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October 24, 2012 13:45 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Fat Injections May Provide Less Invasive Option for Nose Reshaping, ASPS Study Finds

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 24, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- There's good news for patients who are unhappy with the appearance of their nose, but prefer the needle over the knife. Fat grafting to the nose alone,...
October 24, 2012 11:39 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Face Transplant Recipients Regain Near Normal Functioning Within One Year

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 24, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After face transplantation, regaining the ability to chew food, smile or even feel a gentle breeze across the face is possible within a year after...
October 22, 2012 10:43 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Singer-Songwriter Jewel Supports Breast Reconstruction Awareness With Benefit Concert During Plastic Surgery The Meeting

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Oct. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As thousands gather in the Big Easy this week to attend the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) annual conference, Plastic Surgery...
October 10, 2012 10:28 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Closes Loop on Breast Cancer During First BRA Day USA, October 17

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Oct. 10, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On October 17, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and The Plastic Surgery Foundation (The PSF) will launch the first-ever Breast...
October 09, 2012 10:44 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Plastic Surgery Patients of Courage to be Honored in New Orleans

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Oct. 9, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time, all five recipients of the annual Patients of Courage: Triumph Over Adversity awards are breast reconstruction patients....
October 03, 2012 11:35 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Hosts 81st Annual Scientific Meeting

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Oct. 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From new studies on facial aging and attractiveness, to a special benefit concert to raise awareness about breast reconstruction options...
October 01, 2012 09:12 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Following Radiation Has High Patient Satisfaction Rate Despite Complications

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Oct. 1, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Breast cancer patients who have received radiation therapy after mastectomy have more problems related to the use of implants for breast...
October 01, 2012 09:07 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Obesity Epidemic Means Bariatric Surgery Rates Continue to Rise, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Oct. 1, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With rising rates of morbid obesity, the number of bariatric surgery procedures is likely to increase as well, reports a paper in the October...
September 13, 2012 10:46 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

LifeCell Corporation, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Partner to Raise Breast Reconstruction Awareness, Close Loop on Breast Cancer

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Sept. 13, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and The Plastic Surgery Foundation (The PSF) today announced their partnership with LifeCell...
September 06, 2012 10:38 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Unite to Increase Breast Reconstruction Awareness, Education and Access

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Sept. 6, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To combat research showing 7 out of 10 women diagnosed with breast cancer are not informed of their breast reconstruction options, the...