ASPS Press Releases

October

Breast Reduction in Young Women Improves Quality of Life Decades Later

Women who underwent breast reduction surgery before age 25 continue to report lasting benefits 10 to 30 years following the procedure, according to a study in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Plastic Surgery Training Has Negative Effects on Reproductive Health

Plastic surgery training takes a toll on childbearing and reproductive health, including negative effects on fertility, complications during pregnancy, and breastfeeding practices, reports a study in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

September

'Tummy Tuck' Improves Quality of Life in Overweight/Obese Patients

Insurance Plans Vary in Coverage of Gender-Affirming 'Top' Surgery for Transgender Patients

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Names Lynn Jeffers, MD, MBA, FACS, as New President

C. Scott Hultman, MD, MBA, FACS, Elected President of The Plastic Surgery Foundation

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons hosts 88th Annual 'Plastic Surgery The Meeting'

August

KCI Pledges Support as Platinum Sponsor of Plastic Surgery The Meeting

American Society of Plastic Surgeons welcomes Allergan as Sapphire Sponsor of Plastic Surgery The Meeting

Study Supports Benefits of Breast Reduction in Teens and Young Women

Reconstructive Surgery Trips to Developing Countries Are Cost-Effective and Sustainable

Sientra pledges support as Sapphire Sponsor of Plastic Surgery The Meeting

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons Announces Mentor as a Platinum Sponsor for Plastic Surgery The Meeting

ASPS Welcomes MTF Biologics as Gold Supporter of Plastic Surgery The Meeting

ASPS Welcomes Galderma, Heron, First Republic Bank and Evolus as Silver Sponsors of Plastic Surgery The Meeting

July

Changes to Abdominal Muscles After Pregnancy May Affect 'Tummy Tuck' Results

High Patient Satisfaction with Telemedicine Visits for Plastic Surgery Follow-Up

June

Opioid Prescribing by Plastic Surgery Residents: Higher Doses in US Compared to Canada

Study Urges Gene Testing Before Breast Reconstruction Using Abdominal Tissue

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Creates Inaugural Gender-Affirming Master Class

More Baby Boomers Seek Cosmetic Procedures as They Re-Enter Dating Scene

More Men Undergo Plastic Surgery as the Daddy-Do-Over Trend Rises in Popularity

May

Platelet-Rich Fibrin May Lead to Better Outcomes with Fat Grafting

Minority Children Have More Complications, Higher Costs of Cleft Palate Repair

Study Proposes New Standards for Safely Performing 'Brazilian Butt Lift'

3D-Printed 'Hyperelastic Bone' May Help Generate New Bone for Skull Reconstruction

April

Americans Spent More than $16.5 Billion on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery in 2018

March

No Increase in Complications with 'Tummy Tuck' in Obese Patients

With Abdominal Etching, Plastic Surgeons Help Patients Get 'Six-Pack Abs'

New Plastic Surgery Statistics Reveal Trends Toward Body Enhancement

February

Online Reviews After 'Tummy Tuck' – Cosmetic Results Aren't the Only Factor Affecting Positive Ratings

More Women Are Training to Be Plastic Surgeons, but Racial/Ethnic Representation Still Lags Behind

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Works with Congress to Secure Passage of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act

Aesthetica Super Symposium Presents the Latest Innovations in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

January

Good Results with Autologous Breast Reconstruction after Failed Implant Reconstruction

What Causes Aging of the Upper Lip? Loss of Volume, Not Just 'Sagging'