Migraine Surgery Slow to Catch on Among Plastic Surgeons
February 27, 2012 09:23 ET
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American Society of Plastic Surgeons
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Feb. 27, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A simple plastic surgery procedure can help some patients with migraine headaches. But so far, relatively few U.S. plastic surgeons are...
13.8 Million Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedures Performed in 2011
February 09, 2012 11:14 ET
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American Society of Plastic Surgeons
5 Percent Increase Leads to Second Consecutive Yearly Gain
American Society of Plastic Surgeons Reports Annual Statistics
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Feb. 9, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The...
'Needle' Procedure Doesn't Match Results of More Extensive Surgery for Hand Contractures
January 30, 2012 08:12 ET
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American Society of Plastic Surgeons
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Jan. 30, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For disabling hand contractures caused by Dupuytren's disease, patients prefer a percutaneous needle fasciotomy procedure despite the higher...
Technique Provides New Option for Breast Reconstruction After Radiation Therapy
January 30, 2012 08:10 ET
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American Society of Plastic Surgeons
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Jan. 30, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For breast cancer patients who have undergone radiation therapy, a new technique consisting of fat injection followed by implant placement...
American Society of Plastic Surgeons Partners With eClinicalWorks to Provide Latest Electronic Medical Record Technology
December 21, 2011 15:59 ET
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American Society of Plastic Surgeons
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Dec. 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and eClinicalWorks announced today an agreement to establish a three-year joint initiative to...
Patients Under 50 Get Best Long-term Results From Facelift Surgery
December 21, 2011 08:18 ET
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American Society of Plastic Surgeons
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Dec. 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Younger patients with "early or minimal signs of facial aging" achieve better results and higher satisfaction rates at least a decade after...
Good Psychological Function Found in Adults With Congenital Facial Disfigurement
December 21, 2011 08:09 ET
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American Society of Plastic Surgeons
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Dec. 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- People born with severe facial disfigurement have generally good psychological adjustment in adulthood, according to a study in the January...
Breast Reduction Surgery Has Higher Complication Rate in Older Women
November 21, 2011 08:08 ET
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American Society of Plastic Surgeons
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Nov. 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Complications following breast reduction surgery—particularly infections—are more common in women older than 50, reports a study...
Motor Vehicle Crashes and Violence Leading Causes of Facial Fractures in Children
November 21, 2011 08:06 ET
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American Society of Plastic Surgeons
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Nov. 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Facial fractures in children occur in different patterns in different age groups, but most often occur with other types of severe injuries,...
Breast Reconstruction Increases Psychosocial and Sexual Well Being, Study Finds
November 07, 2011 13:26 ET
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American Society of Plastic Surgeons
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Nov. 7, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Women who have breast reconstruction using tissue taken from their abdomen, after mastectomy, experience significant improvements in...