Annual Meeting: Plastic Surgery 2008

The latest plastic surgery research, procedures, and technologies will be presented at Plastic Surgery 2008, the annual scientific meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. View press materials.

Breast Reconstruction

In advance of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a panel of experts from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) discussed breast reconstruction in a media webinar on Wednesday, September 17, 2008. View press materials.

2007 Procedural Statistics

Since 2003, statistics have been collected through the first online national database for plastic surgery procedures, Tracking Operations and Outcomes for Plastic Surgeons (TOPS). This data, combined with the annual survey sent to more than 17,000 board-certified physicians in specialties most likely to perform plastic surgery, results in the most comprehensive census on plastic surgery procedures. View press materials.

Managing Side Effects and Complications

Forty percent of cosmetic plastic surgery patients agree they should have done more homework to learn about potential side effects and complications before surgery. It is important for patients to ask the right questions to ensure they are prepared for surgery. View press materials.

Medi-spas

Medi-spas, locations that can offer everything from facials and hair removal to pharmaceutical injections and other medical procedures, are proliferating across the country. Medi-spas may be located in a physician’s office, or in non-traditional locations such as shopping malls, store fronts and beauty salons. View press materials.

Perception of the Injection

In the quest to eradicate the signs of aging, cosmetic plastic surgery patients continue to demand better results with less recovery time. Recent advances in technology aim to meet those demands, giving plastic surgeons and patients many options for facial augmentation. The products mentioned in this press kit represent a partial listing of injectables receiving ongoing attention. View press materials.

Silicone Breast Implants

Silicone breast implants are once again available in the United States, ending a 14-year restriction. This landmark decision by the Food and Drug Administration gives U.S. women access to the same implants women in more than 75 countries have long had as an option. ASPS offers a comprehensive resource on the reintroduction of the device to the marketplace. View press materials.

Patients of Courage: Triumph Over Adversity

The Patients of Courage: Triumph Over Adversity program honors reconstructive plastic surgery patients whose lives were restored through reconstructive plastic surgery and whose charitable actions influence the lives around them. This award is supported by Ethicon, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company. ASPS members nominated patients who carry an optimistic outlook on life and positively affect people around them, despite the difficulties of their reconstructive procedures. View press materials.

Patient Safety

To ensure patient safety the American Society of Plastic Surgeons offers information to educate the public when considering plastic surgery. With the public's growing acceptance of plastic surgery and the proliferation of plastic surgery makeover programs on television, it is important that potential patients find a qualified plastic surgeon who operates in a safe facility. View press materials.