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10/18/2004
Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Names Sacramento Physician New President
Thomas Stevenson, MD, chief of the division of plastic surgery and professor of surgery at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, today was named president of the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation (PSEF), the research and educational arm of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the world’s largest plastic surgery association and foremost authority on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.
10/18/2004
ASPS Welcomes Hylaform Plus to Plastic Surgeons’ Injectable Filler Cache
With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of Hylaform Plus, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons welcomes the addition of this newest wrinkle-fighting injectable to the growing collection of fillers currently available to Americans looking for minimally invasive ways to smooth their faces.
10/13/2004
Children of Philadelphia Get Free “Helmets 4 Safety”
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) will donate 1,000 multi-sport helmets to the children of Philadelphia to promote safety and prevent facial injuries and fractures.
10/08/2004
Plastic Surgeons Perform First Entire Face Reconstruction
Hundreds of thousands of people are burned in fires each year with many suffering from facial burns as a result.
10/08/2004
Not Just for Wrinkles: Botox® Could Play Key Role in Pain Control During Breast Reconstruction
Botox, a household name for wrinkle reduction, could be assuming a new role as a pain reliever.
10/08/2004
Loss of Skin Elasticity in Post-Bariatric Patients Leads to Modifications to Body Contouring Techniques
Many post-bariatric surgery patients experience an extreme loss in skin elasticity that leads them to have body contouring procedures, which greatly differ from contouring procedures performed on normal weight patients.
10/06/2004
Faces Age Due to Fat Loss, Skin Changes - Not Gravity
To the surprise of many people, the loss of fat and sun exposure play a bigger role than gravity in aging the face, according to a study presented today at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2004 conference in Philadelphia
10/06/2004
Americans Pay for Unethical Medical Expert Witnesses
With medical liability insurance premiums skyrocketing, the role of a physician expert witness and how they can contribute to increasing malpractice costs is certainly controversial.
10/05/2004
Barbed Sutures, Ultrasonic Body Contouring, Wrinkle Fillers Give Patients More Innovative, Non-Surgical Options
Patients without time for a facelift or intimidated by surgery now have more minimally invasive options that produce effective results. Barbed sutures, ultrasonic body contouring and soft tissue fillers, three emerging trends in the plastic surgery industry, offer patients faster results without the downtime of surgery, according to a program held today at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2004 conference in Philadelphia.
10/05/2004
Plastic Surgeons Honor “Patients of Courage” Overcoming Difficult Obstacles, Inspiring Others
Each year, devastating illness or injury results in life-altering reconstructive plastic surgery for many.
09/13/2004
Plastic Surgery 2004: The True Plastic Surgery Reality Show Coming To Philadelphia
In today’s busy world, plastic surgery patients want treatments that are quick, require less recovery time and produce terrific results. Accepting the challenge, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) will host nearly 5,000 doctors, medical personnel and exhibitors in the field of plastic surgery for Plastic Surgery 2004, the annual scientific meeting of the ASPS, Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation and the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons.
09/01/2004
ASPS Applauds Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Veto of Dental Surgeon Bill
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) applauds Gov. Schwarzenegger’s veto of a bill that would have allowed dental surgeons to perform cosmetic plastic surgery.
08/30/2004
Too Early to Promote Stem Cell Banking, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Says
The jury is still out on the benefit of “banking” frozen adult stem cells harvested from liposuction fat, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
08/04/2004
ASPS Supports FDA Approval of Sculptra
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) supports the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s approval of Sculptra, an injectable filler to reconstruct HIV patients suffering from facial lipoatrophy
07/29/2004
High Risk Women are “Extremely Satisfied” With Breast Reconstruction After Preventative Mastectomy Procedure
The thought of developing breast cancer is scary enough for many high-risk women without facing the hard decision to have their breasts removed to ensure they do not develop the disease.
07/01/2004
Plastic Surgery Patients Heal Faster With Nutritional Supplements; Recovery Time Diminished by 17 Percent
In Alice in Wonderland, one pill made Alice larger while another pill made her small.
06/30/2004
New Jersey Plastic Surgery Tax Sets Bad Precedent
New Jersey consumers seeking cosmetic plastic surgery received some bad news from Gov. James E. McGreevey yesterday – they will be paying more for their cosmetic procedures due to the 6 percent tax on cosmetic plastic surgery procedures – a measure he signed into law last night.
06/03/2004
ASPS Survey Reveals Dramatic Increase In People Seeking Plastic Surgery After Massive Weight Loss
Ninety-four percent of plastic surgeons responding to a survey by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) report that in the past five years the number of people seeking body contouring plastic surgery procedures following massive weight loss (MWL) has dramatically increased in their practices
05/29/2004
ASPS Study Indicates Breast Reduction Diminishes Breast Cancer in High-Risk Women
Women at high risk of developing breast cancer may have an additional preventative alternative to having their breasts removed – breast reduction surgery, according to a study published in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
05/27/2004
Physicians Campaign to Block Dental Surgeons from Performing Plastic Surgery
A coalition of medical physicians today announced a major campaign to block passage of proposed legislation that would allow dental surgeons to perform plastic surgery on patients in California.
05/14/2004
Anti-Aging: Latest Science and Techniques
Newest advances in anti-aging medicine; genetic theories and the demographics of aging; hormonal therapy; and the role of optimized nutrition are among the aspects of age management to be featured in the symposium Rejuvenation Medicine: Take Charge of Aging, May 21-23 at New York’s Hilton Hotel.
05/06/2004
Science Fiction of Face Transplants May Be Closer than You Think
Think face transplants are the stuff science fiction movies are made of?
04/27/2004
Some Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Patients Continue to Place Themselves At Risk
Despite ongoing messages from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) that cosmetic plastic surgery is real surgery and must be considered with the same seriousness as non-elective surgery, many patients take unnecessary risks by choosing unqualified professionals to perform their cosmetic plastic surgery in non-accredited office surgery facilities.
04/26/2004
ASPS Welcomes Hylaform® to the Arsenal of Injectable Wrinkle Fighters
With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of Hylaform®, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) welcomes the new injectable into the arsenal of wrinkle fillers, noting the addition will spark even greater consumer demand for minimally invasive cosmetic plastic surgery.
04/22/2004
What You Should Know Before Having Liposuction
While the general public may view liposuction simply as a cosmetic procedure, it is real surgery with real risks.
03/30/2004
New Reality TV Programs Create Unhealthy, Unrealistic Expectations of Plastic Surgery
With the debut of MTV’s “I Want a Famous Face” and the soon-to-be-aired “The Swan” that culminates in a beauty contest, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) cautions the viewing public to have realistic expectations about cosmetic plastic surgery.
03/29/2004
ASPS Joins “Protect Patients Now” Coalition Endorsing National Medical Liability Reform
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) announced today it has become an active member of Doctors for Medical Liability Reform (DMLR), contributing $100,000 to DMLR’s Protect Patients Now initiative.
03/26/2004
ASPS Supports FDA Panel Recommended Approval of Sculptra
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) supports the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel’s recommendation today to approve Sculptra, an injectable filler to reconstruct HIV patients suffering from facial lipoatrophy.
03/18/2004
Surgeon Shortage Will Negatively Affect Nation’s Health
Americans soon will be confronted with a dangerous combination of escalating health care costs and a diminishing number of surgeons, leaving them with limited health care options, according to an article published in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® (PRS), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
03/09/2004
Gastric Bypass Surgery Popularity Leads to Jump in Plastic Surgery Procedures, According to ASPS Statistics
With the growing popularity of gastric bypass surgery to treat morbid obesity, plastic surgeons saw an influx of patients in 2003 who had plastic surgery procedures to contour their body after massive weight loss and expect the trend to continue, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

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