ASPS Plastic Surgery News

June

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery journal’s Impact Factor ranks No. 1 in specialty, among best of all surgical journals

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official scientific journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, improved upon its specialty leading Impact Factor in Web of Science's newly released 2016 Journal Citation Report.

Reconstructive rhinoplasty pioneer Gary Burget, MD, passes at age 76

ASPS Life Member Gary Burget, MD, age 76, passed away in Chicago on Wednesday, May 31.

May

Experts Outline Technique on Total Abdominal Wall Transplantation for Complex Cases

Increased Facial and Head Injuries after Motorcycle Helmet Law Change in Michigan

Gender Confirmation Surgeries Rise 20% in First Ever Report

Bullying Linked to Increased Desire for Cosmetic Surgery in Teens

For Plastic Surgeons, Learning 'Danger Zones' Can Increase Safety When Using Facial Fillers

April

More than $16 Billion Spent on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

March

H. Bruce Williams, MD, past president of ASPS and The PSF, passes at age 87

High Rates of Physical Symptoms among Women Seeking Labiaplasty

Different Databases, Differing Statistics on Racial Disparities in Immediate Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy

Scott Spear, MD, past president of ASPS, passes at age 68

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Calls for Congress to Improve American Health Care

New Plastic Surgery Statistics Reveal Focus on Face and Fat

February

Nonsurgical Treatment Can Correct Congenital Ear Malformations in Infants

ASPS President Pens Response to Sen. Sanders' Health-Care Debate Comment Regarding Plastic Surgeons

January

Body Dysmorphic Disorder May Be Under-Diagnosed in Patients Seeking Cosmetic Procedures

Who Is Appropriately Qualified to Perform Cosmetic Surgery? 'Confusing Jargon' Contributes to Misperceptions