ASPS, French society working together to monitor developments on PIP silicone gel breast implants

Published: April 22, 2012

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has been monitoring the developing situation in France regarding suspected defective silicone breast implants manufactured by Poly Implant Prothèse, a company known as PIP, that was required to halt production of the implants in 2010. Thanks to our colleagues at the Société Française de Chirurgie Plastique Reconstructrice et Esthétique … Continue reading ASPS, French society working together to monitor developments on PIP silicone gel breast implants →

A Cut Above

Published: April 19, 2012

Who has the most plastic surgery? HAVING cosmetic surgery to enhance what nature gave you (or to keep her at bay) is increasingly common. In 2010 over 3.3m procedures were done in America, more than anywhere else, according to a report from the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. These were split roughly evenly between … Continue reading A Cut Above →

Plastic Surgery On The Rise

Published: April 12, 2012

The total number of cosmetic procedures performed in the United States by plastic surgeons has nearly doubled since 2000. Surgeries are on the decline, but minimally invasive procedures — such as Botox injections and chemical peels — are on the rise, up more than 120% over the same period. Last week, the American Society of … Continue reading Plastic Surgery On The Rise →

ASPS in the News: USA Today

Published: September 23, 2011

In preparation for the launch of a new patient safety PR campaign that will debut during Plastic Surgery 11, THE Meeting this month titled “Do Your Homework”, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) worked extensively with USA Today over the past nine months for the first installment of a series that ran today, titled “Lack … Continue reading ASPS in the News: USA Today →

I am “board certified”, really…

Published: March 15, 2011

The field of aesthetic plastic surgery is becoming diverse. There is a tremendous infusion of new technology and a growing demand from our society. Despite a lagging economy, the demand for plastic surgery is forecasted to rise up to 8.5% through 2012. Such demand makes the field of cosmetic surgery lucrative. On the other hand … Continue reading I am “board certified”, really… →

The Breakthrough Fraxel re:store® Dual System is now available!

Published: February 28, 2010

Bellevue, WA — Sepehr Egrari MD FACS PC Plastic Surgery Center announced that it is now offering the Fraxel re:store® Dual system, providing superior skin resurfacing results and faster treatments anywhere on the body. Egrari Plastic Surgery Center is currently one of the few facilities in the Puget Sound area to offer this innovative procedure. … Continue reading The Breakthrough Fraxel re:store® Dual System is now available! →

Bellevue Physician Promoting Living Skin Donation

Published: February 4, 2008

Bellevue, WA — Obesity has become a national epidemic. Each year, across many different age groups, the number of overweight Americans has been on the rise. One of the most effective means of battling morbid obesity is Bariatric Surgery, which — in appropriate candidates — can dramatically reduce massive weight. However, along with such weight … Continue reading Bellevue Physician Promoting Living Skin Donation →

“Getting comfortable with the skin they’re in”

Published: July 2, 2006

“Getting comfortable with the skin they’re in”… The continuing story of Leo and Jessica Loos — see where they are today!

Silicone Breast Implants Approved With Conditions

Published: April 13, 2005

Plastic Surgery Societies Applaud FDA Panel Recommendation That Mentor’s Silicone Breast Implants Be Approved With Conditions Gaithersburg, MD — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel’s 7-2 vote today to recommend to the FDA that Mentor’s silicone breast implants be approved with conditions is applauded by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and … Continue reading Silicone Breast Implants Approved With Conditions →

Unlicensed Raw Botulinum Toxin Source of Patients Illness in Florida

Published: December 13, 2004

ALLERGAN’S BOTOX® (BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A) NOT THE CAUSE OF BOTULISM IN FLORIDA PATIENTS — FDA Affadavit Identifies Unlicensed Raw Botulinum Toxin as Source of Patient’s Illnesses Irvine, CA — Allergan, Inc. (NYSE: AGN) announced today that a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) affidavit filed in the U.S. Federal District Court reveals that BOTOX® … Continue reading Unlicensed Raw Botulinum Toxin Source of Patients Illness in Florida →

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ASPS, French society working together to monitor developments on PIP silicone gel breast implants

A Cut Above

Plastic Surgery On The Rise

ASPS in the News: USA Today

I am “board certified”, really…

The Breakthrough Fraxel re:store® Dual System is now available!

Bellevue Physician Promoting Living Skin Donation

“Getting comfortable with the skin they’re in”

Silicone Breast Implants Approved With Conditions

Unlicensed Raw Botulinum Toxin Source of Patients Illness in Florida

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