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Cutting edge techniques to achieve more natural-looking breasts

New trends in breast augmentation

When you see a skinny lady of a certain age with large and perky breasts, you may wonder if they’re implants. “Real ‘C’ cups start sagging by the time you’re 30,” says a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon.

Categories: Breast Surgery News
March 7, 2013
Skincare tips for men

Skincare tips for men

There was a time when many men would write off skincare as something only women needed to worry about, but as Bob Dylan says, times are a-changing. Nowadays, men who want to get ahead in the workplace, find romance or simply feel the best they can about their appearance realize that they need to take measures to make sure their complexion is as good as it can be.

Categories: Age/Gender Issues
March 6, 2013
Would you lie about your plastic surgery?

Would you lie about your plastic surgery?

Plastic surgery was once a very taboo subject - many people openly disapproved of procedures like facelifts or breast augmentations, and wouldn't hesitate to make their opinions known when talking to someone who had gone under the knife.

Categories: Plastic Surgery News
March 5, 2013
Americans are devoted to their breasts

Breast augmentation is gaining popularity, especially in the red states

Breast augmentation surgery has been gaining popularity in the red states. According to Slate, an online news magazine, "Bigger breasts via breast augmentation surgery seem to be more popular in red states, suggesting that conservatives like their women to be curvaceous." This is especially true when you compare the red states with East Coast blue states, such as Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York.

Categories: Breast Surgery News
March 4, 2013
When it comes to anti-aging products, read your labels carefully

When it comes to anti-aging products, read your labels carefully

The anti-aging market is enormous, and it seems like every day we hear about a new product claiming to have the latest youth-promoting secret ingredient. While you can certainly reap benefits by using a moisturizer on your skin, especially during the dry winter season, you must be careful when selecting products.

Categories: Anti-Aging News
February 28, 2013

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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Gary M. Brownstein, MD – Electronic Communications Chair
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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