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An educated consumer will choose safe and effective plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures

New president of plastic surgery society promotes safety through education

As the popularity of plastic surgery soars, Leo R. McCafferty, MD, new president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), has his work cut out for him.

Categories: Plastic Surgery News
July 10, 2012
Asians seek plastic surgery to make their noses more prominent

Asians seek plastic surgery to make their noses more prominent

Although a big nose might seem like a girl’s worse nightmare, young Asian women in Vancouver are now paying for surgery to make their noses more prominent, according to the Vancouver Sun, June 25th, 2012.

Categories: Facial Aesthetic Surgery News, Plastic Surgery News
July 6, 2012
 Georgia woman arrested for performing cosmetic procedures without a license

Georgia woman arrested for performing cosmetic procedures without a license

A 28 year old Georgia woman has been arrested for performing various cosmetic and weight loss procedures on patients without a license.

Categories: Plastic Surgery News, Patient Safety
June 29, 2012
Liposuction may reduce skin cancer risk

Liposuction may reduce skin cancer risk

The outcome of a recent Rutgers University study suggests removing abdominal fat can reduce the risk of developing ultraviolet-light induced skin cancer.

Categories: Body Contouring News, Plastic Surgery News
June 25, 2012
New York spa owner pleads guilty to botched surgery

New York spa owner pleads guilty to botched surgery

A New York salon owner has admitted she performed the illegal liposuction surgery that nearly cost a woman her life.

Categories: Plastic Surgery News, Patient Safety
June 22, 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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