News tagged with society of plastic surgeons
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.
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Jul 16, 2012 |
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Plastic surgeons should be aware of patients with 'excessive concern' about appearance
Moderate to severe symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) - excessive concern about appearance that interferes with daily life - are found in 33 percent of patients seeking plastic surgery to improve the appearance of ...
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Jul 28, 2011 |
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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 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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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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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.
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Apr 16, 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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US plastic surgeries rise for second straight year
The number of Americans getting nips and tucks rose in 2011 for the second straight year despite difficult economic times, a major US plastic surgeons' groups said on Thursday.
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Feb 09, 2012 |
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Brazil to pay for removal of defective breast implants
The government said Thursday it would pay for surgery on Brazilian women to remove defective French-made and Dutch-made breast implants.
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Jan 12, 2012 |
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