Aesthetic Surgery Journal

Date Category News Release
2013 February Breast Surgery Self-Image and Sexual Well-Being Increase after Breast Augmentation
Validated survey reveals high satisfaction and improved quality of life after breast augmentation
2012 September Breast Surgery 50 Years of Silicone Gel Breast Implants
What are the important lessons and questions from half a century of clinical use?
2012 September Breast Surgery New study suggests that, Double-Lumen Saline Implant Design Feels More Natural
Investigational implant also shows lower rate of capsular contracture at two years compared to current single-lumen saline implants
2012 September Breast Surgery Twins’ Breasts Are Revealing
Identical twin study uncovers external factors that influence breast appearance and aging
2012 July Aesthetic Surgery Journal Aesthetic Surgery Journal (ASJ) Receives First Impact Factor of 1.49
2012 May Facial Aesthetic Surgery Understanding Women’s Complicated Relationship to the Mirror
Study uncovers women’s changing perceptions of facial features as they age
2012 March Aesthetic Surgery Journal When “Natural” Remedies Mean Danger for Cosmetic Surgery
New review details herbal, homeopathic and dietary supplements that increase bleeding risk; provides plastic surgeons screening and supplement management recommendations
2012 February Breast Surgery New Ultrasound Technology Promising for Silicone Gel Breast Implant Monitoring
Significant potential advantages over MRI in screening and diagnosis of breast implant shell failure
2011 October Aesthetic Surgery Journal Creating One Language to Speak about Light- and Energy-Based Technologies for Aesthetic Procedures
ASAPS initiative aims to standardize terminology, images used in data reporting and marketing
2011 September Aesthetic Surgery Journal Facing the Economy
Patients seek out less-costly facial treatments, but prefer treatments with longer-lasting results over immediate effects
2011 September Lipoplasty/Body Contouring Measuring Body Contouring Success
Better Tools Needed to Evaluate Patient-Reported Outcomes and Advance Practice
2011 August Aesthetic Surgery Journal A One-Way Ticket to Surgical Complications
Survey Shows Need for Increased Awareness of Dangers of Medical Tourism
2011 August Aesthetic Surgery Journal Aesthetic Surgery Journal Celebrates 15 Years of Original Research and Scientific Evaluation in Aesthetic Surgery

About ASAPS
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), is recognized as the world’s leading organization devoted entirely to aesthetic plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine of the face and body.  ASAPS is comprised of over 2,600 Plastic Surgeons; active members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (USA) or by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and have extensive training in the complete spectrum of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures. International active members are certified by equivalent boards of their respective countries. All members worldwide adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and must meet stringent membership requirements.

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