ASPS Press Releases

March

Living in Food Deserts May Affect Complications After Breast Reconstruction

For patients undergoing breast reconstruction, residing in a food desert may be associated with an increased risk of certain complications after surgery, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Weight Loss Medications May Affect Some Complications After Panniculectomy

For patients undergoing body contouring surgery to remove excess abdominal skin after massive weight loss, use of GLP-1 weight loss medications may have mixed effects on complication risks, suggests a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

February

Lymphovenous Bypass: Potential Surgical Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease?

Rising Rates of Cosmetic Surgery in Non-White Patients

January

Recent Antibiotic Use May Increase Infection Risk for One Type of Breast Reconstruction Surgery