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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 Paralyzed 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.