While it may be tempting to sign up for liposuction at the spa or let your dentist give you Botox , the short-term convenience and savings may not be worth it in the long run. Even though it’s elective, plastic surgery is still surgery and deserves the same amount of forethought and research that you would give any other type of major medical procedure. “Safety is of paramount importance,” says Jeffrey Kenkel, MD, and president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery…
The estimated $10 billion annual plastic surgery business in the U.S. is getting a black eye over physicians performing bad surgeries, and now some are calling out these less than scrupulous surgeons and the government regulations that let them stay in business, with patients paying the price. From death to disfigurement, plastic surgery and those acting as plastic surgeons can cause serious damage, leading many to wonder in our pursuit of perfection, are we really gambling with our lives?
At the San Francisco plastic surgery practice of Dr. Kimberly Henry, your cosmetic needs will be treated with the utmost concern and attentiveness. She and her friendly staff strive to make you feel c
Beverly Hills Physicians is a network of highly-trained Plastic Surgeons. Our Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeons specialize in Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery.
Beverly Hills Physicians is a network of highly-trained Plastic Surgeons. Our Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeons specialize in Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery.
Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be divided into two categories. The first is reconstructive surgery which includes craniofacial surgery , hand surgery , microsurgery , and the treatment of burns . The other is cosmetic or aesthetic surgery. [1] While reconstructive surgery aims to reconstruct a part of the body or improve its…
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., June 1, 2015 – An increase in the number of weight loss surgeries in the U.S. is beginning to have a ripple effect in plastic surgery, according to new data released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Procedures specifically associated with massive weight loss, including tummy tucks, thigh lifts, breast lifts and upper arm lifts, grew at their fastest rate…
Home » Plastic Surgery Society Launches Public Safety Campaign Plastic Surgery Society Launches Public Safety Campaign Any physician can wear a white coat, but not all are board-certified in plastic surgery The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is urging prospective plastic surgery patients to “Do Your Homework” when selecting a doctor. That’s the name of the Society’s new public safety campaign – recently unveiled at…
Despite a growing number of women training to become plastic surgeons, only about one-third of residency programs have a formal maternity leave policy, according to an award-winning study published in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).“With more women training in plastic surgery, we wanted to investigate how many plastic surgery programs support…
We have seen a dramatic and, unfortunate, increase over the past few years in patients who come to us from all over the US after having been disfigured by laser liposuction procedures. In many instances, unqualified physicians performed these procedures. While liposuction has gained acceptance and popularity, not all treatments and providers are able to deliver the results patients seek. Due to the current state of…