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Medical spas growing in number, but are they a safe alternative?

Medical spas growing in number, but are they a safe alternative?

With cosmetic surgeries more popular than ever, it's no surprise that the industry of facelifts, breast implants and Botox is booming.

Categories: Plastic Surgery News, Patient Safety
February 24, 2012
India is new medical tourism hot spot, but safety is in question

India is new medical tourism hot spot, but safety is in question

India is becoming a popular destination among medical tourists looking to get plastic surgery at bargain prices.

Categories: Plastic Surgery News, Patient Safety
February 13, 2012
Medical tourism on the rise in South Korea

Medical tourism on the rise in South Korea

South Africa, Brazil, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Thailand are all common destinations for those looking to undergo plastic surgery but cannot afford the U.S. prices. And now, South Korea is becoming a popular medical tourism destination as well.

Categories: Plastic Surgery News, Patient Safety
January 30, 2012
Victims of fake plastic surgeon continue to emerge

Victims of fake plastic surgeon continue to emerge

Officials in Florida say as many as 30 people have come forward alleging that they are victims of an unlicensed woman who performed various plastic surgeries on them.

Categories: Plastic Surgery News, Patient Safety
January 27, 2012
A well-informed consumer will have the best results

If it’s surgically inserted, like a breast implant, it will need care

Whether you’re wearing a tank top, bathing suit or cocktail dress, there’s no better accompaniment than well-shaped breasts. Though an “A” bra cup size will not qualify you for disability insurance, those that go forth with a flat chest sometimes feel like they’re operating with a handicap. To prove this point, since 1962, between five and ten million unendowed, poorly endowed or otherwise dissatisfied women, worldwide, including an estimated 1.5 to 2.5 million in the United States, have undergone breast implant surgery.

Categories: Breast Surgery News, Patient Safety
January 24, 2012

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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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