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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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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

ASPS Marks Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day with Team Approach

Angelina Jolie’s treatment puts needed focus on every woman's right to a teamThousands of board certified plastic surgeons, including the plastic surgeon who performed Angelina Jolie’s breast reconstruction, are joining forces with breast centers, support groups and breast cancer survivors to send a powerful message. The second annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day USA, organized by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS) and The Plastic Surgery Foundation  (The PSF), will take place on October 16, 2013 in hundreds

Breast Reconstruction Patients Undergo Cosmetic Surgery to Further Improve Body Image, ASPS Study Finds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 10, 2013Contact:  LaSandra Cooper or Marie GrimaldiAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons847-228-9900media@plasticsurgery.org ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Although breast reconstruction can dramatically improve a woman’s self-esteem and sense of well-being following mastectomy, it may not be the only step some patients are taking to improve their self-image.  A new study being presented at Plastic Surgery The Meeting , the annual scientific meeting of the

THE PLASTIC SURGERY FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS TO NONPROFITS TO RAISE BREAST RECONSTRUCTION AWARENESS, CHARITABLE CARE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 26, 2013Contact:  LaSandra Cooper or Marie GrimaldiThe Plastic Surgery FoundationAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons P: 847-228-9900E: media@plasticsurgery.org ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – The Plastic Surgery Foundation  (The PSF) today announced the recipients of its 2013 Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Fund  grant awards.  Ten nonprofit organizations from across the country have been awarded funding, totaling $130,000, to support projects and

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

ASPS Supports New Legislation to Ensure Women are Aware of All Breast Cancer Treatment and Insurance Options

Breast Cancer Patient Education Act coincides with Angelina Jolie’s educational New York Times op/edARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.—The American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS) today announced its strong support of the “Breast Cancer Patient Education Act” (S. 931). This bipartisan legislation is being introduced today, coinciding with National Women’s Health Week, in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Leonard Lance (R-NJ) and Donna Christensen, M.D. (D-VI) and in the United States Senate by Sens. Roy Blunt (R-MO), Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and David Vitter (R-

Round or 'Shaped,' Implants Yield Good Results in Breast Reconstruction, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Round or 'Shaped,' Implants Yield Good Results in Breast Reconstruction, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryArlington Heights, Ill. (February 28, 2013) –For women undergoing breast reconstruction using implants, most patient-reported outcomes are similar with two different shapes of silicone gel-filled implants, reports a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS).Assessment of key areas of

Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Provides New Option for Autologous Breast Reconstruction

In Selected Patients, Good Results with Reconstruction Using Patient's Own TissuesArlington Heights, Ill. (January 29, 2013) – For some women undergoing mastectomy, surgeons can use a "nipple-sparing" technique to achieve a more natural-looking reconstruction using the patient's own tissues, according to a report in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS). Although a technically challenging procedure that requires

More Women Undergoing Breast Reconstruction Immediately after Mastectomy, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Implants Now Most Common Approach to Reconstruction, Study FindsArlington Heights, Ill. (January 2, 2013) – The number of women undergoing immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy for breast cancer has risen sharply in recent years, reports a study in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS). "The significant rise in U.S. immediate reconstruction rates correlates closely to a 203 percent expansion in implant use,

Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Has Higher Failure Rate in Obese Patients

Especially in Severe Obesity, Free-Flap Reconstruction Should Be Considered, Suggests Study in Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryArlington Heights, Ill. – For obese women undergoing breast reconstruction after surgery for breast cancer, reconstructions using implants have a higher failure rate, reports a study in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS).Especially in patients with severe obesity, "free

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

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons, Singer-Songwriter Jewel and Supporters Across the Country Unite to Educate Women about Breast ReconstructionFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 10, 2012ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – On October 17, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS) and The Plastic Surgery Foundation  (The PSF) will launch the first-ever Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day USA , leading the charge to promote education, awareness and access to breast reconstruction following mastectomy or

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

Inaugural Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day USA, Oct. 17, 2012FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 6, 2012Contact: ASPS Public Relations847-228-9900media@plasticsurgery.orgARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – To combat research showing 7 out of 10 women diagnosed with breast cancer are not informed of their breast reconstruction options, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS) and The Plastic Surgery Foundation  (The PSF) today announced their partnership with the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation  (

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

Inaugural Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day USA, Oct. 17, 2012FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 30, 2012Contact: ASPS Public Relations(847) 228-9900media@plasticsurgery.orgThe American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS) and The Plastic Surgery Foundation  (The PSF) today announced their partnership with digital health and wellness leader Everyday Health  in support of the first national Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day USA , October 17, 2012. As the

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 17, 2012Contact: ASPS Public Relations(847) 228-9900media@plasticsurgery.org ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Advocating that every woman deserves the right to choose which breast reconstruction option is best for her, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS) and The Plastic Surgery Foundation  (The PSF) today announced their partnership with Sientra, Inc.  in support of the first national Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day USA , October

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

Great Neck, NY, Plastic Surgery Practice Sponsors Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day USA to Raise Awareness about Reconstruction Options Post-MastectomyARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 15, 2012) – Today, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS) and The Plastic Surgery Foundation  (The PSF) announced their partnership with New York Breast Reconstruction Alliance  (nyBRA) in support of the first national Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day USA , October 17, 2012. As a

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

New Orleans Breast Center sponsors Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day USA to raise awareness about reconstruction options post mastectomyARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Research shows that 7 of 10 women diagnosed with breast cancer remain in the dark about their reconstruction options following a mastectomy...options that provide the opportunity for a more fulfilling life after cancer. Today, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS) and The Plastic Surgery Foundation  (PSF) announce their partnership with the Center for

Texting Promotes Recovery after Breast Reconstruction, Reports Study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®

Postoperative Text Communication to Surgeon Help Reduce Visits, Shorten Fluid Drainage TimeArlington Heights, Ill. (June 29, 2012) – For women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, text messaging between the patient and surgeon leads to improvements in some key postoperative outcomes, according to a study in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS). The study is the first to show potential benefits of text

Breast Reconstruction Increases Psychosocial and Sexual Well Being, Study Finds

“BREAST-Q” Used to Assess Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life after Breast ReconstructionARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. –   Women who have breast reconstruction using tissue taken from their abdomen, after mastectomy, experience significant improvements in psychological, social, and sexual well being, as well as, increased breast satisfaction, reports a new study published online in the journal Cancer. The study is the first of its kind to assess patient satisfaction and quality of life after breast reconstruction using the BREAST-Q, a new patient reported outcomes measurement tool. The

Fat Injection Appears Safe for Reconstruction after Breast Cancer Surgery

Researchers Say Lipofilling Should Be Performed by Experts with Close Follow-UpARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 26, 2011) – Preliminary experience suggests that lipofilling—using fat from elsewhere in the patient's body for contouring of the breasts—is a safe procedure for women who have undergone breast cancer surgery, reports a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS). "Lipofilling [after] breast cancer treatment

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