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ASPS backs proposal to include hand, face transplant in organ registry
ASPS has given its full support to a proposed federal rule aimed at including vascularized composite allografts (VCA), such as faces and hands, in the national organ donation registry.

ASPS, PSF partner with FDA to create ALCL registry
To learn more about the potential association between breast implants and ALCL, The PSF, ASPS and FDA are developing PROFILE – a comprehensive breast implant-ALCL registry.

ASPS, French Society monitoring PIP implants
ASPS has been monitoring the developing situation in France regarding suspected, defective silicone breast implants manufactured by Poly Implant Prothèse, a company that was required to halt production of the implants in 2010.

FDA panel reaffirms safety, efficacy of silicone implants
ASPS and ASAPS representatives provided testimony for an FDA General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel hearing to review data targeting performance and long-term safety of breast implants and suggestions for improving future studies.

State laws may dictate physicians’ ability to use Groupon
A number of plastic surgeons have turned to Groupon and other online services to market their practices. However, in some states, using these services to offer discounts on procedures might carry legal implications.
April 2012

2012 ASPS Patients of Courage to focus on breast reconstruction patients

Source: Plastic Surgery News, April/May 2012
ASPS members are encouraged to nominate their inspiring breast reconstruction patients for annual Patients of Courage awards.

March 2012

Society backs proposed federal rule on adding hand, face transplant to organ registry

Source: Plastic Surgery News
Hand and face transplant surgeons push for plan to add VCA to national organ registry.

February 2012

PSF, ASPS partner with FDA to create comprehensive ALCL registry

Source: Plastic Surgery News
The PSF and ASPS create PROFILE study with FDA to learn more about ALCL and breast implants

December 2011

ASPS, French society working together to monitor developments on PIP silicone gel breast implants

Source: PSN Extra
ASPS, French Society monitoring developments on PIP breast implants

October 2011

Past PSF President Mary McGrath, MD, gains ACS Distinguished Service Award

Source: PSN Extra
Plastic surgeon honored for distinguished service to ACS