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I commend Ms. Jolie’s courageous decision to share her personal story. It has helped to spark important conversations and expand the discussion on this significant women’s health issue.
Jay Orringer, MD
We recognize that each woman receives the most comprehensive care plan, specifically tailored to her needs, when all breast cancer care physicians work together as a team. Our hope is for full collaboration of all team members including plastic surgeons, oncologists, breast surgeons, radiologists, and OB/GYN’s giving women the most powerful team possible.
Jonathan Weiser, MD
MTF’s support reinforces the impact that plastic surgery can have on people’s lives. Their contribution extends beyond The Meeting to important patient education initiatives such as annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day. We’re proud to have them join us at the premier conference for aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.
ASPS president Gregory Evans, MD
Today’s release of Angelina’s powerful op/ed piece detailing her personal mastectomy and breast reconstruction journey can only help to raise awareness of the Breast Cancer Patient Education Act.
ASPS President Gregory Evans, MD
There’s no reason women should miss out on treatment options because those options were not offered to them.
ASPS President Gregory Evans, MD
“The Practice Marketing App, branded with the ASPS Symbol of Excellence, is a one-stop-shop for patients looking for the most reputable and comprehensive plastic surgery App.”
ASPS President Gregory Evans, MD
Patients can be reassured that their improvements will last and they need not worry about putting weight back on disproportionately.
ASPS Member Surgeon Eric Swanson, MD
This exceptional facility and team of doctors and healthcare providers exemplify the specialty’s commitment to improving lives for breast cancer patients across the country. With their support, the ASPS and PSF hope to dramatically increase women’s awareness of their breast reconstruction options.
ASPS President Malcolm Z. Roth, MD
We have found that the consistent lack of awareness patients have regarding their rights and options for breast reconstruction can have devastating results. National Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day is a momentous opportunity for us to educate and empower these women.
ASPS Member Surgeon Scott Sullivan, MD, co-founder of CRBS
The effects of breast reconstruction have the capacity to transcend the surgical techniques, providing women the final link in the circle of treatment, a return to wholeness, and an overall sense of recovery, we are extremely proud to be a part of this historic day.
ASPS Member Surgeon Frank DellaCroce, MD, co-founder of the CRBS
We are thrilled that Jewel will be lending her time, talent and humanitarian spirit to National BRA Day. We feel that her passionate voice will help bring awareness to this important cause, and inspire women who are on the road to recovery and a full life beyond breast cancer.
ASPS President Malcolm Z. Roth, MD
This is truly a testament to the quality of educational programs that we offer to our members.
ASPS President Malcolm Z. Roth, MD
Commendation is rare – fewer than 29 percent of the 690 ACCME-accredited CME providers have received this designation. It demonstrates that the ACCME has the highest confidence in the educational programming that ASPS offers and recognizes our efforts to collaborate with others in the CME community.
ASPS President Malcolm Z. Roth, MD
“While the rate of economic recovery in the U.S. is still uncertain, 2011 proved to be a good year for plastic surgery. Consumer confidence was up, auto sales rose 10 percent, so it is not surprising that we would also see increased demand for plastic surgery procedures.”
ASPS President Malcolm Z. Roth, MD
Through collaborations like this, we can help transform the delivery of healthcare throughout the specialty of plastic surgery while also providing our members with competitive pricing on state-of-the-art information technology.
ASPS President Malcolm Z. Roth
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American Society of Plastic Surgeons Names New York Physician New President

DENVER - Malcolm Z. Roth, MD, F.A.C.S., chief of plastic surgery at Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York, this week was named president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS) at Plastic Surgery 11 THE Meeting, the Society’s annual scientific conference.  Dr. Roth will lead the world’s largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons and foremost authority on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery for a one-year term. “With more physicians without specialized training marketing themselves as ‘cosmetic surgeons,’ patient safety

Patients of Courage Honored in Denver

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons Recognize Honorees for Triumph Over AdversityDENVER – Four reconstructive surgery patients from across the country are recipients of the annual Patients of Courage: Triumph Over Adversity awards from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS), Ethicon and Mentor. The awards recognize patients who have required reconstructive plastic surgery  procedures to contend with a physical adversity, yet found a way to give back to their communities through charitable

Uninsured Breast Cancer Patients Not Informed of Reconstructive Options

Patient Education Significantly Increases Breast Reconstruction Rates, Study FindsDENVER – More than half of uninsured women with breast cancer never receive adequate information regarding their reconstructive options after mastectomy, says a study being presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS) annual conference, Plastic Surgery 11 THE Meeting, September 23-27, in Denver. However, pre-operative patient education significantly increases the rate of breast reconstruction in uninsured patients, the study finds. “Despite the clearly

Liposuction Linked to Reduced Triglyceride Levels, ASPS Study Finds

Cosmetic Procedure May Help Reduce Risk of Heart Disease, DiabetesDENVER – Long considered a purely cosmetic procedure, a new study suggests may also have significant health benefits.  A study being presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS) annual conference, Plastic Surgery 11 THE Meeting, September 23-27, in Denver, reveals for the first time that liposuction patients experience a reduction in triglyceride levels and white blood cell counts, possibly decreasing their risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. “High triglyceride

Marital Status, Smoking, Heavy Drinking Increase Risk of Hair Loss for Women

Twins Studies Find Several New Predictors for Female and Male Hair LossDENVER – Age and genetics have traditionally been considered the most reliable predictors of both female and male hair loss. However, two new studies involving identical twins, being presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS) annual conference, Plastic Surgery 11 THE Meeting, September 23-27, in Denver, reveal new contributors to hair loss in both women and men. In fact, being a divorcee, widow, heavy smoker or drinker can wreak havoc on one’s hairline, especially if you’

Post-Bariatric Patients Denied Access to Body Contouring Procedures

Many Would Remove Loose Skin if Informed of Options, Insurance Covered Procedures, Study RevealsDENVER – Despite more than 220,000 bariatric procedures are performed each year, a new study being presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS) annual conference, Plastic Surgery 11 THE Meeting, September 23-27, in Denver, finds the majority of post-bariatric patients are not allowed to fully complete their weight loss journey. According to the study, 75 percent of post-bariatric patients are not informed of the body contouring options available to

Top Cosmetic Injectable Filler Gets a Makeover

Solid Hyaluronic Acid Provides More Precise Wrinkle Correction, Study FindsDENVER – A new development in the application of cosmetic surgery’s most popular injectable filler, hyaluronic acid, is sure to make a splash at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS) annual conference, Plastic Surgery 11 THE Meeting, September 23-27, in Denver. Plastic surgeons have developed a solid hyaluronic acid filler that is instantly reversible and offers a more precise correction of wrinkles than its popular gel counterpart, reveals a study being presented at the

Myth Prevents Successful Breastfeeding In Breast Augmentation Patients

Breastfeeding Does Not Alter Breast Appearance after Cosmetic Surgery, ASPS Study SaysDENVER--A woman’s perception of how breastfeeding will impact the appearance of her breasts following breast augmentation, strongly influences her chances of successfully breastfeeding, says a study being presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS) annual conference, Plastic Surgery 11 THE Meeting, September 23-27, in Denver. In the study, 86 percent of mothers with breast implants who failed at breastfeeding also believed it would negatively affect the

Plastic Surgery 11, THE  Meeting:  Where the World’s Best Plastic Surgeons Convene Under One Roof

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Denver, Sept. 23-27ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – From the latest research on breast implants and newly discovered health benefits of liposuction, to the dangers consumers face by choosing unqualified professionals to perform their cosmetic surgery – the hottest topics, technologies, and research will be presented at Plastic Surgery 11, THE Meeting, the annual scientific assembly of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The meeting, being held Sept. 23-27 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, will be attended by more than 5,

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