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2018
September
ASPS Announces Mentor as a Platinum Sponsor for Plastic Surgery The Meeting
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is proud to welcome Mentor, a leading supplier of medical products for the global aesthetic medicine market, as a Platinum level sponsor of Plastic Surgery The Meeting.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons Hosts its 87th Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago
More than 3,000 plastic surgeons, trainees and other allied professionals will convene in Chicago Sept. 28 – Oct. 1 for Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2018 – the premier educational and networking event in plastic surgery.
August
American Society of Plastic Surgeons works to secure passage of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act through Congress
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is leading the charge to educate members of Congress on the importance of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, which would require all group and individual health plans to cover medically necessary services related to a patient's anomaly or birth defect, including reconstructive surgeries and oral-related procedures.
Patient Satisfaction with Plastic Surgery – It's the Surgeon, Not the Practice
Patient satisfaction after plastic surgery is most affected by surgeon-related factors, such as taking the time to answer questions and including patients in the decision-making process, reports a study in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
American Society of Plastic Surgeons Weighs in On Growing Popularity of Teen Plastic Surgery
In an age of selfies and constant social media sharing, a growing number of teenagers are undergoing plastic surgery to alter their appearance. According to ASPS statistics, about 229,000 cosmetic procedures were performed on teenagers last year, though research by board-certified plastic surgeons found that very few guidelines are in place to ensure teen plastic surgeries are performed appropriately.