for 'Explosive Growth'
- While it might seem like “everybody’s having Botox,” in actuality, only 3 percent of the potential market is currently using injectables.
- Affordable Helmets Offer Effective Solution for Infant Flattened Head Syndrome
- Less expensive helmet therapy may provide a better alternative to correct positional head deformity in children, according to a study presented today at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2006 conference in San Francisco.
- Women Could Say Goodbye to Dimpled Thighs with Injections
- Women may have a fighting chance to diminish the appearance of cellulite through collagenase enzyme injections, according to preliminary clinical trial study results presented today at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2006 conference in San Francisco.
- Read My Lips: Not All Fillers Are Safe For Lip Augmentation, Rejuvenation
- Lip augmentation is not just for women who want larger, sexier lips. As people age, their lips lose fullness which makes them appear older.
- One-Third of Breast Cancer Patients Unhappy with Outcome of Lumpectomy
- Women with breast cancer often undergo a lumpectomy and radiation to save their breasts and avoid the need for additional reconstructive surgery.
- Breast Reconstruction Not as Safe For Obese Patients
- Significantly obese women may wish to consider delaying breast reconstruction following mastectomy until they achieve a healthier body weight.
- Insurance Companies Deny Medically Necessary Breast Reductions Based on Random, Unproven Coverage Criteria
- What if you couldn’t perform daily activities, such as exercising or running with your children, because of overly large breasts that caused unending pain?
- Breast Asymmetry Surgery Improves Quality of Life, Self-Esteem
- Many women suffer from uneven breasts, also known as breast asymmetry – a relatively common condition that is often not discussed.
- Some Patients Stop Needing Antidepressant Medication After Plastic Surgery
- It has been proven that plastic surgery can improve self-esteem, but can it also act as a natural mood enhancer?
- Plastic Surgery Patients Honored for Courage, Altruism
- Anyone can find themselves in a life-threatening situation – a nurse, a Marine, a student – but who has the strength to survive let alone the energy to think about others?
- Industry Leaders, Analysts Forecast Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Market
- Plastic surgery industry leaders and analysts will offer the latest data regarding trends, innovations and forecasts for the high-profile cosmetic plastic surgery market on Monday, October 9, in San Francisco at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Industry Forum.
- Plastic Surgery 2006 Spotlights the Future of Plastic Surgery
- From new data on psychological and physical benefits, to futurists, economists and plastic surgeons sharing their vision of the future of plastic surgery, the hottest topics, technologies, and advances will be presented at Plastic Surgery 2006.
- Weight Loss Found to Reduce Cellulite in Some Overweight Women
- Weight loss may decrease the severity of cellulite for some women – but may worsen the condition for others, reports a study in August’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
- Consumer Fireworks Risks Exposed By Leading Health And Safety Advocates
- Each July Fourth, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks.
- The Appearance of Your Hands Can Reveal Your Age, Study Finds
- Want to know a person’s real age?
- Mowing the Lawn is Not Child's Play
- With summer approaching and the school year coming to a close, thousands of children across the country will take on a familiar chore – mowing the lawn.
- Patients Positively Weigh In On Liposuction
- Patients are weighing in on liposuction, the most popular cosmetic plastic surgery procedure in 2005, and resoundingly saying they would have the procedure again.
- Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Patients Chose Needle Over Knife
- Rest and relaxation seem like impossible feats to most Americans trying to balance the demands of family and career.
- Dramatic Rise in Ethnic Plastic Surgery in 2005
- The number of ethnic patients who chose to enhance their appearance or minimize the signs of aging through cosmetic plastic surgery took a substantial jump in 2005, with nearly 2.3 million procedures performed – an increase of 65 percent from 2004, according to statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
- 'Fringe' Plastic Surgery Procedures More Hype than Reality, ASPS Says
- Vaginal rejuvenation, pectoral implants, buttock implants and calf augmentation have been touted in the media recently as the “hot” new procedures taking plastic surgery by storm
- 10.2 Million Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedures in 2005 – Up 11%
- More than 10.2 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed in the United States in 2005, up 11 percent from 2004, according to statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
- Plastic Surgeons Countdown First Full Facial Transplantation
- Even after news of the first partial facial transplantation performed in France spread around the world, plastic surgeons have continued to research how to make the first full facial transplantation a reality.
- Herbal Supplements, a Smoking Gun in Plastic Surgery
- Natural herbal supplements are supposed to help boost our immune systems, give us more energy and make us generally healthier.
- Coalition Applauds Bill to Repeal Cosmetic Surgery Tax
- The Coalition to Stop Medical Taxes applauds the introduction of a bill (A2282) to repeal New Jersey’s tax on cosmetic surgery procedures.
- Guiding Principles for Facial Transplantation Unveiled by American Society of Plastic Surgeons and American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM) today unveiled a landmark joint document, Facial Transplantation-ASPS/ASRM Guiding Principles, to assist plastic surgeons considering participation in facial transplantation procedures.
- Plastic Surgery Societies Raise Concerns About Cosmetic Procedures Performed by Unqualified Personnel
- The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) have joined forces to raise awareness about the dangers of unlicensed personnel performing medical cosmetic procedures in non-clinical settings.
- Plastic Surgery Societies Create a New and Improved Informational Web Site on Breast Implant Surgery
- The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) announced the launch of their newly designed informational Internet resource on breast implant surgery www.breastimplantsafety.org.
- Obagi Medical Products Announces Long-Term Collaboration with American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Obagi Medical Products, Inc. (Obagi) announced today that it is providing an unrestricted grant to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons for research on new and improved therapies to enhance healing and patient outcomes.
- Smoking While Pregnant Causes Finger, Toe Deformities
- Women have yet another reason to stop smoking while pregnant. In the largest study of its kind, plastic surgeons found smoking during pregnancy significantly elevates the risk of having a child with excess, webbed or missing fingers and toes, according to the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). In fact, the study found that smoking just half a pack per day increases the risk of having a child born with a toe or finger defect by 29 percent.
