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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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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.
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
- 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).
- 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).
- 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.
- Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Inducts Seattle Physician As President
- Peter Neligan, MD, Professor of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, was named President of the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation (PSEF), at Plastic Surgery 2008, the annual scientific assembly of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
- Consumers and Plastic Surgeons Say Economy is Cutting into Cosmetic Procedures
- While history has taught us that looks matter for everyone from presidential candidates to the person next door, the economic crisis is forcing many consumers to re-evaluate their cosmetic surgery plans.
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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.
Procedural Statistics Press Kit
ASPS 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. 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.