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The American Society of Plastic Surgeons News Room provides statistics on both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, as well as background information on a variety of plastic surgery related topics. In addition, you will find information about the Spokespersons Network, whose members from across the country can answer your questions.
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2008 Procedural Statistics
Since 2003, statistics have been collected through the first online national database for plastic surgery procedures, Tracking Operations and Outcomes for Plastic Surgeons (TOPS). This data, combined with the annual survey sent to more than 17,000 board-certified physicians in specialties most likely to perform plastic surgery, results in the most comprehensive census on plastic surgery procedures.
Technology Briefs
ASPS launched the Technology Briefs section to keep journalists apprised of the most current information about new products, procedures and technologies.
Recent Press Releases
- When Lawn Mowers Attack
- Using a lawn mower can be as routine as bike riding or barbeques during spring and summer months. But often, people find themselves in terrifying situations with these seemingly safe household machines. In fact, 200,000 people – 16,000 of them children – are injured in lawn mower-related accidents each year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports.
- National Dog Bite Prevention Week - Prevention is Best Cure for Dog Bites
- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has joined with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), The American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM), and The American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons (ASMS) to celebrate National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 17-23, 2009. Children are the most common victims of dog bites, followed by the elderly and USPS employees.
- Cosmetic Procedures Up in All Ethnic Groups Except Caucasians in 2008
- Tough economic times may have caused a decline in some areas of cosmetic surgery, but procedures among ethnic patients are up. According to statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), ethnic cosmetic procedures increased 11 percent in 2008, with more than 3 million performed, while procedures among Caucasians dropped 2 percent. Cosmetic procedures among Hispanics, the largest and fastest growing ethnic group in the U.S., experienced the greatest growth; up 18 percent.
- ASPS Applauds Introduction of Legislation to Increase Access to Reconstructive Surgery for Children
- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) announced its strong support of H.R. 1339, the "Children's Access to Reconstructive Evaluation and Surgery Act" — or CARES Act, which would require insurance companies to provide coverage for the treatment of a child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease.
- The Oscars, Parties Spur Cosmetic Surgery Quick Fixes With Hollywood's Elite
- Members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) in Los Angeles say they’ve seen an uptick in requests for pre-Oscar non-surgical cosmetic procedures in the last few weeks. And the trend is not limited to celebrities, say ASPS Member Surgeons.
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Press Kits
Plastic Surgery 2008 Press Kit
The press kit has stories on the hottest topics, technologies, and advances that were presented at Plastic Surgery 2008. View press materials.
Patients of Courage Press Kit
The press kit has stories on the extraordinary reconstructive plastic surgery patients who are honored by the ASPS at its annual meeting. View press materials.
Patient Safety Press Kit
The press kit highlights press releases and other resources related to patient safety. View press materials.