American Society of Plastic Surgeons

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Share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community or post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons

or share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community

or post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

ASPS Press Releases

2020

December

The Evolving Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PPR) in Plastic Surgery

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment, which involves injecting a small amount of a patient's own blood to release various growth factors from platelets, continues to increase in popularity. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has tracked the procedure since 2015 and reports a 25 percent increase in cosmetic PRP use in the last four years.

November

How To Know If Your Teen Is Ready For Breast Reduction Surgery

Bone Growth After Pediatric Hand Transplant Is Major Milestone in Reconstructive Surgery

October

Why a "Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgeon" Isn't a Plastic Surgeon, and What That Means for You

Get on the Grid: 'Micro-Doses' of Botox Provide Up-Close Improvement of Facial Skin

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Names Joseph E. Losee, MD, FACS, FAAP, as New President

Gayle Gordillo, MD, FACS, Elected President of The Plastic Surgery Foundation

September

Can You Paint Your Migraine?

The Psychosocial Benefits of Plastic Surgery for Young Women With Congenital Breast Asymmetry

ASPS Welcomes MTF Biologics as Gold Sponsor, Galderma and Evolus as Silver Sponsors of Plastic Surgery The Meeting

3M + KCI Pledge Support as Platinum Sponsors of Plastic Surgery The Meeting

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Welcomes Allergan Aesthetics as Sapphire Sponsor of Plastic Surgery the Meeting

August

New Study Examines Long-Term Aesthetic Outcomes of Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction

New Study Explores Symptomatology, Quality of Life Before and After Labiaplasty

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons to Host Virtual 'Plastic Surgery The Meeting'

July

How Your Belly-Fat Is Transforming Patient Care

Rising Rates of Insurance Denial for Breast Reduction Surgery

June

ASPS Predicts New Industry Trends Amidst COVID-19 Reopenings

For Children with Cleft Lip and Palate, No Major Psychological Impact of Repeated Surgeries

Most American Women Haven't Heard of Breast Implant-Related Lymphoma

ASPS Joins Surgical Care Coalition

ASPS Joins CMSS in Statement on Racism in Healthcare

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Releases New Guidance for Resuming Elective Procedures Amid COVID-19

May

Stem Cell Treatments 'Go Deep' to Regenerate Sun-Damaged Skin

New Study Evaluates Facial Feminization Outcomes, Benefits for Transgender Women

April

How Your Race, Age and Income Motivate Your Pursuit of Cosmetic Surgery

March

Dermal Fillers Restore Youthful Facial Movement, Don't Just Fill Wrinkles

New Therapeutic Approach to Facial Feminization Surgery for Transgender Women

February

What We Learned After 5,000 Nonsurgical Rhinoplasties

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Prevent Breast Implant Complications, Like Capsular Contracture

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Concerned by Latest Bill Addressing Unanticipated Out-of-Network Billing

January

New Study Examines the Accuracy of Plastic Surgery Videos on Social Media

Dermal Fillers Restore Youthful Facial Movement, Don't Just Fill Wrinkles