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01/27/2003
ASPS Recommends Steps to Evaluate Patients for Office-Based Plastic Surgery
Recommended steps to ensure that appropriate patients are selected for plastic surgery in the office setting were detailed in the second of four "practice advisories," published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
01/02/2003
Growth Hormone Replacement Unfounded Fountain of Youth
In the explosive pursuit for the Fountain of Youth, some physicians are prescribing the off-label use of growth hormones to turn back time for their patients.
12/23/2002
PSEF and The Smile Train Give $90,000 for Research to Combat Cleft Lip and Palate
The Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation (PSEF), the educational, research arm of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and The Smile Train recently awarded more than $90,000 in grants to physicians performing cleft lip and palate research.
12/20/2002
New Year May Bring Less Wrinkles
Cosmetic plastic surgery continues to be popular with nearly 7.5 million Americans choosing procedures last year.
12/17/2002
One-Third of Physicians Don't Offer Breast Recontstruction Referrals to Breast Cancer Patients, ASPS Study Says
One-third of referring physicians do not offer their breast cancer patients referrals for breast reconstruction, according to a study in a recent issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
12/12/2002
ASPS Recommends Patient Safety Strategies for Office-Based Plastic Surgery
The first of four "practice advisories" to assist decision-making in areas of patient care for plastic surgery in the office setting was published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
11/06/2002
Immediate Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy is Safe, ASPS Study Says
Debunking the myth that women with locally advanced breast cancer must wait until after chemotherapy to have their breast reconstructed, a study presented today at the ASPS/PSEF/ASMS 71st Annual Scientific Meeting in San Antonio found that immediate free flap reconstruction for women with breast cancer is safe and psychologically beneficial.
11/05/2002
Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Names New President
Stephen Mathes, MD, professor of surgery, division of plastic and reconstructive surgery, University of California, San Francisco, was today named president of the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation (PSEF), the research and educational arm of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
11/05/2002
America Society of Plastic Surgeons Names New President
James Wells, MD, Long Beach, Calif., was today named president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the largest plastic surgery organization in the world and the foremost authority on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.
11/04/2002
New Methodology Reduces Complications and Additional Surgery After Breast Augmentation, ASPS Study Says
A new methodology for breast augmentation with saline-filled breast implants significantly reduces local complications and additional surgeries, according to a study presented today at the ASPS/PSEF/ASMS 71st Annual Scientific Meeting in San Antonio.
11/03/2002
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons 12th Annual Circle of Excellence Media Awards
The Associated Press, The Boston Globe, CBS MarketWatch, The Osgood File, KCNC-TV (Denver), and Parents magazine will receive Circle of Excellence Media Awards presented by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), at the ASPS/PSEF/ASMS 71st Annual Scientific Meeting in San Antonio.
11/03/2002
Second-time Facelifts as Safe as Original Procedure, ASPS Study Says
Facelift recipients have yet another reason to smile while looking younger thanks to a study finding that a person's second facelift is as safe as the original procedure.
10/25/2002
Skyrocketing Physician Insurance Premiums Restrict Patient Access to Healthcare, Physician Ability to Practice
More than 78 percent of Americans are afraid that out-of-control liability costs will limit their access to healthcare.
10/25/2002
Plastic Surgery Meeting to Discuss Emerging Trends in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) brings "Emerging Trends - Hot Topics in Cosmetic Surgery," a course presenting and assessing new and innovative technology and techniques in cosmetic surgery, to the ASPS/PSEF/ASMS 71st Annual Scientific Meeting, November 2-6 in San Antonio.
10/01/2002
Women Choose Plastic Surgery Breast Procedures for Themselves to Improve Self-Image & Eliminate Pain, ASPS Survey Reveals
Whether today or 15 years ago, women choose to have breast augmentation, reduction and reconstruction to improve their overall self-image or alleviate painful symptoms, according to an August survey of American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) members.
09/25/2002
Breast Cancer: Affecting Women of All Ages
Last year, more than 190,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer.
06/13/2002
Plastic Surgery Effective in Eliminating/Decreasing Migraine Headaches, ASPS Study Says
Migraine headache sufferers get significant relief or elimination of symptoms through modifications of plastic surgery procedures traditionally used to minimize facial wrinkles, reports the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
06/01/2002
Teaching Children to Play Safely
Children across the country are jumping on their scooters, bicycles, skateboards and in-line skates, for another day of fun outdoors.
05/31/2002
Asian Plastic Surgery Patients Benefit from New Techniques in Cosmetic Surgery
To improve the cosmetic results for Asians choosing plastic surgery, easier, more reliable techniques have been developed for increased patient satisfaction reports the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
05/01/2002
Breast Reduction Surgery, More Effective Than Medication, Diet, or Support Bras, to Relieve Suffering of Overly Large Breasts
Women who suffer from painful physical symptoms of overly large breasts show greater improvement with breast reduction surgery over conservative treatments such as special bras, weight loss, physical therapy, or medication reports the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
05/01/2002
ASPS, AVMA and CDC Provide Public Education for National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 19-25
Approximately 52 million dogs in the United States make great pets. Yet, man's best friend can also bite and injure.
05/01/2002
Teach Children to Beware of Bites
It's important for people to protect children from dog bites - even if a dog does not have a history of biting.
04/26/2002
A Party May Not Be Best Setting for Botox Injections
While "Botox® parties," where people gather for Botox® injections at someone's house or a hotel banquet room in a social atmosphere with alcoholic beverages, may sound like fun, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reminds anyone considering Botox® injections that the treatment, while quick and minimally invasive with few side effects or risks, is still a medical procedure.
04/19/2002
Nearly 180,000 Women Receive Health Benefits of Surgical Breast Procedures
More women than ever - 178,726 - improved their health and quality of life through breast reduction and reconstruction procedures in 2001.
04/19/2002
Small Plastic Surgery Procedures Yield Big Results
Nearly 6 million people chose non-surgical cosmetic procedures last year with an increasing number of patients visiting board-certified plastic surgeons for the procedures, reports the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) in announcing its 2001 procedural statistics.
04/15/2002
FDA Approval of Botox® Will Increase Use for Those Interested, Reports American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Today's approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Botox® for cosmetic use confirms the findings of numerous clinical studies that the drug is safe and effective for wrinkle reduction.
04/14/2002
6.5 Million Women had Cosmetic Plastic Surgery in 2001
Women reign supreme when it comes to cosmetic plastic surgery.
03/27/2002
Skin Cancer Scares to Prominent Americans Bring Message of Sun Safety to Light
President George Bush, Attorney General John Ashcroft and Arizona Senator John McCain have more in common than their political party - they all have been treated for skin lesions within the last year.
03/19/2002
Report Confirms the Safety and Efficacy of Botox® for Cosmetic Use, Says the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Botox® for cosmetic use expected soon, another validation of the injectable's safety is reported in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
02/11/2002
Reconstructive Surgery Conference Presents New Technologies
This Valentine's Day plastic surgeons will gather to discuss advances and new techniques in reconstructive surgery at a conference held by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons/Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation (ASPS/PSEF) and Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, Inc. in Nashville, Tenn.

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