News RoomThe 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.
Recent NewsPatients of Courage The Patients of Courage: Triumph Over Adversity program honors reconstructive plastic surgery patients whose lives were restored through reconstructive plastic surgery and whose charitable actions influence the lives around them.
ASPS Member Surgeons nominated patients who, despite the difficulties of their reconstructive procedures, turned their challenges into opportunities to inspire and help others. These awards are supported by Ethicon, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company. Technology Briefs ASPS launched the Technology Briefs section to keep journalists apprised of the most current information about new products, procedures and technologies.
2007 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.
| | Caution Urged as Patients Seek Deals on Cosmetic Surgery
Consumers looking to cut costs during the economic downturn cannot afford to cut corners on quality of care, warns the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Full Story...
| Plastic Surgeons Warn of Malnutrition in Body Contouring Patients
Identifying malnutrition before surgery in massive weight loss patients seeking body contouring will significantly decrease surgical complications, accelerate wound healing, improve scar quality and boost patient energy levels, according to a study in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Optimizing nutrition with the addition of supplements, such as powder drinks and multi-vitamin tablets formulated for massive weight loss patients, is vital to successful body contouring surgery, the study reveals. Full Story...
| American Society of Plastic Surgeons Inducts University of Iowa Physician as New President
John Canady, MD, Professor of Plastic Surgery, University of Iowa, was inducted as President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), at Plastic Surgery 2008, the Society’s annual scientific assembly. Dr. Canady will lead the world’s largest plastic surgery association and foremost authority on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery for a one-year term. Full Story... | |
Press KitsMedi-spasMedi-spas, locations that can offer everything from facials and hair removal to pharmaceutical injections and other medical procedures, are proliferating across the country. Medi-spas may be located in a physician’s office, or in non-traditional locations such as shopping malls, store fronts and beauty salons. View press materials. Perception of the InjectionIn the quest to eradicate the signs of aging, cosmetic plastic surgery patients continue to demand better results with less recovery time. Recent advances in technology aim to meet those demands, giving plastic surgeons and patients many options for facial augmentation. The products mentioned in this press kit represent a partial listing of injectables receiving ongoing attention. View press materials. View more press kits. |
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