The American Society of Plastic and ITN Productions Launch Reshaping Lives TV

The American Society of Plastic and ITN Productions Launch Reshaping Lives TV

LONDON, November 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --



The new program exploring the issues affecting the plastic surgery sector.



The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has joined forces with television network ITN
and ABC's Lincoln Square Productions to produce a news and current affairs-style program.
The aim of the program is to delve deeper into the issues affecting the industry and bring
them to life with a look at innovative ways of ensuring patient safety, the collaboration
with other parts of healthcare, the research framing the future of plastic surgery, the
stigmas attached to surgery, and the positive ways in which the sector is contributing to
people's lives - particularly after a serious accident or life threatening illness.



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The program premiered at Plastic Surgery, The Meeting on October 10th - 14th, at
McCormick Place West Chicago, Illinois. Presented by national news anchor Page Hopkins
from studios at ABC's headquarters in Lincoln Square, New York, the program will combine
key industry interviews and news-style reports with sponsored editorial profiles of some
of the leading organizations in the sector.



The program was anchored from the studios at ABC Television's Headquarters in New York
City - Reshaping Lives tells the story of what's working from the heart of America's...It
is now available to view and embed directly to your website from the ASPS landing page:
http://www.plasticsurgery.org/aspstv



In addition to case studies from ACell, Medtronic and Musculoskeletal Transplant
Foundation (MTF), Reshaping Lives TV includes commentary from accomplished surgeons,
technological developments, and new practices within the space. Scot Glasberg, M.D.,
President Elect at American Society of Plastic Surgeons discusses the importance of
choosing a board-certified plastic surgeons. Dr. Kenneth O. Rothaus, Plastic Surgeon
explains how new technological advances such as regenerative, reconstructive, cosmetic
surgery. Also the program includes man-on-the-street interviews about the public
perception on plastic surgery.



Watch the full program here
[http://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/asps-tv-news-program.html ]



About Lincoln Square Productions: Lincoln Square Productions produces original content
for broadcast, cable and digital distribution focused on entertaining ways to tell
fact-based stories. Headquartered in New York City, Lincoln Square Productions is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.



About ITN Productions: ITN Productions is ITN's Industry News program drill down into
specific sectors providing insight, thought leadership and reports of latest developments.
Working with national bodies in the UK and America, Industry News is a powerful and
driving communication resource in education, healthcare, banking, transportation, energy
and engineering.



About ASPS: The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the largest plastic
surgery specialty organization in the world. Founded in 1931, the Society is composed of
more than 7,000 physician members and represents more than 94 percent of all
board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States who perform cosmetic and
reconstructive surgery.



The mission of ASPS is to advance quality care to plastic surgery patients by
encouraging high standards of training, ethics, physician practice and research in plastic
surgery. The Society is a strong advocate for patient safety and requires its members to
operate in accredited surgical facilities that have passed rigorous external review of
equipment and staffing.



The ASPS website welcomes millions of visitors a year and is one of the most popular
online destinations for those interested in learning about plastic surgery procedures and
finding a highly-trained, qualified plastic surgeon.



To learn more about how to become a member of ASPS please visit:
http://www.plasticsurgery.org/for-medical-professionals/surgeon-community/join-asps.html



To learn more about the program and/or enquire about how to embed the full program
onto your site please contact:




Hakan Sezer, Digital Marketing Executive
ITN Productions
Tel: +44-207-430-4052
E-mail: hakan.sezer@itn.co.uk

For media enquiries about ASPS please contact:
Heather Gates, Director of Communications
ASPS
Tel: +1-847-981-5408
E-mail: hgates@plasticsurgery.org




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