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What makes plastic surgery the Wild West of medicine?

What makes plastic surgery the Wild West of medicine?

If you've ever had to have your appendix removed or gone through another medical surgery, it's not likely that you had to worry about an unlicensed doctor offering to perform the procedure.

Categories: Plastic Surgery News
August 8, 2012
California clamps down on medi-spas

California clamps down on medi-spas

California's governor has signed a new law that aims to increase supervision on "medi-spas" offering cosmetic procedures such as Botox injections and laser hair removal.

Categories: Plastic Surgery News
August 7, 2012
Photography show provokes questions about plastic surgery

Photography show provokes questions about plastic surgery

A new exhibit in Los Angeles, “A New Kind of Beauty,” showcases the work of photographer Phillip Toledano and examines the creation of beauty as a result of plastic surgery.

Categories: Plastic Surgery News
August 6, 2012
“Mommy Makeovers” rapidly gaining in popularity

Middle class moms melt “muffin tops” with cosmetic surgery

When diet and exercise don’t make a dent in your post pregnancy midsection excess, there is a sure cure. The power of scalpel, surgeon and a lot of liposuction can be harnessed into a “Mommy Makeover.”

Categories: Body Contouring News, Plastic Surgery News
August 2, 2012
Botox may help alleviate MS tremors

Botox may help alleviate MS tremors

A new study has confirmed that Botox can be effective in treating another non-cosmetic condition.

Categories: Cosmetic Medicine News, Injectables, Plastic Surgery News
July 27, 2012

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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