This is a recent post taken from the American Society of Plastic Surgery website, plasticsurgery.org. Many non-board certified plastic surgeons (OB-GYN, dermatologist, general surgeons) are performing auto-augmenation surgeries to enhance women’s breast without implants. Essentially, performing liposuction and using the harvested fat as a breast filler to increase volume. I am concerned about future cancer… READ MORE
Blog
The Amerian Society of Aesthetic Surgery www.surgery.org has recently published the truth about herbal medications and over the counter supplements. I think it is very important for everyone to understand that these are drugs and each has side effects that can be harmful. The following is from the ASAPS website. For many, the words natural,… READ MORE
There continues to be media reports of illegal cosmetic procedures performed by nonqualified and untrained individuals in homes, hotel rooms, ect. with disasterous complications including a recent death. With that in mind, please take a moment to read the article from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Many consumers are still unaware of… READ MORE
New York, NY (September 28, 2010) – The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) is expanding its services to consumers through a new mechanism called Ask-a-Surgeon, a free online Question and Answer Forum. This new patient education service can be found by visiting www.surgery.org. The new service allows consumers and plastic surgery patients to… READ MORE
VASER Lipo® The Tool Behind the Talent™ Turn your work into a work of art with the VASER Lipo System — the most versatile body contouring system on the market. The VASER Lipo System is a minimally invasive ultrasonic body contouring technology that’s creating a revolution in aesthetic surgery. With this new level of versatility,… READ MORE
Cosmetic surgery should increase in several areas for 2011. I am excited to hear additional information from the ASAPS website. The article is found on the ASAPS website www.surgery.org. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the leading national organization of board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in cosmetic surgery, offers its predictions for cosmetic surgery… READ MORE
Often portrayed as a “turf battle,” the issue of training and credentials in plastic surgery is actually an issue of public safety about which responsible doctors are necessarily concerned. Would you want your plastic surgery performed by someone who has never had any formal surgical training? It can easily happen … There are many physicians… READ MORE
Chicago, IL – Dr. Christopher K. Livingston was among 1,467 initiates from around the world who became Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) during convocation ceremonies at the College’s 96th annual Clinical Congress in Washington, DC, last month. Dr. Livingston received a medical doctorate degree in 1996 from University of Louisville School of… READ MORE
This article was recently published on the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery website at www.surgery.org. I find it very interesting how developed Western societies have embraced cosmetic surgery for the last decade. A new survey shows that almost half (48%) of all Americans regardless of income approve of cosmetic plastic surgery and almost a… READ MORE
Cellulite is a common deformity that affects women and men as they gain weight and age. It results in contour irregularities and skin dimpling usually on the outer thighs but sometimes on the inner thigh, buttocks, and arms. It is an unfortunate and difficult problem to correct surgically. The causes are many and include weight… READ MORE