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Breast lift can provide similar results as augmentation

Breast lift can provide similar results as augmentation

For women who are considering cosmetic surgery to improve the apperance of their breasts, they may feel that the only options at their disposal is breast augmentations. However, there are a number of other options available that can provide patients with equally positive results.

Categories: Breast Surgery News
November 5, 2010
Before breast reconstruction, some patients turn to prosthetics

Before breast reconstruction, some patients turn to prosthetics

Some breast cancer patients may have to wait a certain length of time after a mastectomy to undergo breast reconstruction surgery. Dallas-based KDAF reports that many of the women turn to prosthetics in the interim to help fill the void.

Categories: Breast Surgery News
November 4, 2010
Four-year-old boy receives plastic surgery after dog bite

Four-year-old boy receives plastic surgery after dog bite

Four-year-old Bradley Mills, from Calne, England, recently underweant reconstructive facial surgery after being attacked by a Doberman. The England-based Swindon Advertiser reports that the dog pierced Mills' forehead with a tooth, and bit his nose to the bone.

Categories: Facial Aesthetic Surgery News
November 4, 2010
Economy spurs dangerous trend of Botox parties for women

Economy spurs dangerous trend of Botox parties for women

In the wake of the recession, many people have been looking for any way to save money, and the same thing applies to those who are looking to undergo cosmetic procedures. As such, there has been an increase in the number of Botox parties, or events where groups of women visit a board-certified surgeon to receive the facial skin treatment.

Categories: Facial Aesthetic Surgery News
November 3, 2010
Tummy tuck among the most popular plastic surgeries

Tummy tuck among the most popular plastic surgeries

Over the last decade, the number of plastic surgeries being performed has risen across the board, but one procedure in particular has experienced the most significant gains.
The number of patients undergoing tummy tucks has increased 84 percent from 2000 to 2009, according to statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).

Categories: Body Contouring News
November 2, 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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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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