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Revision Decision
About a young mother who needed a breast reduction to be able to function with comfort.
Maximum Makeover:
About a young man who developed male breasts and regains his confidence after surgery.
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Cosmetic Plastic Surgery "Mommy Makeovers" on the Rise
More than 325,000 tummy tuck, breast augmentation and breast lift procedures were performed on women ages 20-39 in 2006, according to statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery for Baby Boomers Shifts to Lifts
ASPS Reports Significant Increases in Skin Removal and Lift Procedures
Men Fill Face, Modify Midsection with Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
Results Revealed in ASPS Procedural Statistics Report
Males had more than a million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures in 2006 according to statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
Landmark Discovery in Manipulating Fat Could Revolutionize Plastic Surgery, ASPS Says
This week, physicians and researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center revealed they may have discovered a natural way to fill-in pesky crow’s feet and get rid of unwanted fat in the thigh and abdominal areas.
11 Million Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedures in 2006 - Up 7%
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at 5.2 Million Procedures, ASPS Reports
Suspension of Arizona Physician Underscores Importance of Checking Credentials Before Having Plastic Surgery
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) cautions consumers on the importance of checking physician credentials in light of an Arizona doctor’s recent license suspension.
Study Reveals Facial Aging Does Not Occur Uniformly
Human Face Made Up of Distinct Fat Compartments; Busts Myths About Facial Aging and Anatomy...
ASPS Survey Forecasts Breast Implant Market
Just over half of ASPS Member Surgeons predict they will perform up to 25 percent more breast augmentations in the next 12 months and that 40 percent or more of all patients will choose silicone implants. These and other findings appear in a new report from an American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ survey about the impact of the reintroduction of silicone breast implants.
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Perception of the Injection
ASPS Survey Reveals Women Confused but Drawn to Facial Injectables
Silicone Breast Implants are Back
FDA approves return of silicone breast implants after 14 years of lengthy review process...
Plastic Surgery For Teenagers
Teenagers often have plastic surgery to improve physical characteristics they feel are awkward or flawed, that if left uncorrected, may affect them well into adulthood. Teens tend to have plastic surgery to fit in with peers, to look similar. Adults tend to have plastic surgery to standout from others.
Cosmetic Surgery Tourism
Cosmetic surgery tourism is a price-driven phenomenon that has experienced increased growth over the past decade.
Considerations Before Plastic Surgery
Although millions of people have plastic surgery every year without complications, no surgical procedure is risk-free.
Study Reveals Who Is Really Considering Plastic Surgery
Hint: It’s Not Who you Think!
“It’s not just women over 50 with high incomes who are seriously considering procedures. It’s the young mom next door, the waiter who served you coffee this morning, even your coworker.”
From Restylane® To Facelifts – Checking Credentials Paramount When Choosing Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of Restylane ® on Dec. 12, and with other fillers on the horizon, the arsenal of cosmetic plastic surgery treatments to attack wrinkles, furrows and folds continues to grow.
Breast Implant Decisions Should Be Based on Science, not Emotion, Plastic Surgery Organizations Tell FDA
FDA’s Initial Comments Still Find No Link Between Silicone Implants and Systemic Disease...
FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Conditional Approval of Mentor Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined on Apr. 13, 2005, that the Mentor's silicone gel-filled breast implants are safe and effective for use in breast reconstruction and augmentation patients.
9.2 Million Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedures Performed in 2004
Although television makeover shows are providing exposure for cosmetic plastic surgery, the numbers show, there was'nt exponential growth in people having cosmetic procedures in 2004.
Teens Should Be 18 for Cosmetic Breast Augmentation, ASPS Recommends
In light of recent media coverage on the topic of teenagers seeking purely cosmetic breast enlargement, the ASPS has adopted a policy that is consistent with the U.S. FDA approval of saline filled breast implants for women at least 18 years old.
Procedures Not Solely for Massive Weight Loss Patients
More than 106,000 body contouring procedures were performed in 2004, up 77 percent versus 2000.
Four aralyzed in Florida After Injecting Botulism Toxin
A Florida clinic doctor injected himself and three assistants with an unapproved and unlicensed animal research botulism toxin similar to BOTOX® Cosmetic . It resulted in total body paralysis of all four. They are alive thanks to the help of a mechanical ventilator to breath for them. |
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