Liposuction complications are not wholly dependent on the absolute volume of lipoaspirate, but rather include the synergistic effects of other relevant patient factors--namely, BMI, a new study suggests.
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.
Preoperative Botox injections are a useful test for predicting how well patients with chronic migraine will respond to nerve decompression surgery, reports a study in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Enlargement of the male breast, called gynecomastia, can be a source of embarrassment and distress for teens and young men. Surgery to correct gynecomastia brings significant improvement in self-esteem and almost every aspect of quality of life, according to a new study.
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The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, along with 14 other speciality organizations, has established seven guiding principles to better address the perioperative treatment of acute pain in complex surgical patients.
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Plastic surgeon Bob Basu, MD, talks about the evolution of the mommy makeover and what sets his practice apart.
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Postponed weddings, due to COVID-19, gave brides-to-be the time to focus on self-care, schedule surgery, and plan for a full recovery before their special event.
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Sebastian Cotofana, MD, PhD, of the Mayo Clinic and colleagues designed a study to measure the true lifting effect of soft tissue fillers in different areas of the face. Their study appears in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Dr Lynn Jeffers says thanks to the COVID-19 vaccines, a new normal is starting to define itself with a higher demand continuing for plastic surgery and non-invasive procedures.
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American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery’s 2021 Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting features some of the most recognized names in the industry.
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Call it a Zoom boom. Or an opportune moment. Plastic surgeons across the globe are anecdotally reporting an unprecedented number of requests for procedures, according to The Washington Post.
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A team of plastic surgeons is developing an innovative, less-invasive “Microbotulinum” injection technique – using many tiny doses of botulinum toxin injected in a grid pattern just under the surface of the facial skin, according to Wolters Kluwer Health.
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The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has named Joseph E. Losee, MD, FACS, FAAP, as its new president. Dr. Losee took office at Plastic Surgery The Meeting, the Society’s annual scientific meeting, on Sunday, October 18, 2020, and will serve for 1 year.
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The Plastic Surgery Foundation (The PSF), which supports the research and international activities of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), named Gayle Gordillo, MD, FACS, as its new president. Dr Gordillo took office at Plastic Surgery The Meeting, the Society’s annual scientific meeting, and will serve for 1 year.
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To help newbies understand what they’re in for, Alchemy 43 founder and CEO Nicci Levy answered five burning Botox questions so first-time patients can come prepared.
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In a study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, researchers measure the degree of change in the incidence of specific, pre-existing functional and appearance-related symptoms after a labiaplasty.
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The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) will host the scientific conference Plastic Surgery The Meeting (PSTM) in a virtual environment – live online October 16 to 18 – with original on-demand programming available over the course of 50 days, from October 9 to November 30.
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Early bird registration is available through August 14.
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