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June 29, 2012 09:11 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Texting Promotes Recovery After Breast Reconstruction, Reports Study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R)

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., June 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, text messaging between the patient and surgeon leads to improvements in some key...
June 11, 2012 16:01 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

ASPS Applauds Introduction of Legislation to Empower Women With Breast Cancer to Better Understand Their Care Choices

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., June 11, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) today announced its strong support of H.R. 5937, the "Breast Cancer Patient Education Act."...
May 29, 2012 10:02 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Acellular Dermal Matrix Provides Good Outcomes in Breast Reconstruction, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R)

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., May 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biomaterials called "acellular dermal matrices" (ADMs) provide good outcomes, with low complication rates, when used for breast reconstruction...
May 29, 2012 09:09 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Fat-Derived Stem Cells Show Promise for Regenerative Medicine, Says Review in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R)

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., May 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adipose stem cells (ACSs)—stem cells derived from fat—are a promising source of cells for use in plastic surgery and regenerative...
May 18, 2012 10:47 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Award-Winning Recording Artist Jewel Named Spokesperson for the First Annual National Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day On October 17, 2012

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., May 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and The Plastic Surgery Foundation (The PSF) are launching National Breast...
April 30, 2012 09:16 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Fat Transfer Provides Alternative to Breast Implants, Suggests Study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R)

After Brava® Pre-Expansion, Patients' Own Fat Can be Used to Increase Breast Size ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., April 30, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Preoperative expansion of the breast followed by...
April 30, 2012 09:10 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Hospital and Patient Characteristics Affect Breast Reconstruction Methods, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R)

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., April 30, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Only a small minority of breast reconstructions in the United States are performed using the most advanced microsurgical techniques,...
April 09, 2012 11:21 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Earns Top ACCME Accreditation Honor

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., April 9, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has received "Accreditation with Commendation" from the Accreditation Council for Continuing...
March 29, 2012 09:21 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Complication Rate Higher With Radiation Therapy, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R)

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., March 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Breast cancer patients whose treatment includes radiation therapy are at higher risk of complications after implant-based breast...
March 29, 2012 09:14 ET | Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Liposuction and Tummy Tuck Improve Quality of Life, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R)

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., March 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patients undergoing cosmetic liposuction and/or abdominoplasty ("tummy tuck") procedures report significant improvements in self-esteem and...