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.
Dr Manoj Abraham discusses the challenges, cases, and collaborative progress behind the AAFPRS Foundation’s latest humanitarian surgical mission to treat war-related facial injuries in Ukraine.
AVITA Medical’s Katie Bush, PhD, discusses how the RECELL skin regeneration system is helping plastic surgeons in hospital and clinic settings reduce donor site burden, accelerate healing, and improve outcomes in acute wound care and reconstructive procedures.
The e-book provides expert insights and resources to help patients make informed, safe decisions about cosmetic procedures.
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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.
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Scott Hollenbeck, MD, chair of plastic surgery at the University of Virginia, has been named president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), focusing on enhancing the specialty’s role in healthcare, expanding education, and ensuring patient safety.
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Alan Matarasso, MD, FACS, the newly elected president of The Plastic Surgery Foundation, is an experienced aesthetic plastic surgeon, author of over 1,000 publications, and has a long history of service and academic contributions in the field.
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The 2024 AAFPRS Annual Meeting, chaired by Jamil Asaria, MD, will be held October 23-26 in New Orleans, featuring 325 speakers from 15 countries discussing advancements in facial plastic surgery, including new treatments, minimally invasive techniques, and the impact of AI on aesthetics.
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The survey, from the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, released the results of its annual global survey, with the U.S. taking the top spot for most procedures with over 6.1 million.
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The AAFPRS Foundation will host the Spring Meeting at COSM from May 15-16 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, uniting professionals, residents, fellows, and students to discuss the latest in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery through panels, keynotes, hands-on training, and networking opportunities focused on procedures, treatments, practice management, and career growth.
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The Aesthetic Society is supporting the call for stricter regulations globally, echoing concerns raised by the California Society of Plastic Surgeons and a recent LA Times article regarding the risks posed by unregulated office-based aesthetic procedures.
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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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