Press Releases

Baby boomers keep cosmetic procedures on the rise — April 13, 2010

New survey indicates more than 17 million cosmetic procedures performed last year in U.S. — March 9, 2010

Dr. Berman, MD, of Los Angeles named President of American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery — January 28, 2010

Society more open than ever about cosmetic surgery — January 28, 2010

'Tis the season for gifting cosmetic surgery — December 1, 2009

American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Opposes Cosmetic Surgery Tax — November 19, 2009

Less common procedures, less common than thought — July 29, 2009

Survey finds that cosmetic ear surgery has the youngest age of patients — June 10, 2009

Botox Rival Approved by FDA — May 15, 2009

Record Number of Patients Seek Laser Treatments to Take Light-Years off Their Faces — March 16, 2009

Patrick McMenamin, MD of Sacramento Named President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery — January 21, 2009

Patients Seek Quick Recovery from Cosmetic Procedures in Order to Return to Work Faster — January 15, 2009

AACS President Steven Hopping, MD Speaks on Economic Hardships — January 14, 2009

Wrinkles on the Rise due to the Economy — January 14, 2009

The State of the Cosmetic Surgery Industry is Discussed at the AACS 25th Anniversary Scientific Meeting — January 12, 2009

The Revision Decision — August 5, 2008

Millennials' Medspa Influence — June 24, 2008

Getting Beach Ready Calls for More Than Hitting the Gym — April 16, 2008

2007 Procedural Survey Reveals a Two Year Increase in Age of Patients Seeking Cosmetic Surgery — March 13, 2008

Men Are Opting to Remove Spider Veins Over Replacing Hair — March 13, 2008

2006 Procedural Survey Shows 3% Increase in Men Seeking Cosmetic Surgery — January 25, 2007

Nearly 20% of the Population Aspires to Have Cosmetic Surgery — September 13, 2006

2006 Guidelines for Liposuction Surgery Released — August 11, 2006

Medispa Position Paper Urges Watchfulness by Physicians and Consumers — February 6, 2006

AACS Releases 2005 Procedural Data — February 1, 2006

AACS Announces Groundbreaking for Cosmetic Surgery Hospital in Dubai — June 1, 2005

AACS Outraged Over Silicone Breast Implant Recommendation — April 14, 2005

AACS Stresses Caution with Injectable Cosmetic Treatments — February 16, 2005

2004 Procedural Data Released — January 28, 2005