ASPS Press Releases

April

Positive Response to Botox Injection Predicts Better Results of Migraine Surgery

Preoperative Botox injections are a useful test for predicting how well patients with chronic migraine will respond to nerve decompression surgery, reports a study in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Reinforces Importance of Physician Training and Credentials to Protect Patients

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the world's largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons, is reiterating its dedication to upholding the highest standards of patient safety and ethical practices after a Los Angeles Times article originally published March 31, "She died after liposuction by a pediatrician. Doctors warn of cosmetic surgery's 'Wild West.'"

March

Social Media Use May Help to Empower Plastic Surgery Patients

Social Media Images of Pediatric Craniofacial Patients – Parents Voice Concerns

February

Higher Body Mass Index Linked to Complications After Autologous Breast Reconstruction

African American Patients on Medicaid Are Less Likely To Undergo Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

January

Neural Network Enables Objective Assessment of Breast Symmetry