For African American patients undergoing mastectomy, the risk of complications and the postoperative appearance of the breast are among the important drivers of preferences about breast reconstruction, reports a study in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).| ASPS Plastic Surgery Latest News
For patients with amputations affecting the hand, toe transfer surgery provides an alternative to replanting the amputated digits – and may lead to greater improvement in hand function and other key outcomes, reports a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).| American Society of Plastic Surgeons
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A medium chemical peel might be the right choice if you have acne scars, deeper wrinkles and uneven skin color. This kind of peel removes skin cells from both the outer layer of skin (epidermis) and upper part of your middle layer of skin (dermis).| American Society of Plastic Surgeons
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A chemical peel uses a chemical solution to smooth the texture of your skin by removing the damaged outer layers.| American Society of Plastic Surgeons
The decision to have botulinum toxin injections involves many choices. Select a board-certified plastic surgeon from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.| American Society of Plastic Surgeons
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Get information from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons about what questions to ask your plastic surgeon during your botulinum toxin consultation.| American Society of Plastic Surgeons
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Cosmetic plastic surgery includes surgical and nonsurgical procedures that enhance and reshape structures of the body to improve appearance and confidence.| American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Despite economic headwinds in 2024, overall patient demand for plastic surgery procedures remained steady, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) revealed in its latest annual report.| ASPS Plastic Surgery Latest News
Most patients undergoing "tummy tuck" surgery (abdominoplasty) to remove excess skin and tissue after weight loss continue to lose weight in the months and years after surgery, suggests a follow-up study in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).| ASPS Plastic Surgery Latest News
Five startups advanced as finalists representing the ASPS Plastic Surgery track in the 2025 MedTech Innovator competition to champion technologies that improve results for patients.| American Society of Plastic Surgeons
A "fine-tuned" artificial intelligence (AI) tool shows promise for objective evaluation of patients with facial palsy, reports an experimental study in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).| American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Despite steady increases in rates of immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) after mastectomy, racial disparities in IBR have persisted in the years since implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), reports a study in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).| American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Learn about the latest trends in plastic surgery with our annual statistics and take a deep dive into the specialty with our blogs and vlogs.| American Society of Plastic Surgeons
For patients undergoing jaw reconstruction after surgery for head and neck cancer, computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) techniques can improve some key clinical outcomes, reports a study in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).| ASPS Plastic Surgery Latest News
For women with early-stage breast cancer, breast-conserving therapy (BCT), including radiation therapy (RT), leads to progressive reduction in breast size over time, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).| ASPS Plastic Surgery Latest News
For women with breast cancer, breast-conserving therapy (BCT) is associated with improved sexual well-being, compared to mastectomy followed by breast reconstruction, reports a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).| ASPS Plastic Surgery Latest News
For patients undergoing nerve transfer surgery for facial palsy, Botox injections can improve facial symmetry by reducing overactivity of the muscles on the unaffected side, suggests a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).| ASPS Plastic Surgery Latest News
ASPS has published a new, free e-book as part of "The Care You Deserve" campaign to help guide those considering a cosmetic procedure with accurate, unbiased information about aesthetic treatments and procedures.| ASPS Plastic Surgery Latest News
Plastic surgeons sometimes face challenging relationships with patients, especially those with underlying psychiatric issues. An ethical framework to managing untenable surgeon-patient relationships is presented in a special Plastic Surgery Focus article in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).| ASPS Plastic Surgery Latest News
Many adolescents and young women gain weight in the years after breast reduction surgery – particularly those who were at a healthy body mass index (BMI) before surgery, reports a paper in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).| ASPS Plastic Surgery Latest News
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) supports our members, their families and staffs, patients and communities in Southern California as they cope with the devastating effects of the wildfires in their area.| ASPS Plastic Surgery Latest News
A deep chemical peel might be the right choice if you have deeper facial wrinkles, skin that’s damaged by the sun, scars, areas that appear blotchy or even pre-cancerous growths.| American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Chemical peel costs can widely vary. The price of a chemical peel will be based on the expertise and qualifications of surgeon as well as other factors.| American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Get information from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons about how to prepare for your chemical peel consultation.| American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Get information from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons about what makes a good candidate for a chemical peel.| American Society of Plastic Surgeons
A chemical peel uses a chemical solution to smooth the texture of your skin by removing the damaged outer layers.| American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Get information from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons about botulinum toxin risks and safety.| American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Get information from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons about botulinum toxin procedure steps.| American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Botulinum toxin injections costs can widely vary. The price of botulinum toxin injections will be based on the expertise and qualifications of surgeon as well as other factors.| American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Get information from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons about how to prepare for your botulinum toxin consultation.| American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Plastic surgery procedural statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.| American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Choosing to have plastic surgery is an important decision. So is selecting a board-certified plastic surgeon.| American Society of Plastic Surgeons
A light chemical peel might be the right choice if you have uneven pigment, dryness, acne or fine wrinkling. This kind of peel removes just the outer layer of skin (epidermis) in a light exfoliation and results in a healthier glow.| American Society of Plastic Surgeons
The cosmetic form of botulinum toxin, sometimes referred to as "Botox" by patients, is an injectable that temporarily reduces or eliminates facial fine lines and wrinkles.| American Society of Plastic Surgeons