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

2012

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

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

Plastic Surgery Patients of Courage to Be Honored in New Orleans

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

Obesity Epidemic Means Bariatric Surgery Rates Continue to Rise

August

Plastic Surgeons Present New Classification of Fat Grafting Techniques

Motivation for Revision Rhinoplasty Similar to that of Reconstructive Patients

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

June

Breast Augmentation Improves Quality of Life

Texting Promotes Recovery after Breast Reconstruction

May

Fat-Derived Stem Cells Show Promise for Regenerative Medicine

Acellular Dermal Matrix Provides Good Outcomes in Breast Reconstruction

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

March

Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Complication Rate Higher with Radiation Therapy

Liposuction and Tummy Tuck Improve Quality of Life, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

February

Rhinoplasty in Indian Americans Requires Unique Considerations

Migraine Surgery Slow to Catch on Among Plastic Surgeons

13.8 Million Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedures Performed in 2011

January

'Needle' Procedure Doesn't Match Results of More Extensive Surgery for Hand Contractures

Technique Provides New Option for Breast Reconstruction after Radiation Therapy