News Room
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.
Featured News
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
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons Inducts UCLA Physician as New President
- Michael McGuire, MD, clinical associate professor of surgery, UCLA, was inducted as president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), at Plastic Surgery 2009, the Society’s annual scientific meeting.
- Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Inducts Ann Arbor Physician as President
- William Kuzon, MD, PhD, Reed O. Dingman professor and section head of plastic surgery, University of Michigan, has been named president of the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation (PSEF) at Plastic Surgery 2009, the annual scientific meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
- Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Patients Honored for Giving Back
- An injured Iraqi citizen, a port wine stain patient, a breast reconstruction patient and a skin cancer patient will be named honorees of the Patients of Courage: Triumph Over Adversity awards by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) at Plastic Surgery 2009
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons Hosts 78th Annual Meeting
- The hottest topics, technologies, and research will be presented at Plastic Surgery 2009, the annual scientific meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Oct. 23-27, in Seattle.
- Got Migraines?
- Migraine headaches are a drain — not only on the estimated 30 million Americans who suffer from them, but on the economy, too. Because pain and other symptoms caused by migraine headaches can be quite severe, it is projected that nearly $13 billion is spent every year in headache treatment and loss of time from work, which no one can afford these days. But according to a new study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), there is hope for severe and frequent migraine sufferers who can’t find relief in conventional remedies.
Contact
Media Relations
847-228-9900
media@plasticsurgery.org
Press Kits
Plastic Surgery 2009 Media Kit
The press kit has stories on the hottest topics, technologies, and advances from Plastic Surgery 2009. View press materials.
Patient Safety Press Kit
The press kit highlights press releases and other resources related to patient safety. View press materials.
