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Make sure you're undergoing plastic surgery for the right reasons.

The wrong reasons to get plastic surgery

An aesthetic surgery procedure can help you boost your confidence and get the body you've always dreamed of, but the decision to go under the knife should not be one entered into lightly.

Categories: Cosmetic Medicine News, Lifestyle, Plastic Surgery News, Patient Safety, Psychological Issues
May 23, 2013
Woman sought for administering plastic surgery without a license

Woman sought for administering plastic surgery without a license

A disturbing case out of New York should serve as a reminder to those considering plastic surgery that it's always important to seek out the services of a board-certified cosmetic surgeon. Even minimally invasive procedures like Botox injections must be carried out by licensed, trained individuals, or else patients could experience disastrous results.

Categories: Cosmetic Medicine News, Injectables, Plastic Surgery News, Patient Safety
May 22, 2013
Not all that glitters is gold, and not all gold is good for you.

Study: Gold in your skincare products accelerates aging

They say that not all that glitters is gold, and not all gold is good for you.

Categories: Anti-Aging News, Cosmetic Medicine News, Injectables, Lifestyle, Plastic Surgery News, Patient Safety, Skin Procedures News
May 7, 2013
Washington woman caught injecting Botox without a license

Washington woman caught injecting Botox without a license

A recent case out of Kennewick, Washington, should stand as a reminder to all people considering Botox injections that patient safety must be the top priority.

Categories: Cosmetic Medicine News, Injectables, Patient Safety
February 27, 2013
The problem when plastic surgery meets the limelight

The problem when plastic surgery meets the limelight

The media can have a big impact on the way we perceive the world around us, but is it always wise to trust the word of news organizations?

Categories: Plastic Surgery News, Patient Safety
February 21, 2013

About ASAPS
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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