Articles from American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Arlington Heights, Ill, Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Insurance denials and delays for breast and chest wall reconstruction after cancer will become a thing of the past with passage of the Advancing Women's Health Coverage Act (AWHCA). The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and The Plastic Surgery Foundation (The PSF), together with bipartisan congressional champions Kat Cammack (R-FL), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Lucy McBath (D-GA), Ashley Hinson (R-IA), April McClain Delaney (D-MD), Young Kim (R-CA), Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), Laurel Lee (R-FL), Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) and Celeste Maloy (R-UT) as well as stakeholder advocacy groups such as Susan G. Komen®, have teamed up to advance this legislation. The proposed bill strengthens the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) from 1998 and closes insurance loopholes to ensure breast cancer patients can access comprehensive reconstructive care and choose the option that fits their goals, their lives and their bodies.  

Arlington Heights, Ill, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) in partnership with The Plastic Surgery Foundation (The PSF) is ensuring patients have access to informed choices during the 14th annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day USA (BRA Day) on Wednesday, Oct. 15.

Dr. Basu will lead the organization’s commitment to advancing patient care and education

Dr. Mehrara will steer The Foundation’s efforts in advancing research and global collaboration in plastic and reconstructive surgery

Arlington Heights, Ill, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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. Each startup will participate in the comprehensive program, designed to help grow promising new companies focused on medical device, diagnostic and digital health technology.  

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons prepares patients for the emotional journey

ASPS helps transform patient aesthetic journeys with informational new e-book

The breast cancer loop remains open until a woman is informed of the full spectrum of breast reconstruction options.

Dr. Matarasso will lead The Foundation’s support of research and international activities

World's largest plastic surgery organization appoints educational innovator new president

Arlington Heights, Ill, June 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A consensus statement on the terminology and management of breast implant capsules issued by the Breast Surgery Collaborative Community (BSCC), a consortium of patient advocates, board-certified plastic surgeons and others with a vested interest in enhancing breast surgery safety, offers clarity for women seeking guidance on removal of breast implants related to health concerns.

Arlington Heights, Ill, June 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A consensus statement on the terminology and management of breast implant capsules issued by the Breast Surgery Collaborative Community (BSCC), a consortium of patient advocates, board-certified plastic surgeons and others with a vested interest in enhancing breast surgery safety, offers clarity for women seeking guidance on removal of breast implants related to health concerns. 

Arlington Heights, Ill, June 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Five plastic surgery startups advanced through a rigorous selection process to represent the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)/MedTech Innovator (MTI) Plastic Surgery Accelerator track in the 2024 MedTech Innovator Accelerator program and competition. Each startup will take part in the comprehensive program, designed to help grow promising new companies focused on medical device, diagnostic and digital health technology.

Arlington Heights, Ill, June 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A consensus statement on the terminology and management of breast implant capsules issued by the Breast Surgery Collaborative Community (BSCC), a consortium of patient advocates, board-certified plastic surgeons and others with a vested interest in enhancing breast surgery safety, offers clarity for women seeking guidance on removal of breast implants related to health concerns.