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- 10/25/2003
- Journalists Receive Premier Award For Reporting Of Plastic Surgery From The ASPS
- Journalists from NBC’s Dateline, Glamour, KPIX (CBS, San Francisco), KGO radio (San Francisco), Naples Daily News (Florida), and WebMD will receive the preeminent 2003 Circle of Excellence Media Award, presented by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) at Plastic Surgery 2003 in San Diego, October 25-29.
- 10/21/2003
- Children of San Diego to Get Free Bicycle/Skateboard/scooter "Helmets 4 Safety"
- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) will donate 1,000 protective helmets to the children of San Diego for the prevention of facial injuries and fractures at the Balboa Elementary School in San Diego on Oct. 23 at 8:30 a.m.
- 10/15/2003
- ASPS Supports FDA Panel Conditional Approval of Silicone Implants
- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) supports the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel’s recommendation today to approve silicone breast implants conditionally and commends the panelists for their dedication to the safety and best interests of patients.
- 10/08/2003
- ASPS Supports the FDA Process Regarding Silicone Breast Implants
- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons would welcome the reintroduction of silicone breast implants as a choice for women seeking breast augmentation if the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finds them to be safe.
- 10/07/2003
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons Raises Bar for Annual Meeting
- More than 4,800 doctors, medical personnel and exhibitors in the field of plastic surgery will meet in San Diego for Plastic Surgery 2003, the annual scientific meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation (PSEF) and the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons (ASMS).
- 10/06/2003
- Regarding the Assertion that Cosmetic Breast Implants May Raise Suicide Risk
- As the largest plastic surgery organization in the world and the foremost authority on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and its members are dedicated to the safety and health of their patients.
- 09/29/2003
- Changing Breast Cancer Care
- There’s encouraging news about the progress being made in breast cancer care.
- 09/17/2003
- ASPS Survey Points to Hot Future for Injectables
- A member survey conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reveals a not too distant future where injectable soft tissue fillers play a larger role in cosmetic plastic surgery and aesthetic enhancement.
- 08/25/2003
- A Safe School Commute
- Keeping children safe before and after school can be as easy as A-B-C if they have proper safety equipment for an injury-free commute to and from school on skates or bicycles.
- 08/06/2003
- Review Of Office-Based Plastic Surgery Finds Less Than One Percent Complication Rate
- At first thought, the idea of having cosmetic plastic surgery in an office may sound a bit unsettling, but plastic surgery procedures, once only reserved for hospital operating rooms or ambulatory surgery centers, can be performed safely in office-based facilities according to a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
- 07/23/2003
- ASPS Study Reveals Tummy Tucks Remove Barrier Restricting Patients’ Lifestyles
- Imagine feeling inhibited in your daily activities because you’re extremely self-conscious about a certain area of your body.
- 07/15/2003
- F/X "Nip/Tuck" Misrepresents the Specialty of Plastic Surgery
- After having reviewed Episode 1 and 2 of the soon-to-air fictional series Nip/Tuck from the FX network, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons has serious concerns about the show’s inappropriate representation of the practice of medicine and specialty of plastic surgery.
- 06/25/2003
- It’s Not "One Nose Fits All" For Hispanic Nose Reshaping Patients
- Due to the diversity of ethnicities that make up the Hispanic population, nose reshaping is not a "one size fits all" solution for Hispanics interested in plastic surgery of the nose.
- 05/28/2003
- Breast Implant Registry Shows Low Complication Rates for Silicone Implants
- Breast implant surgery registries across the globe are dispelling myths and highlighting the benefits of breast augmentation, reconstruction, and reduction. Data from the Danish Registry for Plastic Surgery of the Breast shows that a low number of silicone and saline implant patients experience complications, according to an article published in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
- 05/21/2003
- Commercialization of Stem Cell "Banking" May Be Premature, Cautions ASPS Report
- Freezing stem cells harvested from liposuction fat using well accepted methods could prove beneficial, but commercialization of this technology today may be premature, reports the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
- 05/15/2003
- Take a Bite Out of Dog Attacks, Says ASPS, AVMA and CDC
- Ten-year old Callie Francis knows all too well that "any dog can bite." In February 2003, Callie was playing with Buddy, the family pet of one and a half years, when Buddy growled at her and Callie made the mistake of growling back
- 04/24/2003
- Sen. Peter Fitzgerald Leads Fight to Stop Insurers From Obstructing Coverage for Children with Deformities
- Children born with deformities face physical and psychological challenges. Insurance companies often obstruct access or refuse to pay for their medically necessary care.
- 04/15/2003
- Economic Slump Hits Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures
- The slumping economy has affected the spending habits of people choosing non-surgical cosmetic plastic surgery to maintain or improve their appearance.
- 04/15/2003
- More Than 6 Million Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Patients Treated in 2002
- The number of reconstructive plastic surgery patients increased 8 percent in 2002 from 2001 to more than 6.2 million, according to new statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Reconstructive surgery is performed on abnormal structures of the body, caused by birth defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma, injury, infection, tumors or disease.
- 04/15/2003
- 6.6 Million Americans Get A Nip, Tuck, And Lift With Cosmetic Plastic Surgery In 2002
- Nearly 6.6 million people had cosmetic plastic surgery in 2002, according to statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
- 04/07/2003
- African-Americans Maintain Ethnic Identity with Nose Reshaping
- Nose reshaping, the number one cosmetic plastic surgery procedure, has also become popular in the African American community.
- 02/28/2003
- Permanent Injectable for Wrinkle Reduction May Have Drawbacks
- In the race to produce the ultimate non-surgical wrinkle reduction therapy, many products await decisions from the FDA for use in the United States.
- 02/27/2003
- Race, Age, Geography, Significantly Decrease Odds of Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy, Says ASPS
- The likelihood that African American, Hispanic, and Asian women have breast reconstruction after mastectomy is significantly lower than Caucasian women, even though reconstruction plays an important role in a patient’s emotional healing after a mastectomy.
- 02/27/2003
- More Men Considering Plastic Surgery
- These days women are not the only ones considering a nip and tuck to maintain or enhance their appearance.
- 02/19/2003
- Enlarged Male Breasts - A Problem for Thousands
- Gynecomastia, the correction of enlarged male breasts, is a taboo subject that haunts tens of thousands of young men, often causing low self-esteem or embarrassment.
- 02/01/2003
- Retaining A Youthful Healthy Look
- Don’t furrow your brow wondering how to keep yourself looking young.
- 01/31/2003
- Innovations in Scar Management Offer Encouraging News for African American Plastic Surgery Patients
- With more African Americans having cosmetic surgery, plastic surgeons are developing innovative approaches to reduce and manage unsightly keloid and hypertrophic scarring, says the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
- 01/29/2003
- Arrests at Unlicensed "Clinic" Highlight Need to Check Doctor's Credentials, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Says
- The arrests Friday of two individuals suspected of performing cosmetic surgery in an unlicensed "clinic" located in a two-family Lowell, Mass. house, clearly illustrates the need for potential plastic surgery patients to carefully check their doctor's credentials, noted the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
- 01/29/2003
- IV Sedation with Local Anesthesia Proven Safe for Office-Based Plastic Surgery
- Intravenous (IV) sedation with local anesthesia can be used safely for plastic surgery procedures in the office when administered by a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) and supervised by a board-certified plastic surgeon, reports a study in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® (PRS), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
- 01/29/2003
- Top Plastic Surgeons from Around the World Explore Reconstructive Treatments for Children
- Top plastic surgeons from around the world will meet in Phoenix February 20 - 22 to discuss new innovations and treatments to repair facial deformities in children and adults caused by birth defects, accidents and disease.
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