ASPS Press Releases

June

Patients Continue to Lose Weight in the Years After 'Tummy Tuck'

Most patients undergoing "tummy tuck" surgery (abdominoplasty) to remove excess skin and tissue after weight loss continue to lose weight in the months and years after surgery, suggests a follow-up study in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Interest in Aesthetic Health Remained Consistent Despite Economic Uncertainty in 2024, According to New Report from American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Despite economic headwinds in 2024, overall patient demand for plastic surgery procedures remained steady, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) revealed in its latest annual report.

Five Plastic Surgery Startups Selected for MTI/ASPS Plastic Surgery Accelerator Competition Finals

Five startups advanced as finalists representing the ASPS Plastic Surgery track in the 2025 MedTech Innovator competition to champion technologies that improve results for patients.

May

AI Tool Enables Automated Evaluation of Facial Palsy, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®

April

Disparities in Breast Reconstruction Persist After ACA, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®

CAD/CAM Shows Clinical Benefits in Jaw Reconstruction, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®

March

Breast-Conserving Therapy Linked to Breast Shrinkage, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®

February

Brain Functional Networks Adapt in Response to Surgery and Botox for Facial Palsy

Breast-Conserving Surgery Improves Sexual Well-Being Compared to Breast Reconstruction

January

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Empowers Patients With "The Care You Deserve" Campaign

Avoiding Patient Abandonment – Ethical Approaches to 'Untenable' Patient Relationships

Body Weight Trends Upwards After Breast Reduction Surgery in Teens

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Announces Support for Southern California