ASPS Press Releases

December

Early Nerve Intervention Reduces Pain and Complications After Amputation

Trends in Abdominoplasty: More Outpatient Surgery and Concomitant Liposuction

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Breaks Down 2022 Plastic Surgery Trends Among Different Demographics

November

Evolving Trends in Cosmetic Breast Augmentation: New Data

Plastic Surgeons Ask: What’s the Ideal Male Buttock?

October

Steven Williams, MD, Makes History as First African American President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

The Plastic Surgery Foundation Appoints Scot Bradley Glasberg, MD, FACS, New President

Artificial Intelligence May Help Predict Infection Risks After Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction

After Body Contouring, Bariatric Surgery Patients Regain More Weight Than Non-Bariatric Patients

The 12th Annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day USA Returns October 18 to Increase Recognition of Patient Options with Education, Events and Fundraisers

September

'Side-By-Side' Utility Terrain Vehicles Linked to High Rates of Hand Injuries

Higher Patient Satisfaction After Breast Reconstruction Using Patients' Own Tissues

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Reveals 2022's Most Sought-After Procedures

August

Autologous Breast Reconstruction an Option After Massive Weight Loss, But May Pose Extra Risks

'Thermoregulation, Not Just Camouflage' – Skin Patches Help Giraffes Regulate Body Temperature

July

ASPS Global Survey Sheds Light on Cosmetic Surgery Practice and Regulation Challenges

Yelp Reviews of Plastic Surgeons – What Factors Affect Positive and Negative Ratings?

Race/Ethnicity Isn't Associated With Unplanned Hospitalizations After Breast Reconstruction

June

Combined Technique Provides New Choice for Cleft Palate Repair

Children With Medicaid Less Likely to Receive Helmet Therapy for a Flattened Head

MTI/ASPS Plastic Surgery Accelerator Propels Five Plastic Surgery Startups to Finals of Annual MedTech Competition

May

Microneedling Plus Cupping May Aid Skin Rejuvenation

Does Body Contouring Increase Long-Term Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery? New Findings

April

Routine Antibiotics Don't Improve Outcomes of Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction

March

Higher Body Mass Index Linked to Longer Healing Time after Breast Reduction Surgery

Social and Medical Factors May Explain Cognitive Impact of Delayed Craniosynostosis Surgery

The Plastic Surgery Foundation Expands PROFILE Registry Data Collection to Include Cases of BIA-SCC

February

Low Income, Race and Rural Residence Among Risk Factors for Low Telemedicine Literacy

Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery Procedures Are Undervalued, Study Suggests

January

Artificial Intelligence Interpretations of Pain Drawings May Predict Response to Headache Surgery