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Recommended Web Sites
Blepharoplasty:
Repair of Droopy Eyelids
Breast
Reduction Surgery
Laser
Hair Removal
Liposuction
Nose
Surgery: Rhinoplasty -
The Mayo Clinic has created fact sheets on all of
these procedures.
American
Academy of Cosmetic Surgery - One can learn
about a cosmetic procedure or read tips on how to locate
a surgeon at this site.
American
Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- The American Academy of
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is the world's
largest specialty association that represents over 2,700
facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons throughout
the world. Procedure explanations, a virtual exam, before
and after photographs, and listing of physicians can
all be obtained here.
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic
Surgery - The American Society for Aesthetic
Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) is the leading professional
organization of plastic surgeons certified by
the American Board of Plastic Surgery who specialize
in cosmetic plastic surgery. One can obtain information
on procedures, numerous fact sheets, news articles,
statistics, and a patient gallery from this site.
American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery
- The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery was
founded in 1970 to promote excellence in the subspecialty
of dermatologic surgery and foster the highest standards
of patient care. This site offers fact sheets on procedures
and techniques, before and after photographs, news articles,
and a search feature to locate a physician.
American
Society of Plastic Surgeons - Check out
this site to read more about different surgeries.
Before
Choosing Cosmetic Surgery - The
Cleveland Clinic explains why you should think seriously
before having surgery.
Cleveland
Clinic Information - The physicians
at the Cleveland Clinic offer advice on a number of
topics:
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Body-Contouring Surgery After Significant Weight Loss
Cosmetic Surgery for Treating Wounds
Lip Augmentation
Neck Lift
Cosmetic
Surgery: What To Know Beforehand -
The Mayo Clinic offers this
advice.
FacialSurgery.com
- This site offers a wealth of information for people
considering facial cosmetic surgery. Before-and-After
photos with explanations of the work done, information
about who is a good candidate, post-surgical care, tutorials
of actual surgeries and advice on choosing a surgeon
are among the many topics addressed. This site designed
and written by facial plastic surgeon to educate the
public about facial plastic surgery.
FDA Approves Botox
To Treat Frown Lines -
FDA Talk Papers are prepared by the Press Office
to guide FDA personnel in responding with consistency
and accuracy to questions from the public on
subjects of current interest. This paper briefly
discusses the use of Botox in cosmetic procedures.
FDA-Approved Soft Tissue Fillers - Learn which fillers are currently approved and how they are used.
FDA
Breast Implant Consumer Handbook and
Making
an Informed Decision About Breast Implants -
Read all about breast implants here.
Injectable
Fillers - The American Society
of Plastic Surgeons has created this information on
what to consider when thinking about getting injectable
filler treatment.
MEDLINEplus:
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery
- Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this
consumer health site directs the user to selected online
resources on many common diseases and conditions.
Plastic
Surgery - KidsHealth wrote this
information specifically for teens.
The Skinny on Liposuction - The FDA explains how and why liposuction is done.
What
Should I Know About the Safety of Outpatient Plastic
Surgery? - The American Society
of Plastic Surgeons has created this list of things
you should look for when planning plastic surgery.
Your Self Image and Plastic Surgery - Learn how the mind interacts with how you look, and what happens when your looks change.
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