To celebrate Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 14-20, 2021), the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) announces a new way for patients to identify a cosmetic surgeon with a particular focus on safety: Cosmetic Surgery Patient Safety (CSPS) certification.
Patrick J. Byrne, MD, MBA, a Cleveland-based facial plastic surgeon, is the new AAFPRS president for 2024-2025. He shares his priorities, emphasizing education, clinical excellence, and addressing challenges like workforce shortages and technological advancements.
Older women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy face slightly higher risks of complications but report better psychological well-being despite lower satisfaction with breast appearance, highlighting the need to weigh age-related risks and benefits when considering surgery.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is reinforcing to commitment patient safety and ethical standards in light of concerns highlighted by a recent Los Angeles Times article, stressing the dangers of non-specialized physicians conducting cosmetic procedures and promoting the selection of board-certified plastic surgeons to mitigate such risks.
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Sherard A. Tatum, MD, a New York-based facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, has been elected as the president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), aiming to focus on education, global collaboration, humanitarian efforts, and advancing the field of facial plastic surgery during his tenure.
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Scot Bradley Glasberg, MD, FACS, has assumed the role of president of The Plastic Surgery Foundation, with a focus on expanding research, technology, and patient engagement, while also being a private practitioner specializing in various aspects of plastic surgery.
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Steven Williams, MD, the first African American president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), has taken office with a focus on advancing technology and diversity in the field during his one-year term.
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The ASPS Global Leadership Forum conducted a survey of 2,553 plastic surgeons across 22 countries to assess the state of cosmetic surgery practice and regulation, revealing varying regulations while emphasizing their commitment to upholding high standards in plastic surgery and ensuring patient safety globally.
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Five plastic surgery startups advanced through a rigorous selection process to represent the MTI/ASPS Plastic Surgery Accelerator track in the 2023 MedTech Innovator Accelerator program and competition.
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On Thursday, May 11, the American Cosmetic Association will launch the “Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Awareness Day” campaign to promote awareness about cosmetic and plastic surgery, including potential risks and benefits.
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Sales and marketing veteran Mark Theis has been named incoming CEO for The Aesthetic Society and The Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation.
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Melinda Haws, MD, has been elected as the new president of The Aesthetic Society, with a focus on advancing technology strategy, expanding membership, and maintaining high standards in education and patient safety in aesthetic surgery, alongside other newly named officers.
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The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) announces that Dallas-based, board-certified plastic surgeon Rod J. Rohrich, MD, editor emeritus of the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, has received the ASPS’ 2022 Presidential Honorary Citation.
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The majority of American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery members reported a 10% bump in patient demand for bookings and treatments in 2022 over 2021, with requests for minimally invasive procedures dominating that increase.
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The credentialing board announces officers and trustees, including president Faisal Quereshy, MD, DDS, FACS, who will propel the mission to uphold high standards in facial cosmetic surgery.
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An automated pattern recognition tool—developed using artificial intelligence (AI) technology—can detect whether surgery will be effective in reducing pain due to nerve compression headaches, reports a study in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) announces that it will present its Annual Scientific Meeting on February 9-11, with an optional Body Cosmetic Surgery Cadaver Workshop offered on February 8.
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American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) members and residents who are in the start-up or early commercialization stages of creating a medical device, diagnostic, or digital health company are encouraged to apply to be one of five ASPS-sponsored companies to compete for a share of $500,000 in cash prizes and awards through the MedTech Innovator accelerator program.
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