ASPS Press Releases

November

Journal Report Finds Patients Still Look Younger Five Years After Facelift Surgery

Stress and Medical Factors Affect Female Hair Loss, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

'Reverse Liposuction' Allows Plastic Surgeons to Replace Breast Implants with Fat

ASPS Mourns Passing of Transplant Pioneer, Nobel Winner, and Renowned Plastic Surgeon Joseph Murray, MD

ASPS Cautions Plastic Surgery Patients to Approach Holiday Medical Tourism with Vigilance

Body Contouring Brings Lasting Improvement in Quality of Life after Weight-Loss Surgery

Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Has Higher Failure Rate in Obese Patients

Plastic Surgeons Work to Maximize Patient Safety in the Operating Room

October

The Plastic Surgery Foundation Names Texas Physician New President

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Names California Physician New President

Changes Found in Fat Genes May Allow Plastic Surgeons to Combat Aging on a Molecular Level

Attention-Grabbing Eyebrows May Have More to Do with Projection Than Shape, ASPS Study Reveals

Lip Shortening Surgery Often Overlooked in Facial Rejuvenation, ASPS Study Reveals

Fat Injections May Provide Less Invasive Option for Nose Reshaping, ASPS Study Finds

Face Transplant Recipients Regain Near Normal Functioning Within One Year

Singer-Songwriter Jewel Supports Breast Reconstruction Awareness with Benefit Concert During Plastic Surgery The Meeting

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Closes Loop on Breast Cancer During First BRA Day USA, October 17

Plastic Surgery Patients of Courage to Be Honored in New Orleans

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Hosts 81st Annual Scientific Meeting

Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Following Radiation Has High Patient Satisfaction Rate Despite Complications

Obesity Epidemic Means Bariatric Surgery Rates Continue to Rise

September

LifeCell Corporation, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Partner to Raise Breast Reconstruction Awareness, Close Loop on Breast Cancer

Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Unite to Increase Breast Reconstruction Awareness, Education and Access

August

Everyday Health, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Partner to Educate Women about Breast Reconstruction Options, Post-Mastectomy

Plastic Surgeons Present New Classification of Fat Grafting Techniques

Motivation for Revision Rhinoplasty Similar to that of Reconstructive Patients

New Survey: Women Want to SEE Breast Reconstruction Results Before Cancer Surgery

Sientra Joins the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in Support of First National Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day USA

New York Breast Reconstruction Alliance Joins American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Recording Artist Jewel to Close Loop on Breast Cancer

July

Fat Cells Don’t Return to Treated or Untreated Areas After Liposuction

Men at Higher Risk of Wound Complications after Body Contouring Surgery

Most Women Satisfied with Breast Reduction Cosmetic Results

Center for Restorative Breast Surgery Joins ASPS, Jewel to Raise Breast Reconstruction Awareness

June

Breast Augmentation Improves Quality of Life

Texting Promotes Recovery after Breast Reconstruction

ASPS Applauds Introduction of Legislation to Empower Women with Breast Cancer to Better Understand Their Care Choices

May

Fat-Derived Stem Cells Show Promise for Regenerative Medicine

Acellular Dermal Matrix Provides Good Outcomes in Breast Reconstruction

Award-Winning Recording Artist Jewel Named Spokesperson for the First Annual National Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day on October 17, 2012

April

Fat Transfer Provides Alternative to Breast Implants

Hospital and Patient Characteristics Affect Breast Reconstruction Methods

Chin Surgery Skyrockets Among Women and Men in All Age Groups