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Arlington Heights, Ill. – Despite their apparent confusion about what facial injectables do, most women say they favor injectables over surgical options, according to a survey conducted by Harris Interactive® for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) released today. Nearly two-thirds (63%) of the respondents agreed that they would “much rather” have a facial injectable treatment than a surgical one.

Arlington Heights, Ill. (November 17, 2006) – The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the two largest plastic surgery membership organizations, applaud the FDA's decision today to approve Allergan Corp. and Mentor Corp.'s silicone breast implants and return these devices to the U.S. market.

Office Surgery Safety Documentation Breakthrough ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Want to know a person’s real age? Just look at their hands, reports a study in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). According to the study, most people can accurately tell a person’s age by viewing only their hands.

Study Confirms Adoption of Healthy Diet and Exercise Key to Successful Outcome

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Patients are weighing in on liposuction, the most popular cosmetic plastic surgery procedure in 2005, and resoundingly saying they would have the procedure again. According to a study in May’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 80 percent of patients were satisfied with their results and 86 percent would recommend the procedure to family or friends.

Select clinicians with the appropriate training and skills - Adverse events are most often directly linked to physician skill and experience.

New York, NY (June 27, 2006) — The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) announced today new guidelines for consumers seeking cosmetic enhancements through injectable treatments as part of an initiative to counter the alarming rise in reports of unqualified persons performing medical procedures.

(August 25, 2006). Liposuction, or Lipoplasty, is a surgical procedure involving the permanent removal of unwanted fat (commonly 0.5 - 5 liters) using a variety of evolving medical techniques. The first paper to be presented on suction surgery in the United States took place at the 1980 Aesthetic Society Annual Meeting.

A continuing goal of the Florida Legislature is patient safety. However, these goals are sometimes difficult to accomplish because of different interests with different views. This year, because of the continued dedication and leadership of a local plastic surgeon, Dr. Enrique Fernandez and the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons, as well a s the support of Sen. Mike Bennett, the Legislature was able to pass HB 587, known as the Truth in Medical Education (TIME) bill.