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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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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

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

Fat Cells Don’t Return to Treated or Untreated Areas After Liposuction, ASPS Study Finds

New Study Refutes Previous Findings Claiming Fat Returns, Redistributes to Other Areas of the BodyARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.  (July 31, 2012) – Since it made its debut in North America 30 years ago, liposuction has promised to permanently remove excess fat from stubborn areas, barring extreme weight gain.  New research reveals liposuction lives up to its promise.  According to a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons 

Men at Higher Risk of Wound Complications after Body Contouring Surgery, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®

Increasing Number of Males Undergoing Lower Body Lifts and AbdominoplastyARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 30, 2012) – Certain types of wound complications are more frequent in men undergoing body contouring after weight-loss (bariatric) surgery, compared to women, suggests a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS). As more men undergo bariatric surgery and body contouring 

Liposuction and Tummy Tuck Improve Quality of Life, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®

Study is First of its Kind to Assess Patient-Reported Outcomes of Procedures to Reduce Abdominal FatArlington Heights, Ill. (March 29, 2012) – Patients undergoing cosmetic liposuction and/or abdominoplasty ("tummy tuck") procedures report significant improvements in self-esteem and quality of life, according to a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS). Outcomes are especially good with liposuction 

Adding Liposuction Helps Prevent Common Complication after Tummy Tuck

New Technique May Lower Risk of Seromas after AbdominoplastyArlington Heights, Ill. – For patients undergoing plastic surgery to flatten the abdomen, a technique incorporating liposuction can help to avoid postoperative problems with seroma, according to a study in the October issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS). The new technique helps avoid the "troublesome complication" of seroma without the need to place a drain after the

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

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