http://www.plasticsurgery.org/rss/news-rss-feedThe latest news from the American Society of Plastic Surgeonsx35019https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/press-releases/two-topical-treatments-show-similar-improvement-in-age-spots-on-handswebmaster@plasticsurgery.org131129Topically applied products containing human platelet extract or vitamin C provide similar improvements in age spots (photoaging) of the hands, as reported in a clinical trial within the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:10:00 -0500x35020https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/press-releases/study-shows-racial-ethnic-disparities-in-surgery-for-children-with-cleft-lipwebmaster@plasticsurgery.org131129Children of non-White racial/ethnic backgrounds experience significant disparities in access to and outcomes of surgery to repair cleft lip, reports a study in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:10:00 -0500x35013https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/press-releases/13-years-of-empowering-patients-annual-breast-reconstruction-awareness-day-planned-for-oct16webmaster@plasticsurgery.org131129The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) in partnership with The Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) proudly announces the 13th annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day USA (BRA Day) on Wednesday, Oct. 16.Wed, 16 Oct 2024 05:10:00 -0500x34984https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/press-releases/scott-hollenbeck-md-named-president-of-the-american-society-of-plastic-surgeonswebmaster@plasticsurgery.org129Scott Hollenbeck, MD, University of Virginia (UVA) chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial and Oral Health, has been named president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the world's largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons.Sun, 29 Sep 2024 17:01:00 -0500x34985https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/press-releases/the-plastic-surgery-foundation-names-alan-matarasso-md-facs-as-new-presidentwebmaster@plasticsurgery.org129Alan Matarasso, MD, FACS, has been elected president of The Plastic Surgery Foundation (The PSF), an organization that supports the research and international activities of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).Sun, 29 Sep 2024 17:00:00 -0500x34993https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/press-releases/online-tool-supports-decisions-about-breast-reconstruction-after-mastectomywebmaster@plasticsurgery.org131129For women with breast cancer undergoing mastectomy, an online decision aid can help in making informed decisions regarding immediate breast reconstruction (IBR), reports a randomized trial in the October issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:10:00 -0500x34958https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/press-releases/machine-learning-predicts-which-patients-will-continue-taking-opioids-after-hand-surgerywebmaster@plasticsurgery.org131129A machine learning algorithm performs well in predicting the risk of persistent opioid use after hand surgery, reports a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:10:00 -0500x34934https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/press-releases/plastic-surgery-patients-who-use-marijuana-also-have-elevated-nicotine-levelswebmaster@plasticsurgery.org131129Marijuana use is common among patients considering plastic surgery, and is associated with elevated nicotine levels on laboratory tests, reports a paper in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:10:00 -0500x34867https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/press-releases/many-hospitals-dont-follow-price-transparency-rules-for-hand-surgery-reports-plastic-and-reconstructive-surgerywebmaster@plasticsurgery.org131129Nearly half of US academic hospitals do not post required data on costs for hand surgery, reports a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:10:00 -0500x34769https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/press-releases/american-indian-alaska-native-patients-less-likely-to-undergo-breast-reconstructionwebmaster@plasticsurgery.org131129Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0500x34768https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/press-releases/climate-affects-dose-requirements-for-cosmetic-botox-injectionswebmaster@plasticsurgery.org131129Patients living in "high-sun" climates may require higher doses of Botox to achieve good results in the cosmetic treatment of facial lines and wrinkles, reports a study in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0500x34845https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/press-releases/plastic-surgery-sees-steady-growth-amidst-economic-uncertainty-american-society-of-plastic-surgeons-2023-procedural-statistics-report-findswebmaster@plasticsurgery.org191187129The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has released the 2023 ASPS Procedural Statistics, which showed a 5 percent rise in plastic surgeries and a 7 percent rise in minimally invasive procedures compared to the previous year.Tue, 25 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0500x34818https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/press-releases/breast-surgery-collaborative-community-issues-consensus-statement-on-breast-implant-capsulectomy-definitions-and-managementwebmaster@plasticsurgery.org129A consensus statement on the terminology and management of breast implant capsules issued by the Breast Surgery Collaborative Community (BSCC), a consortium of patient advocates, board-certified plastic surgeons and others with a vested interest in enhancing breast surgery safety, offers clarity for women seeking guidance on removal of breast implants related to health concerns.Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0500x34843https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/press-releases/five-plastic-surgery-startups-from-the-mti-asps-plastic-surgery-accelerator-propelled-to-finals-of-annual-medtech-competitionwebmaster@plasticsurgery.org129Five plastic surgery startups advanced through a rigorous selection process to represent the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)/MedTech Innovator (MTI) Plastic Surgery Accelerator track in the 2024 MedTech Innovator Accelerator program and competition.Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0500x34643https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/press-releases/migraine-surgery-reduces-headache-days-reports-plastic-and-reconstructive-surgerywebmaster@plasticsurgery.org131129For patients with chronic migraine, nerve decompression surgery effectively reduces the number of headache days – the outcome measure preferred by neurologists – along with other measures including the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks, reports a study in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).Wed, 29 May 2024 17:00:00 -0500