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

2022

December

Applications to Plastic Surgery Residency Programs Lag Behind Significant Increase in Residency Positions

'Reconstructive Burnout' – Study Looks at Patients Who Start Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy, But Don't Complete It

ASPS-MTI Plastic Surgery Accelerator Is Expanding for 2023

November

Minor Facial Scars Don't Negatively Affect First Impressions

Study Finds 'Probable Biologic and Genetic Overlap' Between Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Migraine

October

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons Announces Gregory Greco, DO, FACS, as New President

The Plastic Surgery Foundation Announces Howard Levinson, MD, FACS, as New President

Events, Fundraisers and Heightened Awareness Mark the 11th Annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day on Oct. 19, 2022

Survey: Many U.S. Women Lack Basic Information on Life After Mastectomy

The PSF Receives FDA Approval to Conduct Multicenter Study of ADM and Surgical Mesh Used in Breast Reconstruction

Collaborative Wound Care Strategy Session Planned for Plastic Surgery The Meeting in Boston

September

Low Long-Term Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence After Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy

Combined Oral Contraceptives Don't Increase the Risk of Macromastia in Young Women

August

Microneedling Improves Appearance of Surgical Scars – Especially If Performed Early

With 'Batwing' Mastopexy, More Women Can Undergo Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy

Survey Finds Demand for Cosmetic Surgery, Driven by Women Under 45, Surged After the Pandemic

July

What Are the Most Attractive Lips? More Attention Doesn’t Mean Most Beautiful

Few Patients Undergo Recommended MRI Screening After Silicone Implant Breast Surgery

June

Women's Satisfaction After Breast Reconstruction Varies With Quality of Life Ratings

For Women Choosing a Breast Reconstruction Surgeon, Reputation Outweighs Demographics

American Society of Plastic Surgery's "By Design: Breast Reconstruction Surgery," Honored with Gold Telly in the 43rd Annual Telly Awards

Inaugural ASPS MTI Plastic Surgery Accelerator Propels Three Plastic Surgery Startups to Finals of Annual Medical Device Competition

May

Lack of Affordable Childcare Is Still a Burden for Plastic Surgery Residents – Especially Women

Male Breast Reduction Surgery Improves Quality of Life for Teens – Even With Complications