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Rhinoplasty, a complicated surgery that many surgeons are hesitant to perform

Rhinoplasty, a complicated surgery that many surgeons are hesitant to perform

Rhinoplasty, commonly referred to as a nose job, is one of the more difficult procedures that plastic surgeons typically perform. Some have attributed this fact to the overall decline in the number of rhinoplasties performed.

Categories: Facial Aesthetic Surgery News
October 28, 2010
Cosmetic procedures on the rise for women over 50

Nonsurgical procedures on the rise for women over 50

According to the statistics from a leading medical center in the United Kingdom, an increasing number of women over the age of 50 are opting for cosmetic injectables and skin treatments. The most popular procedures for older women are those that are aimed at reducing the signs of aging, such as Botox injections, dermal fillers and laser treatments, the British newspaper the Daily Mail reports.

Categories: Facial Aesthetic Surgery News
October 27, 2010
Male breast enhancement a growing trend

Male breast enhancement a growing trend

Though breast enlargement may be thought of as a cosmetic surgery specific to women, recent trends suggest that a similar treatment is growing in popularity among men. Several doctors have reported an increase in patients seeking pectoral implants to improve both the size and muscular tone of their chest.

Categories: Breast Surgery News
October 27, 2010
Families raise funds for reconstructive surgery at recent Halloween event

Families raise funds for reconstructive surgery at recent Halloween event

Parents and children who recently attended The Pottery Barn Kids' Halloween Festival were treated to arts and crafts, pumpkin decorating and a petting zoo. But while the Los Angeles, California, event celebrated the fall season, it also served as a fund raiser for Operation Smile, a nonprofit group that supports reconstructive surgery to correct cleft lips and cleft palates for children around the globe.

Categories: Facial Aesthetic Surgery News
October 27, 2010
Texas medical center stresses importance of plastic surgery education

Texas medical center stresses importance of plastic surgery education

Though the University of Texas' Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas has been most renowned for its work pertaining to diabetes, cancer and neurology, the institution has recently made an effort to educate the public regarding plastic surgery procedures, according to Fort Worth Texas' Star-Telegram.

The chairman of the plastic surgery department at the center says that keeping the public abreast of the important role that plastic surgery can play is important.

Categories: Plastic Surgery News
October 25, 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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Robert W. Kessler, MD – Vice Chair, Editor
Denis F. Branson, MD – Editor
Lynn C. Jeffers, MD – Editor
Gary R. Culbertson, MD – Editor
Karol A. Gutowski, MD – Editor

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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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