News tagged with plastic surgeons
ASPS supports new legislation to ensure women are aware of all breast cancer treatment options
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) today announced its strong support of the "Breast Cancer Patient Education Act" (S. 931). This bipartisan legislation is being introduced today, coinciding ...
Cancer
May 14, 2013 |
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Half of US plastic surgeons market their practice via social media
Half of U.S. plastic surgeons are using Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms in their professional practice, according to a survey in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medica ...
Surgery
May 01, 2013 |
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Breast augmentation patients report high satisfaction rates, says study
Ninety-eight percent of women undergoing breast augmentation surgery say the results met or exceeded their expectations, according to a prospective outcome study published in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Su ...
Surgery
May 01, 2013 |
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'Sharps' injuries have major health and cost impact for surgeons
Injuries caused by needles and other sharp instruments are a major occupational hazard for surgeons—with high costs related to the risk of contracting serious infectious diseases, according to a special article in the April ...
Surgery
Apr 02, 2013 |
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Gynecomastia has psychological impact on adolescent boys
Persistent breast enlargement (gynecomastia) negatively affects self-esteem and other areas of mental and emotional health in in adolescent males, reports the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the offici ...
Surgery
Apr 02, 2013 |
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New IDSA guidelines aim to reduce death, disability, and cost of prosthetic joint infections
Of the one million people each year who get hips and knees replaced, as many as 20,000 will get an infection in the new joint, a number that is expected to skyrocket in the next 20 years. Multispecialty physician teams need ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dec 07, 2012 |
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Fat-derived stem cells hold potential for regenerative medicine
(Medical Xpress)—As researchers work on reconfiguring cells to take on new regenerative properties, a new review from Penn Medicine plastic surgeons sheds additional light on the potential power of adipose-derived stem ...
Surgery
Nov 09, 2012 |
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New survey: Women want to see breast reconstruction results before cancer surgery
A new survey released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) shows that 89 percent of women want to see what breast reconstruction surgery results would look like before undergoing treatment ...
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Aug 21, 2012 |
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Large breasts can take mental, physical toll on teens
(HealthDay) -- For many teen girls, an overly large cup size may not be such a good thing, with many reporting serious discomfort both physically and emotionally because of their large breasts.
Pediatrics
Jul 16, 2012 |
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Enter the 'Brotox' era
(HealthDay) -- The public's common image of a Botox patient is a middle-aged woman hoping to look more youthful through the minimally invasive procedure.
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Jun 09, 2012 |
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Is combining hysterectomy and a tummy tuck safe?
(HealthDay) -- New research suggests that combining two very different surgeries -- a hysterectomy and a tummy tuck -- is relatively safe, with no major complications seen in 65 women who had both procedures ...
Surgery
May 11, 2012 |
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Chin implant surgery skyrockets in US
Cosmetic surgery to make the chin look more prominent has soared in popularity in the course of a year, making it the fastest growing trend among men and women, US plastic surgeons said on Monday.
Surgery
Apr 16, 2012 |
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Tourists flock to S. Korea surgeons seeking celebrity looks
It was in the mid-2000s when South Korean plastic surgeon Joo Kwon noticed a trickle of Chinese women walking into his clinic, even though he hadn't advertised overseas.
Surgery
Apr 15, 2012 |
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German MPs call for under-18 ban on cosmetic surgery
Plastic surgery could be outlawed for under 18-year-olds unless medically necessary under a proposal by lawmakers from Germany's ruling party, according to a document seen by AFP Thursday.
Health
Apr 12, 2012 |
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Breast implants are most popular form of plastic surgery
(Medical Xpress) -- Breast augmentations are the most common form of plastic surgery nationwide, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Loyola University Health System plastic surgeons are seeing similar trends ...
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Feb 14, 2012 |
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