ASPS Press Releases

August

Autologous Breast Reconstruction an Option After Massive Weight Loss, But May Pose Extra Risks

Autologous breast reconstruction using the patient's own tissues can be successfully completed in women with a history of massive weight loss (MWL) – but carries additional risks of complications and repeat surgery compared to patients without previous weight loss, reports a study in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

'Thermoregulation, Not Just Camouflage' – Skin Patches Help Giraffes Regulate Body Temperature

In addition to providing camouflage, the patches on the skin of the giraffe have a unique vascular structure that works to regulate body heat, reports a special topic paper in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

July

ASPS Global Survey Sheds Light on Cosmetic Surgery Practice and Regulation Challenges

Yelp Reviews of Plastic Surgeons – What Factors Affect Positive and Negative Ratings?

Race/Ethnicity Isn't Associated With Unplanned Hospitalizations After Breast Reconstruction

June

Combined Technique Provides New Choice for Cleft Palate Repair

Children With Medicaid Less Likely to Receive Helmet Therapy for a Flattened Head

MTI/ASPS Plastic Surgery Accelerator Propels Five Plastic Surgery Startups to Finals of Annual MedTech Competition

May

Microneedling Plus Cupping May Aid Skin Rejuvenation

Does Body Contouring Increase Long-Term Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery? New Findings

April

Routine Antibiotics Don't Improve Outcomes of Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction

March

Higher Body Mass Index Linked to Longer Healing Time after Breast Reduction Surgery

Social and Medical Factors May Explain Cognitive Impact of Delayed Craniosynostosis Surgery

The Plastic Surgery Foundation Expands PROFILE Registry Data Collection to Include Cases of BIA-SCC

February

Low Income, Race and Rural Residence Among Risk Factors for Low Telemedicine Literacy

Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery Procedures Are Undervalued, Study Suggests

January

Artificial Intelligence Interpretations of Pain Drawings May Predict Response to Headache Surgery