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Slight Rise Seen in Male Cosmetic Surgery Procedures
More men may be interested in plastic surgery, not as a career but as a solution to the unwanted signs of aging. The overall number of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures chosen by men rose a whole 2 percent from 2009 … Continue reading
ASPS President Issues Statement on Breast Implants and ALCL
Phil Haeck MD, president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, issues a statement via YouTube about the recent news of breast implants and ALCL.
Study Looks at Reconstructive Plastic Surgery in the ER
In the emergency room, the role of a plastic surgeon is becoming increasingly important, according to a new study out of Istanbul, Turkey. To analyze the role of plastic surgery, the authors looked back on over 10,000 patients who had … Continue reading
Non-Invasive Facial Procedures On Top in 2010, Says Survey
Recently publicized statistics about facial cosmetic treatments show that in 2010, about 75 percent of the procedures performed were non-surgical. The stats come straight from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), and they show a 45 … Continue reading
Patients Discuss Life-Changing Breast Surgery on the TODAY Show
Two women with different problems, both related to their breasts, were recently featured on TODAY. Erica wanted to undergo a breast augmentation, while Jeanne was prepared for a breast reduction to help improve her body proportion and relieve discomfort. Both … Continue reading
ASPS Statistics for 2010 Show Rebound in Surgery Procedures
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons released their annual procedural statistics report yesterday, showing a 5 percent increase in cosmetic procedures for 2010. According to the ASPS, 13.1 million procedures were performed in the U.S. last year, including plastic surgery … Continue reading
Breast Implants and Risk of ALCL
Dr. Basu recently answered a question on realself.com about the recent news of ALCL risk with breast implants. His answer said the following: Earlier today, the FDA released a safety document on a possible association between breast implants (saline and … Continue reading
Experts Say Injectable Filler Market Still Has Room for Growth
As injectable wrinkle treatments and lip, cheek and chin augmentation procedures have increased in popularity over the past two decades, facial filler manufacturers have flooded the U.S. market with injectable products made of collagen, hyaluronic acid gel and a number … Continue reading
Growing Number of Teens Seek Plastic Surgery to Avoid Bullying
For teens who endure bullying because of their looks, parents, educators and experts are often at a loss as to the best way to handle the issue. However a recent report on Good Morning America suggests that a small but … Continue reading
Legislature Introduces Bill to Inform Breast Reconstruction Patients of Options
The Texas legislature has introduced a bill to be entitled an act that, if passed into law, will ensure that patients are informed about their options in reconstructive breast surgery. With the amendment of section 311.004, the health and safety … Continue reading