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Remembering The PSF past President Donald Laub Sr., MD, 1935-2024

By Paul Snyder Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Plastic surgeons are mourning the loss of The PSF past President, Donald Laub, Sr, MD, who passed away on April 26 at age 89. “Dr. Laub was a true pioneer for our specialty – not only in terms of the advancements he made in the O.R., but also his groundbreaking work in humanitarian international surgical missions,” says ASPS President Steven Williams, MD.

ASPS reinforces patient safety measures in the wake of reports of counterfeit Botox injections

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

With 19 women from nine states reporting harmful reactions after receiving what authorities believe to be counterfeit Botox, ASPS is reinforcing the critical importance of protecting patients and practicing medicine responsibly – in clinical settings and within the physician's scope of training.

Sientra announces Tiger Aesthetics Medical, LLC as the successful bidder for its breast implant business in Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Breast implant manufacturer Sientra announced on Feb. 13 that it would pursue the sale of the company after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. On April 2, Sientra announced that Tiger Aesthetics Medical, LLC was the successful bidder for its breast implant business.

ASPS continues streak of ACCME Accreditation with Commendation

Friday, March 29, 2024

ASPS has continued its streak of receiving the Accreditation with Commendation recognition from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The distinction holds for six years and again fortifies the Society's commitment to the highest level of education for its members.

Sientra files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, operations will continue

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Breast implant manufacturer Sientra announced on Feb. 13, 2024, that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it pursues a sale of the company.

A legend and forefather of microsurgery: Berish Strauch, MD, 1933-2023

By Paul Snyder Monday, January 15, 2024

The specialty lost a microsurgery pioneer on Dec. 24, when Berish Strauch, MD, passed away at age 90.

A founding father of craniofacial surgery: S. Anthony Wolfe, MD, 1940-2023

By Paul Snyder Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Plastic surgeons are paying tribute to plastic surgery legend S. Anthony Wolfe, MD, who passed away Dec. 26 at age 83. Dr. Wolfe was a disciple of Paul Tessier, MD, and a founding member of the International Society of Craniofacial Surgery (ISCFS).

'You. Renewed.' campaign earns national recognition

By Niccole Caan Monday, November 6, 2023

ASPS took home two Gold Awards during the 24th Annual eHealthcare Leadership Awards at the Healthcare Internet Conference (HCIC) for its work on "You. Renewed." The Society's national public education campaign debuted earlier this year to highlight the importance of selecting a board-certified, ASPS Member Surgeon for plastic surgery procedures.

FBI issues cybersecurity warning to plastic surgery practices

Thursday, October 19, 2023

The FBI is warning the public about cybercriminals who target plastic surgery practices, surgeons and patients to harvest personally identifiable information, including sensitive medical records and photographs.

Remembering John McCraw, MD, 1940-2023

By Paul Snyder Tuesday, October 10, 2023

John McCraw, MD, a giant of plastic surgery, passed away on Oct. 3 after a long illness. He was 83. He was internationally recognized for his innovation of the "island myocutaneous flap."