Woman almost dies after undergoing breast surgery from unlicensed surgeon
When Kenyatta Brown, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, underwent a breast augmentation procedure at the clinic of Dr. Rajesh Rangaraj, she began to bleed uncontrollably, according to CBS Atlanta.
She filed a complaint with the Georgia Medical Board, which found that Rangaraj wasn't actually a board certified plastic surgeon, although his website had misleading advertisements that suggested otherwise.
October 18, 2010
Categories: Patient Safety
Noninvasive cosmetic surgery on the rise for aging baby boomers
Many older adults are now opting to receive noninvasive cosmetic surgery in order to retain their youthful appearance, instead of surgical procedures such as face lifts, according to The Wall Street Journal.Many older adults are now opting to receive noninvasive cosmetic surgery in order to retain their youthful appearance, instead of surgical procedures such as face lifts, according to The Wall Street Journal.
October 15, 2010
Categories: Anti-Aging News
More men turning to plastic surgery
The former tight-end for the Denver Broncos, Reggie Johnson, was running with his five-year old son in May when he began to experience difficulty breathing. At the time he weighed 307 pounds and admits that he was still eating like a football player, even though he had stopped playing, according to The Tampa Tribune.
October 14, 2010
Categories: Plastic Surgery News
Biggest Loser star Danny Cahill undergoes tummy tuck, reveals results
Last year, Danny Cahill, a participant in NBC's The Biggest Loser, shed a record-breaking 239 pounds, falling from a weight of 430 lbs to 191 lbs. However, his drastic weight loss left excessive flaps of skin on his chest and abdomen.
His story was so inspiring that the plastic surgeon host on the show, The Doctors, offered to perform cosmetic surgery on Cahill in order to remedy this problem, so that he could fully enjoy the benefits of his weight-loss efforts.
October 13, 2010
Categories: Body Contouring News
A trained surgeon is crucial when considering laser hair removal
Laser hair removal is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure which has been gaining popularity in recent years. However, The Augusta Chronicle reports that those who are considering the treatment should be sure that the medical staff at their clinic of choice is fully trained.
October 11, 2010
Categories: Patient Safety
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The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), is recognized as the world’s leading organization devoted entirely to aesthetic plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine of the face and body. ASAPS is comprised of over 2,600 Plastic Surgeons; active members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (USA) or by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and have extensive training in the complete spectrum of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures. International active members are certified by equivalent boards of their respective countries. All members worldwide adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and must meet stringent membership requirements.
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