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ASPS Survey Reveals Varied Regulations for Plastic Surgeons Worldwide
The ASPS Global Leadership Forum conducted a survey of 2,553 plastic surgeons across 22 countries to assess the state of cosmetic surgery practice and regulation, revealing varying regulations while emphasizing their commitment to upholding high standards in plastic surgery and ensuring patient safety globally.
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Cosmetic Surgeries Led to Disfiguring Injuries, Patients Allege
Many established plastic surgeons who spoke with investigators worry that chain surgery groups may be inclined to spend more effort on marketing and sales than on making sure their doctors are properly credentialed and capable of handling any complications that arise.
Women with Defective French Breast Implants May Claim Damages Only in France: EU Court Adviser
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Victims of defective breast implants made by French company Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) may only get compensation if they had the procedure in France, an adviser at Europe’s top court said on Thursday, in a potential blow to thousands of women worldwide.
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Editorial Recommends FDA Implement Further Strategies to Protect Patients Seeking Cosmetic Stem-Cell Treatments
An editorial published recently in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal calls for the FDA to expedite its oversight of companies and clinics offering stem-cell products and therapies.
Read MoreIs Cosmetic Surgery Self-Harm?
Has popular culture really made people who seek cosmetic surgery so shallow, NewStatesman asks.
Read MoreJudge Rules Iowa Cannot Deny Medicaid Coverage for Gender Dysphoria-Related Surgeries
A state judge has ruled that the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) cannot exclude gender dysphoria-related operations from Medicaid coverage.
Read MoreOne-Way Road: The Realities of Medical Tourism
In a world separated by differing practices and regulations at each country border, medical tourism has emerged as a profitable industry only equipped to grow in the coming years.
Read MoreBlue Matcha Is Taking Over Instagram—But There’s a Catch
If you follow the latest foodie trends on Instagram, this probably isn’t the first time you’ve heard about blue matcha. The indigo powder is popping up in beautiful photos of teas, juices, and smoothie bowls that give off serious mermaid vibes.
Read MoreWhen Sweaty Hands and Feet Are Actually Hyperhidrosis
The name hyperhidrosis may be new to you, but if you have it, you know something’s up. People who suffer from hyperhidrosis sweat a lot.
Read MoreCompliance with Tanning Bed Regulations Remains Unsatisfactory
Compliance with state laws surrounding use of indoor tanning beds among minors remains unsatisfactory, according to research published in JAMA Dermatology.
Read MoreSee One, Do One, Teach One: Practical Points from a Resident’s Perspective
“See one, do one, teach one” translates to learning a procedure by seeing it done once, then performing it, and finally, teaching it to others.
Read MoreLeft in Limbo: How Trans People Are Dealing with Proposed GOP Cuts to Care
The Affordable Care Act said that federally funded health care could not discriminate on the basis of sex. More recent federal and state regulations made it clear this included transgender care. Yet the hope these changes brought has been shaken in recent months.
Read MoreEfficacy of Fat Grafting for Breast Reconstruction
Projected regulations by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have the potential to restrict certain uses of fat grafting, a technique used by plastic surgeons for almost 20 years in breast reconstruction surgery. A recent article reviews the utility and after-effects of this procedure.
Read MoreStrathspey Crown to Acquire ShoutMD From ALPHAEON Corporation
Strathspey Crown Holdings announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with ALPHAEON Corporation to acquire the ShoutMD social media platform in its entirety, including all technology and intellectual property rights.
Read MoreHouse Dust Mites and Severe Atopic Dermatitis: A New Connection
Patients with severe atopic dermatitis who have lower serum vitamin D levels have a high sensitivity to house dust mites which can aggravate their condition, a new study shows.
Read MoreReduce Tattoo Risks with These Steps
Before getting a tattoo, understand the risks, medical professionals and tattoo artists agree.
Read MoreAn Aging-Related Effect on the Circadian Clock
Some genes controlled by the body’s circadian clock are more active in older fruit flies compared to younger ones.
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