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Disclose herbal and dietary supplements to your doctor before surgery 12 April 2012

Disclose herbal and dietary supplements to your doctor before surgery

While many people undergoing a plastic surgery procedure are sure to tell their physician about the prescription and over-the-counter medications they take, they may not tell them about the herbal, homeopathic or natural remedies they use on a regular basis.

Categories: Plastic Surgery News, Patient Safety
April 12, 2012
Illegal botox injections administered in two Vancouver medi-spas

Illegal botox injections administered in two Vancouver medi-spas

A CBC News investigation has revealed that unlicensed individuals at two Vancouver-area medical spas are illegally injecting patients with Botox for the treatment of wrinkles.

Categories: Plastic Surgery News, Patient Safety
March 23, 2012
Texas woman charged in botched illegal breast implant case

Texas woman charged in botched illegal breast implant case

A Texas hairstylist is under arrest after authorities say she performed illegal breast augmentations on clients in the back room of her salon and is now facing charges for practicing medicine without a license.

Categories: Plastic Surgery News, Patient Safety
March 20, 2012
No age limit for plastic surgery?

No age limit for plastic surgery?

Americans are living longer than ever. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average life expectancy for Americans is now 78.5 years.

Categories: Age/Gender Issues, Plastic Surgery News, Patient Safety
March 19, 2012
A toxic substance injected into the buttocks traveled through a woman’s bloodstream into her lungs

Arrest made at buttock augmentation “pumping party”

In this case, “buyers beware” is a gross understatement. According to Dan Childs, reporting for ABC News, March 1, 2012, Philadelphia police arrested 42-year-old Padre Victoria Windslowe for administering illegal injections for the purpose of buttock augmentation.

Categories: Plastic Surgery News, Patient Safety
March 16, 2012

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