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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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Agent Orange Linked to Skin Cancer Risk, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Decades Later, High Rates of Non-Melanoma Invasive Skin Cancer in Exposed Vietnam VeteransArlington Heights, Ill. (January 28, 2014) - Vietnam War veterans exposed to the herbicide Agent Orange appear to be at high risk for certain types of skin cancer, suggests a report in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS). The study adds to previous evidence that risk of non-melanotic invasive skin cancer (NMISC) is increased

Voice May Change after Rhinoplasty, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Patients Perceive Differences in Voice Quality, But Not in FunctionArlington Heights, Ill. (January 28, 2014) – Patients who have undergone plastic surgery to change the appearance of their nose may also notice changes in the sound of their voice, reports a study in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS). Changes in voice after rhinoplasty  are

Cosmetic Outcomes after Breast-Conserving Therapy May Vary by Race

Subjective Ratings Appear Lower in African-American Patients, Reports PRS Global OpenArlington Heights, Ill. - (January 7, 2014) - As perceived by both patients and doctors, the cosmetic results after "lumpectomy" for breast cancer differ for African-American versus Caucasian women, suggests a pilot study in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open ®, the official open-access medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS).Despite similar results on objective assessments, "It appears that there is a

Acellular Dermal Matrix Techniques Successful in Breast Reconstruction Revision Surgery

Experience Using Tissue 'Lattice' for Immediate Reconstruction Proves Useful for RevisionsArlington Heights, Ill. (December 30, 2013) – Breast cancer patients undergoing mastectomy increasingly expect excellent cosmetic results after breast reconstruction. A type of biomaterial called "acellular dermal matrix" (ADM) is now helping surgeons when revision surgery is needed after breast reconstruction, according to a study in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic

When Choosing a Plastic Surgeon, Patients Value Experience and Personal Recommendation

Study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Uses Market Research Technique to Assess Patient PreferencesArlington Heights, Ill. (December 30, 2013) – What do patients look for when choosing a surgeon to perform their facelift, nose job, or other cosmetic plastic surgery procedure?  Surgeon experience and a personal recommendation from a doctor or friend are the most influential factors, reports a study in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery  ®, the official medical journal of the American Society of

Plastic Surgeons Outline Liposuction Principles for Patient Safety and Good Outcomes

Commitment to Healthy Lifestyle Is Important for Good Results, Says Article in PRS Global OpenArlington Heights, Ill. (December 3, 2013) – Following some key principles, plastic surgeons can achieve consistently excellent cosmetic results with a low risk of complications for patients undergoing liposuction, according to a special topic paper in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open® , the official open-access medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS). ASPS annual stats show that liposuction has

Ethical Debate on Face Transplantation Has Evolved Over Time, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Once 'Morally Objectionable,' Face Transplantation Now Seen as 'Feasible and Necessary' ProcedureArlington Heights, Ill. (November 27, 2013) – Once viewed as an "outlandish morally objectionable" concept with science-fiction overtones, face transplantation is now accepted as a "feasible and necessary treatment" for severely disfigured patients. The evolving ethical debate over face transplantation is analyzed in a special topic paper in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of

Lasers Deemed Highly Effective Treatment for Excessive Scars

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Assembles Evidence on Laser Therapy for Scar Prevention and TreatmentArlington Heights, Ill. (November 27, 2013) – Current laser therapy approaches are effective for treating excessive scars resulting from abnormal wound healing, concludes a special topic paper in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS). The review by Dr. Qingfeng Li and colleagues of Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital

Face It: Twins Who Smoke Look Older, Says Study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Study at Twins' Convention Helps Clarify How Smoking Affects Facial AgingArlington Heights, Ill. (October 29, 2013) – Twins who smoke show more premature facial aging, compared to their nonsmoking identical twins, reports a study in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS). The study finds significant differences in facial aging between twins with as little as five years' difference in smoking history, says a new

Hair Loss Weighing on Your Mind?  'Gravity Theory' May Explain Male Pattern Baldness

'Simplified' Theory Explains Conflicting Findings in Androgenic Alopecia, Says Paper in PRS Global OpenArlington Heights, Ill. (October 29, 2013) – The effects of gravity may explain the apparently paradoxical effects of testosterone in male pattern baldness, or androgenic alopecia (AGA), according to a special topic paper in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open® , the official open-access medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS). The "force of downward pull caused by the gravity on the scalp skin"

Re-examination of JFK Assassination Medical Data Reviews Single Shooter Versus Conspiracy Theories

50th Anniversary Report in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Includes Interview with Kennedy’s PhysicianArlington Heights, Ill. (October 29, 2013) – Fifty years after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the medical and scientific evidence may support the possibility of the "single shooter, three bullet theory" of the event. Yet new insights into the old medical data simultaneously suggest there may have been multiple shooters, according to a special article by Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, Editor-in-Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® ,

Rise of Medical Tourism Shows Impact on Cosmetic Surgery Market

Plastic Surgeons Should Prepare for 'Globalization' of Cosmetic Surgery, Says Article in PRS Global OpenArlington Heights, Ill. (October 29, 2013) – Would you consider traveling to Mexico or India for a less-expensive rhinoplasty or breast augmentation procedure? Many Americans are doing just that—and the trend is having an impact on the market for cosmetic plastic surgery, according to an article in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open® , the official open-access medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (

Body Contouring Improves Long-Term Weight Control after Gastric Bypass, Says Study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Patients Who Undergo Surgery to Remove Excess Skin Less Likely to Regain Weight after Bariatric SurgeryArlington Heights, Ill. (September 30, 2013) – Body contouring surgery to remove excess skin improves long-term weight control in patients after gastric bypass surgery, reports a study in the October issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS). "We demonstrated that patients with body contouring present better long-term weight

High Blood Sugar Levels Linked to Increased Wound Complications after Surgery, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Findings Prompt Call for 'Tighter Glucose Control During Surgery in High-Risk Diabetic PatientsArlington Heights, Ill. (September 30, 2013) – A new study released today shows that among patients undergoing surgery for chronic wounds related to diabetes, the risk of wound-related complications is affected by how well the patient's blood sugar levels are controlled before surgery. These findings appear in the October issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons 

Virtual Surgical Planning Aids in Complex Facial Reconstructions, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

3D Models and Custom Hardware Help Make Reconstruction for Severe Defects More 'Predictable and Streamlined'Arlington Heights, Ill. (August 29, 2013) – Virtual surgical planning technologies give surgeons a powerful new tool for their most challenging facial reconstruction cases, reports a paper in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS). "Use of virtual surgical planning allows for complex maxillofacial

Examination of Hospital Readmissions after Plastic Surgery Aims to Cut Costs, Enhance Patient Care

Postoperative Complication is Significant Predictor, Says Study in Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryArlington Heights, Ill. (August 29, 2013) – For patients undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures, obesity, anemia and postoperative complications—especially surgical and wound complications—are independent risk factors for hospital readmission, reports a study in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS).

Combined Liposuction/Tummy Tuck Offers Best of Both Procedures

Low Complication Rates with Techniques to Minimize Surgical Trauma, Reports Study in PRS Global OpenArlington Heights, Ill. (August 20, 2013) – A combined technique of liposuction and tummy tuck—designed to reduce surgical trauma—provides excellent patient outcomes with a low complication rate, reports a study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open® , the official open-access medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS). ASPS Member Surgeon Dr. Eric Swanson, a plastic surgeon in private practice in

Breast Reduction Surgery Found to Improve Physical, Mental Well-Being

Validated Tool Strengthens Evidence for Health Benefits, Reports Study in Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryArlington Heights, Ill. (July 30, 2013) – Breast reduction surgery produces measurable improvements in several important areas of health and quality of life, reports a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS). The study used the BREAST-Q ©

Weight of Tissue Flaps Affects Complication Risk after Breast Reconstruction

Information on Risk Factors May Help Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Optimize Flap Design and Patient Outcomes, Suggests Study in PRS Global OpenArlington Heights, Ill. (May 29, 2013) – For women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, the weight of the tissue flap used affects the risk of an important complication called fat necrosis, reports a study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open® , the official open-access medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS). Information on flap

Study Looks at Sports-Related Facial Fractures in Kids, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Data on Fracture Causes and Patterns May Help to Inform Preventive MeasuresArlington Heights, Ill. (May 29, 2013) – Facial fractures are relatively common, and potentially serious, sports-related injuries among children participating in a wide range of sports, according to a study in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS). The five-year study provides insights into the characteristics of sports-related facial fractures

Gene Therapies for Regenerative Surgery Are Getting Closer, Says Review in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Genetic Techniques Show Promise in Promoting Growth of Skin, Bone and Other TissuesArlington Heights, Ill. (May 29, 2013) – Experimental genetic techniques may one day provide plastic and reconstructive surgeons with an invaluable tool—the ability to promote growth of the patient's own tissues for reconstructive surgery. A review of recent progress toward developing effective gene therapies for use in "regenerative surgery" appears in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of

Breast Augmentation Patients Report High Satisfaction Rates, Says Study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

New Evidence on What Women Can Expect after Breast Augmentation SurgeryArlington Heights, Ill. (May 1, 2013) – Ninety-eight percent of women undergoing breast augmentation surgery say the results met or exceeded their expectations, according to a prospective outcome study published in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS). Women also report improvements in self-esteem and quality of life after breast augmentation 

Half of U.S. Plastic Surgeons Market Their Practice Via Social Media

Social Media Engagement Has Risks as Well as Benefits, Reports Survey in Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryArlington Heights, Ill. (May 1, 2013) – Half of U.S. plastic surgeons are using Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms in their professional practice, according to a survey in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS). "Social media platforms represent a dynamic and powerful tool to educate, engage, market

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