ASPS Press Releases

October

Two Topical Treatments Show Similar Improvement in Age Spots on Hands

Topically applied products containing human platelet extract or vitamin C provide similar improvements in age spots (photoaging) of the hands, as reported in a clinical trial within the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Study Shows Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Surgery for Children With Cleft Lip

Children of non-White racial/ethnic backgrounds experience significant disparities in access to and outcomes of surgery to repair cleft lip, reports a study in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

13 Years of Empowering Patients: Annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day Planned for Oct.16

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) in partnership with The Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) proudly announces the 13th annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day USA (BRA Day) on Wednesday, Oct. 16.

September

Scott Hollenbeck, MD, Named President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

The Plastic Surgery Foundation Names Alan Matarasso, MD, FACS, as New President

Online Tool Supports Decisions About Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy

August

Machine Learning Predicts Which Patients Will Continue Taking Opioids After Hand Surgery

Plastic Surgery Patients Who Use Marijuana Also Have Elevated Nicotine Levels

July

Many Hospitals Don't Follow Price Transparency Rules for Hand Surgery, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

June

American Indian/Alaska Native Patients Less Likely To Undergo Breast Reconstruction

Climate Affects Dose Requirements for Cosmetic Botox Injections

Plastic Surgery Sees Steady Growth Amidst Economic Uncertainty, American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2023 Procedural Statistics Report Finds

Breast Surgery Collaborative Community Issues Consensus Statement on Breast Implant Capsulectomy Definitions and Management

Five Plastic Surgery Startups From the MTI/ASPS Plastic Surgery Accelerator Propelled to Finals of Annual MedTech Competition

May

Migraine Surgery Reduces Headache Days, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

April

Positive Response to Botox Injection Predicts Better Results of Migraine Surgery

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Reinforces Importance of Physician Training and Credentials to Protect Patients

March

Social Media Use May Help to Empower Plastic Surgery Patients

Social Media Images of Pediatric Craniofacial Patients – Parents Voice Concerns

February

Higher Body Mass Index Linked to Complications After Autologous Breast Reconstruction

African American Patients on Medicaid Are Less Likely To Undergo Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

January

Neural Network Enables Objective Assessment of Breast Symmetry