ASPS Press Releases

October

COVID May Increase Risk of Dangerous Blood Clots After Panniculectomy

Among patients undergoing panniculectomy to remove excess abdominal skin, those with previous COVID may be at higher risk of serious blood clot-related complications called venous thromboembolism (VTE), reports a study in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Health Legislation Update Brings Breast Cancer Care Into the Modern Age

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is proud to advance the Advancing Women's Health Coverage Act (AWHCA) with our congressional champions and advocacy groups such as Susan G. Komen.

C. Bob Basu, MD, MBA, MPH, FACS, Named President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

The Plastic Surgery Foundation Appoints Babak J. Mehrara, MD, as New President

September

Volumetric Study Shows Objective Effects of Hyaluronic Acid Filler Injections

August

Breast Reconstruction Preferences in African American Women – New Data From Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

July

Toe Transfer Surgery May Improve Outcomes After Finger Amputation

June

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

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

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

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