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"Excessive" Cosmetic Plastic Surgery: How Much is Too Much?

New York, NY (February 27, 2004) - Undergoing multiple cosmetic procedures, simultaneously or over a period of time, is not unusual. People today live longer and, increasingly, seek to achieve and maintain an appearance that matches their self-image at every stage of life. Yet there is a very small subset of people who, if given the opportunity, may elect to undergo an excessive number of procedures without ever feeling satisfied with the outcome. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) believes it is important to make a clear distinction between such individuals and the millions of normal men and women who elect plastic surgery as a means to enhance their overall sense of well being.
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Breast augmentation: Get the information you need.

Are you unhappy with the appearance of your breasts? Considering have a breast augmentation procedure done by a qualified cosmetic surgeon? Read below to get the important information on this delicate procedure.
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Cosmetic Surgery: What to Ask Before your procedure.

If you are like thousands of people in the US you are contemplating some type of plastic surgery. Whether you are looking for breast augmentation, lasik, a face lift, or even cosmetic dentistry, you need to research the plastic surgeon who will give you the look you want. Read more for important questions to ask
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Botox® Cosmetic

BOTOX® Cosmetic is used to improve the look of mild to severe frown lines for a short time. What is BOTOX® Cosmetic.? BOTOX® Cosmetic comes from a kind of bacteria. The bacteria can make you very sick. But doctors have found that the chemical in BOTOX® Cosmetic can also help treat some health problems. They have been using it safely for many years.
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Lipoplasty (Liposuction) Without Surgery

NEW YORK, NY (July 15, 2004) � It is the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery's (ASAPS) position that, currently, lipoplasty (liposuction) is the only proven method for the permanent reduction of fat deposits. Recently, however, news of a non-invasive alternative to surgical fat reduction has begun to receive attention. The product, LipoSonix's SonoSculpt, is based on high-intensity ultrasound technology.
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Teenagers and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

New York, NY (July 6, 2004) � Statistics gathered over the last several years indicate a rise in the overall number of cosmetic (aesthetic) surgeries; however, the percentage of teenagers (those 18 and younger) having cosmetic surgery has remained relatively constant, with nonsurgical procedures including chemical peel, laser hair removal and microdermabrasion being the most popular in 2003, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) .
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Am I a good candidate for abdominoplasty?

During the consultation, you will be asked about the results you would like to achieve from abdominoplasty. This will help your surgeon to understand your expectations and determine whether they realistically can be achieved.
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Am I a good candidate for a facelift?

Any one or combination of the following conditions may indicate that you are a good candidate for a forehead lift:
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Am I a good candidate for breast augmentation?

One or more of the following feelings or conditions may indicate that you are a good candidate for breast augmentation:
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Abdominoplasty: Your Surgical Experience

The goal of your plastic surgeon and the entire staff is to make your surgical experience as easy and comfortable for you as possible.
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Breast Augmentation: Your Surgical Experience

The goal of your plastic surgeon and the entire staff is to make your surgical experience as easy and comfortable for you as possible.
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Facelift: Your Surgical Experience

The goal of your plastic surgeon and the entire staff is to make your surgical experience as easy and comfortable for you as possible.
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Breast Augmentation: Understanding Risks

Every year, many thousands of women undergo successful breast augmentation surgery; however, anyone considering surgery should be aware of both the benefits and risks.
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Surgical Flight Syndrome: How to Reduce the Risks

NEW YORK, NY (July 14, 2004) � Doctors and their patients should exercise caution and, in some instances, take special measures to prevent serious medical problems that could result from airline travel in the period preceding or following a surgical procedure, says the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) .
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Botox: FDA Approval for Excessive Sweating: Brings Relief from Embarrassing Problem

New York, NY (July 26, 2004) � Botox, or botulinum toxin type A, is commonly known as a wrinkle treatment, but recently the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also approved it for the treatment of severe underarm sweating, a debilitating condition called primary axillary hyperhidrosis . "Hyperhidrosis as a chronic condition that negatively impacts people's quality of life and their ability to participate in normal work and social activities," says Los Angeles plastic surgeon Peter Fodor, MD, president of the 2200-member American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).
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