American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
The over 2,600 member American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), founded in 1967, is the leading organization of ABMS-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in cosmetic plastic surgery. www.surgery.org www.twitter.com/asaps
What everyone needs to know about the aging process
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Understanding the aging process throughout your lifespan is necessary if you plan on slowing or reversing it.
How plastic surgery can help you achieve your New Year's resolutions
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So how might plastic surgery factor in with New Year's resolutions? We can all agree that when we know we are looking our best, we tend to perform better at work, thrive in social situations and even in our own heads.
Why the holiday season is the perfect time for plastic surgery
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Whether it's to look and feel your best for your holiday social events or recover in time for summer, the holiday season is usually a plastic surgeon's busiest time of the year.
Why the holiday season is the perfect time for plastic surgery
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Whether it's to look and feel your best for your holiday social events or recover in time for summer, the holiday season is usually a plastic surgeon's busiest time of the year.
Deanna broke up with belly fat when she connected with a board-certified plastic surgeon from #ASPS to get a tummy tuck! Find out what a tummy tuck can do fo…
A facelift improves visible signs of aging in the face and neck: sagging skin, deepening fold lines. See before and after photos, know what to ask a surgeon …
Dinora Rodriguez had breast implant surgery from a non-board-certified plastic surgeon and woke up horrified to learn that her implants were merged together….
We all love a bargain, but there are some that are too good to be true. Check out these tips from ASAPS past-president, Clyde Ishii, MD, and fellow plastic surgeons on how to spot a shady beauty “bargain” and fake fillers – bit.ly/2IedrIp Via: Cosmopolitan
TV shows like Botched have shown that selecting an unqualified surgeon can go very wrong and lead to life-threatening outcomes. ASAPS member and board-certified plastic surgeon Stanley Poulos, MD (Plastic Surgery Specialists) highlights the red flags no patient should ignore when selecting a surgeon. Get the list here — bit.ly/2CunVn7
The #Brazilianbuttlift and its high mortality rate has been raising red flags in the #plasticsurgery community. But what needs to be done to make it safer? Find out how #TheAestheticSociety and other organizations are working to develop safety guidelines for the #bbl – bit.ly/2MfGUqM
Featured ASAPS members: Alan Matarasso, MD, Douglas Senderoff, MD, FACS – Plastic Surgeon
Aesthetic Surgery Journal
Our latest stats show that Botox has skyrocketed by nearly 41% in the past 5 years alone! You may think vanity is the only driving force behind this uptick – but what if we told you there were many other motivators behind the increase in the Botulinum Toxin craze? Results from a recent study by researchers at Northwestern University offer insights into the public’s continued fascination and devotion. See the numbers here – bit.ly/2L8qScT Via: Newsweek Author Credit: Kashmira Gander
Bottom falls out of buttock implant market
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Millions of breasts have been enlarged, lips engorged and bottoms made fuller as Americans embraced the modern ideal of beauty. Some plastic surgeons are reporting customers with a trickier request.
Why Some Top Plastic Surgeons Are Questioning the Effectiveness of Kybella
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Allure investigates both sides of the debate surrounding the chin-slimming injectable.
L.A. vs. Europe Plastic Surgery Wars: "My Patients in France Live in Fear of the Hollywood Look"
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European plastic surgeons have until now avoided (and derided) "overdone" L.A., but with social media has come "lip idols," Brazilian butt lifts and Londoners clamoring for Meghan Markle's nose.
Why some men are asking for breast-reduction surgery
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Treatment has become less invasive, attracting those who are tired of looking too feminine.
Silicone Injections Are Deadlier Than Ever
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Silicone has quietly become beauty’s own modern-day scourge. Here’s what you need to know about the infamous injectable.
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Vivian decided to have a facelift, because when she looked in the mirror she felt like she was looking at an old woman she didn’t recognize…
So Many Options for Breast Augmentation— Which One Makes Sense for You?
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For decades, breast augmentation has been among the top 5 most popular aesthetic surgical procedures for women. In fact, according to the American…
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Lips are the most sensual place on the face. Sure, bat your lashes all you want, but the lips can pout, entice, and excite… all at once…
What you Should Know about Breast Implant Removal
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You are excited – you’ve finally made the decision to have a breast augmentation! In all of the discussions you’ve had with your surgeon, one…
Do I need to change my breast implants every 10 years?
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Patients that are researching breast augmentation have likely read that breast implants need to be replaced every 10 years, but is this fact or fiction?
Is your plastic surgeon board certified? That's the first of many questions to ask
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Patient education forums often recommend checking your doctor's board certification prior to the consultation. If you notice, this question is typically recommended for patients seeking out doctors for cosmetic services.