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Unlicensed plastic surgery centers a growing problem in California

Unlicensed plastic surgery centers a growing problem in California

Officials in California are warning consumers to be aware of the dangers posed by plastic surgery centers that are not certified by the state. There are only about 45 state-licensed centers, the Los Angeles Times reports, and those that aren't certified pose serious health risks to patients who go there seeking treatment.

Categories: Plastic Surgery News
December 10, 2010
Singer's death raises concerns about Chinese plastic surgery

Singer's death raises concerns about Chinese plastic surgery

After a popular Chinese singer died in China earlier this month from complications due to plastic surgery, concerns are growing across the world’s second-most populous country about the safety of such procedures there, UK paper The Independent, reports.

Categories: Plastic Surgery News
December 9, 2010
Be wary of Lifestyle Lift, surgeons say

Lifestlye Lift has controversial results, surgeons say

The so-called Lifestyle Lift is meant to reduce the signs of aging and is growing in popularity among older adults, CBS affiliate WWL-TV reports. However, the controversial new facelift procedure is causing a concern among a number of plastic surgeons.

Categories: Plastic Surgery News
December 7, 2010
English woman satisfied after years-long battle with deformity

English woman satisfied after years-long battle with deformity

Although 20-year-old Holly-Jo Jenkins has a nearly flawless appearance now, the beauty therapist from Bristol, England, has had to undergo numerous surgeries in her young life to repair a cleft lip and palate, The Daily Mail reports.

Categories: Facial Aesthetic Surgery News
December 6, 2010
Botox can help reduce insecurities in adults

Anti-aging treatments can help reduce insecurities in adults

While many people may think that self confidence is an issue that goes away once adolescence, the truth is that many baby boomers feel insecure about their appearance. In fact, a recent survey indicates that more than half of those over 40 are interested in reducing the signs of aging they show, the Toronto Sun reports.

Categories: Facial Aesthetic Surgery News
December 3, 2010

The mission of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) includes medical education, public education and patient advocacy. Plastic Surgery News Briefs are summaries of current stories found through various news and magazine outlets that relate to or mention plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures. The views expressed in these news articles do not necessarily reflect the opinions of ASAPS, but are merely published as an educational service to our members and the general public. For additional information on these subjects and other plastic surgery related topics, please go to www.surgery.org

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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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