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August 30, 2012 10:43 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Everyday Health, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Partner to Educate Women About Breast Reconstruction Options, Post-Mastectomy

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Aug. 30, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and The Plastic Surgery Foundation (The PSF) today announced their partnership with digital...
August 29, 2012 09:15 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Motivation for Revision Rhinoplasty Similar to That of Reconstructive Patients

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Aug. 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Most patients who seek repeated (secondary) cosmetic nose surgeries do so because of new or uncorrected deformities—similar to the...
August 29, 2012 09:11 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Plastic Surgeons Present New Classification of Fat Grafting Techniques

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Aug. 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As fat grafting becomes incorporated into clinical practice, plastic surgeons propose a new approach to classifying these emerging...
August 17, 2012 11:43 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Sientra Joins the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in Support of First National Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day USA

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill, Aug. 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advocating that every woman deserves the right to choose which breast reconstruction option is best for her, the American Society of Plastic...
August 15, 2012 13:33 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

New York Breast Reconstruction Alliance Joins American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Recording Artist Jewel to Close Loop On Breast Cancer

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Aug. 15, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and The Plastic Surgery Foundation (The PSF) announced their partnership with New York...
July 31, 2012 11:27 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Fat Cells Don't Return to Treated or Untreated Areas After Liposuction, ASPS Study Finds

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., July 31, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Since it made its debut in North America 30 years ago, liposuction has promised to permanently remove excess fat from stubborn areas, barring...
July 30, 2012 09:41 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Most Women Satisfied With Breast Reduction Cosmetic Results, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R)

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., July 30, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following breast reduction surgery, women generally rate the appearance of their breasts as "good" to "very good"—but plastic surgeons...
July 30, 2012 09:26 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Men At Higher Risk of Wound Complications After Body Contouring Surgery, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R)

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., July 30, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Certain types of wound complications are more frequent in men undergoing body contouring after weight-loss (bariatric) surgery, compared to...
July 12, 2012 09:10 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Center for Restorative Breast Surgery Joins American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Singer/Songwriter Jewel to Raise Breast Reconstruction Awareness

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., July 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research shows that 7 of 10 women diagnosed with breast cancer remain in the dark about their reconstruction options following a...
June 29, 2012 09:20 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Breast Augmentation Improves Quality of Life, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R)

Study Reveals Improved Satisfaction, Well-Being and Sexual Functioning ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., June 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Women undergoing breast augmentation surgery report substantial...