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REPORT: 10 Cosmetic Procedures You Should Avoid
The aesthetic value of some procedures and treatments are not worth the risk.
This ABC News report is a must read:
10 Cosmetic Procedures To Avoid

Recession Cuts Many, Not All, Plastic Surgery Procedures
Cosmetic Surgery Statistics: 2008

12M Total Cosmetic Surgery Procedures Performed in 2008
The following are the top-line 2008 National Plastic Surgery Statistics:
12 million total cosmetic plastic surgery procedures; up three percent versus 2007

1.7 million surgical cosmetic procedures; down nine percent versus 2007
Top 5: Breast augmentation (307,000; 12 percent decline), Nose reshaping (279,000; two percent decline), Liposuction (245,000; 19 percent decline), Eyelid surgery (221,000; eight percent decline), Tummy tuck (122,000; 18 percent decline)

10.4 million minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures;
up five percent versus 2007

Top 5: Botox (5 million; eight percent increase), hyaluronic acid fillers (1.1 million; six percent increase), chemical peel (1 million; two percent increase), laser hair removal (892,000; two percent decline), microdermabrasion (842,000; six percent decline)

4.9 million reconstructive procedures; up three percent versus 2007
Top 5: Tumor removal (3.8 million; five percent increase), laceration repair (307,000; seven percent increase), scar revision (163,000; eight percent increase), hand surgery (100,000; 13 percent increase), breast reduction (89,000; 16 percent decrease)

Read Full Report - PlasticSurgery.org

2009: Cosmetic Surgery Trends and Predictions from the ASAPS
Plastic Surgery Patients To Increase, ASAPS Predicts

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has made its predictions for cosmetic surgery in 2009, based on interviews with leading surgeons.

The society predicts that the diversity of patients seeking surgeries will increase, that cosmetic fillers will continue to be popular and more people will need body contouring after dramatic weight loss.

Botox ® is likely to have competition as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve Reloxin (an injectable form of Botulinum Toxin Type A) this year, the society said.


Less Plastic Surgery Due To Economy
October 29, 2008 article: "59 percent of respondents say the economy has had an impact on their plans for cosmetic plastic surgery -- up 9 percent from six months ago."
UPI.com article


Econony Sagging: So Are Cosmetic Surgery Rates
With the economy sagging, so is expendible income. That means fewer people choosing elective surgery. Thus, cosmetic surgery rates are falling...
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Governor of California Vetoes Plastic Surgery Bill
"The cosmetic surgery bill, AB 2968 by Assemblywoman Wilmer Amina Carter, a Democrat from Rialto, would have required people to undergo a physical examination, give a medical history and get a doctor's clearance before undergoing plastic surgery"
California's Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed the bill on Sunday night.
Read about the veto by clicking the following link:
VETO
Read more about this topic in the article directly below.


California Legislature: Physical Exam Mandate for Elective Surgery
Reacting to the untimely death of Donda West after elective cosmetic surgery, California legislators approved a rule mandating a physical exam prior to elective surgery.
(By Patrick McGreevy, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer - 12:25 PM PDT, August 13, 2008)

Read more...


Cosmetic Skin Fillers - Injections May Cause Delayed Adverse Effects
Polyalkylimide implants are made of a compound of gel and water, and they are used primarily in Europe. However, they are gaining popularity in the U.S.A., as well.

These implants are used to fill out the lips, cheeks, forehead and those nasty, whistle-blowing nasolabial folds...the parentheses lines that run from nose to mouth.

According to the article we uncovered at ScienceDaily.com, manufacturers' information originally claimed that polyalkylimide structures did not change or migrate over time. Also, according to the earlier reports, there were no significant signs of "rejection of or reaction to the foreign material".

You can read an article written prior to the adverse reactions findings where Polyalkylimide gel was touted to be safe for the treatment of facial lipoatrophy (FL), or facial wasting - a common occurence in patients with AIDS.
Polyalkylimide gel safe and effective for treatment of facial lipoatrophy

Now recipients of polyalkylimide implants must beware. More recent evidence refutes these earlier claims of stability and so the "complete safety of polyalkylimide implant gels can no longer be assured."

A study involving 25 patients was conducted by Jaume Alijotas-Reig, M.D., Ph.D., of Vall d'Hebron University Hospital and Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain and colleagues. The adverse reactions occured on an average of 13.4 months after polyalkylimide implant injection. Reactions included "swelling, hardening and swollen or tender nodules (skin lesions) near the injection site, as well as systemic effects such as fever, arthritis and dry eyes or mouth."

Polyalkyliminde implants are used in the United States, as well as in European countries. The article stated that plastic surgeons should "be aware" that delayed adverse reactions can occur with the gel-and-water implants just as they can with other popular cosmetic fullers such as collagen, polyacrylamide, polylactic acid or methacrylate.
Injectable Fillers: Delayed Adverse Reactions - Science Daily, Article: May 22, 2008


San Francisco Woman Without Medical License Pleads Guilty: Botched Cosmetic Surgery
Here's a good reason to check doctors' credentials before making that first appointment!
Ha Thithu Nguyen of San Jose, California woman has pleaded guilty to practicing medicine without a medical license.

"A 47-year-old San Jose woman has pleaded guilty to illegally practicing medicine and other charges after she performed cosmetic surgery operations at her home that went awry, including face lifts, lip plumps and tummy tucks, prosecutors said today."

Some of the victims face permanent scarring and future operations to correct the botched surgeries. The unlicensed "doctor" faces seven years and four months in state prison. Her husband, who assisted her, faces two years and eight months. Ms. Nguyen advertised in a Vietnamese-language newspaper. It is unclear if the "surgeon" actually had any formal medical training.
San Francisco Chronicle Article


Kanye West's mother's death sparks proposals for stricter plastic surgery laws
The death of hip hop Kenye West's mother, Donda, has sparked interest in creating new laws to protect plastic surgery patients.

Illinois and California are just two states pushing for laws to protect the health of those who are undergoing not only cosmetic surgery, but procedures such as BOTOX® injections. Two states have made three proposals:
Illinois


Source: Rep. Monique Davis

California: Assembly Bill #2968, aka "The Donda West Law"

  • This bill would require that any person, prior to undergoing elective cosmetic surgery, have a medical clearance from a licensed physician.
  • California state assembly member Wilmer Amina Carter, a Democrat, introduced the bill in February.

Source: democrats.assembly.ca.gov
Read More: Writer Nick Shields/ Source: DailyHerald.com


Woman Sues Over Before & After Plastic Surgery Photos:
A woman identified only as "Jane Doe" has filed a lawsuit over the use of her "full frontal nude pictures" on the web site of the plastic surgeons who performed skin reduction surgery on her arms, according to a story which appeared in a St. Louis newspaper.

. "The woman was absolutely mortified when she saw her full frontal nude pictures in there," her lawyer, Richard Witzel, said Tuesday. "Picture your mother's reaction. The woman's in her 60s."

According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the woman claims in the lawsuit that she was told the photos were only for the doctors' internal use. They showed her from the neck down.
Read more on the United Press International filed story here.


About Donda West:
For nearly 6 years, we at BoardCertifiedPlasticSurgeon.com have been encouraging prudence and extreme caution BEFORE undergoing plastic surgery.

The death of Donda West, the mother of hip-hop mogul Kanye West, has once again focused the media spotlight on plastic surgery. Donda died after having undergone a tummy tuck and breast reduction surgery. The surgery was performed by Dr. Jan Adams of California.

Here is Dr. Jan Adams' record from the Medical Board of California:
JAN RUDALGO ADAMS, MD
License Type: PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
License Number: A51004


Facial Exercises: Yoga For The Face Is All The Rage!

We are creating a special page with information and resources on the newest trend in non-invasive beauty: exercising the face.

Estee Lauder touted the benefits of facial exercise many years ago. It worked for her, will it work for others?

Read more soon: Facial Exercises Resource Page


Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Plastic Surgery
before you commit!

At
www.BoardCertifiedPlasticSurgeon.com, we've been informing people about the wisdom of carefully choosing plastic surgeons who are board certified. This means not only checking your doctor's credentials prior to that first appointment and speak to the surgeon about the procedure, but ASKING the right questions when you do finally go for cosmetic surgery consultation.
Please visit this page for more information...
Questions for your plastic surgeon



10 Things Your Plastic Surgeon Won't Tell You - February 2005 - SMARTMONEY.com



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