Latest American Society of Plastic Surgeons Stories

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohera Medical, a rapidly growing medical device company, announced today that it has begun selling its lead product, TissuGlu® Surgical Adhesive, to hospitals and surgeons in three pilot territories in Germany. This regional launch will document and highlight the advantages of TissuGlu and will be used to drive a wider expansion throughout Germany and to additional European markets in early 2012. In a limited pre-launch phase started in...

New Jersey plastic surgeon, Paul M. Parker, MD, created a Consultation Checklist for patients to evaluate the plastic surgeons in NJ in a variety of categories, allowing them to make a well-researched decision about their surgery. Paramus, NJ (PRWEB) November 15, 2011 Choosing the right New Jersey plastic surgeon is the most important factor in the success of your cosmetic plastic surgery, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). To help patients make this critical...

Prestigious Award Recognizes 'Overall Communications Effectiveness and Excellence' Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) November 07, 2011 The editors and publisher of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), are pleased to announce that their journal has received an APEX 2011 Award for Publication Excellence Competition. The annual APEX Awards are sponsored by the editors of Writing That Works, a report for...

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Nov. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent study released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) indicates that 13.1 million cosmetic procedures were performed in 2010, up 5% from previous years. Facelifts rose among 9% in 2010 with nearly 113,000 procedures performed. As the coveted baby boomer generation ages, cosmetic surgery continues to show rebounds. Dr. Tenley Lawton, a Newport Beach-based board certified plastic surgeon, sees the trend toward baby...

As a medical provider of first-class plastic surgery care with a commitment to patient education, Dr. Paul Vanek continues to deliver pertinent information to consumers via the media. He has returned to WKYC as an industry expert, now appearing on Sunday morning’s “Think Health” television program. Mentor, OH (PRWEB) November 03, 2011 “Think Health” – a new Sunday morning television program on WKYC (an NBC affiliate station, Channel 3) – is...

Stephen T. Greenberg, M.D., with offices in Woodbury, NY and Park Ave, NYC, has been nominated for the 7th consecutive year as one of Long Island’s best cosmetic surgeons. Woodbury, NY (PRWEB) October 21, 2011 Stephen T. Greenberg, MD has once again been nominated for Best Cosmetic Surgeon by the LI Press. For the past 6 consecutive years he was voted as one of the Best Cosmetic Surgeons on LI by the LI Press. Voting for this prestigious contest ends on December 15, 2011. Dr....

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fort Lauderdale-based and Board Certified plastic surgeon Harry Moon is supporting a nationwide public service message warning patients to investigate their doctor's qualifications before undergoing plastic surgery procedures. "Patient safety has to be our first and foremost concern," said Dr. Moon. "As physicians and surgeons we must make every effort to insure the safety and well being of our patients. The fundamental base of medical...

DENVER and PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCRX) today announced that the company's lead investigational product for postsurgical pain management, EXPAREL(TM) (bupivacaine liposome extended-release injectable suspension), was highlighted in the "Hot Topics in Plastic Surgery" panel at the annual scientific assembly of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) in Denver, Colo. In addition, new data demonstrating the long-term...

SEATTLE, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Six local members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) have formed an advertising cooperative to educate the public of the risks they are taking by choosing unqualified professionals to perform their cosmetic plastic surgery. Many patients unknowingly have cosmetic surgery performed by unqualified physicians in non-accredited office facilities. Unlike any other specialty area of medicine, the lucrative, cash-up-front industry of cosmetic...

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) applauds USA Today for reporting the importance of appropriate training, board certification and facility accreditation in plastic surgery. Patient safety is at risk as the growing trend of marketing trumping science proliferates in the plastic surgery field. (PRWEB) September 16, 2011 The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) applauds USA Today for reporting the importance of appropriate training, board...