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Considering Plastic Operation

Patients undergoing a cosmetic procedure should select a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) to help ensure that their surgeon has extensive cosmetic surgical experience and has met ASAPS requirements for continuing cosmetic surgery education. Cosmetic plastic surgery is often performed outside the hospital in a ...

Liposuction on the rise as many women shun exercise and dieting

The demand for cosmetic surgery is on the rise, with a worsening obesity epidemic feeding a desire for quick-fix weight loss. According to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), the use of liposuction in the U.K. increased by 90 percent in 2006. The number of cosmetic surgeries in general rose by 31 percent, to almost 29 ...

Men Continue to Gain Ground in Cosmetic Surgery Statistics

Cosmetic plastic surgery, once the almost exclusive domain of the fairer sex, is becoming increasingly popular with men. In 2007, nearly 1.1 million surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures were performed on males in the United States, accounting for 9.4% of all such procedures, according to statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Pl ...

Thinking About Plastic Surgery?

Are you considering cosmetic surgery? Read these guidelines before you go any further. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) offers these safety guidelines for anyone considering cosmetic surgery. Credentials: Selected surgeons should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). Any doctor (even one ...