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New ASPS president will focus on intra-specialty cooperation, international outreach

November 6, 2009

Arlington Heights, Ill.— Michael McGuire, M.D., is the new president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Genetic-manipulation on mice could have implications for human lifespan

November 6, 2009

London — Researchers here say they have found a way to extend the lifespan of mice and, possibly, humans, reports news source AFP.com.

Balanced look is key to success, satisfaction in rhinoplasy procedures

November 6, 2009

San Diego — A new study suggests that surgeons performing rhinoplasty should also assess the patient?s need for chin augmentation in order to ensure aesthetic balance and to guard against patient dissatisfaction, reports Medical News Today.

Study shows polyacrylamide hydrogel compares well with HA in nasolabial procedures

November 6, 2009

New York — According to results of a new study, the investigational injectable filler 2.5 percent polyacrylamide hydrogel (Aquamid) is as effective and well-tolerated as hyaluronic acid (HA, Restylane) for the correction of nasolabial folds, reports Medical News Today.

Trendwatch: New CME trend gives you more for less

October 1, 2009

Regardless of which society you pledge your allegiance to, the recent trend towards smaller, focused educational meetings is creating an industry buzz.

Disaster relief: Plastics argue for collaborative efforts

October 1, 2009

A new study says that when natural disasters and manmade disasters or violence such as terrorism occur, plastic surgeons should be high on the list of emergency responders ? but typically aren?t.

In the Botox biz, cheaters never prosper

October 1, 2009

What happens when you use a less expensive Botox substitute on unsuspecting patients? Get the full story.

Lifestyle Lift's dirty little secret

September 10, 2009

From fake identities to bogus grassroots buzz, they did it and now they?re paying for it.

Hand hygiene: Facial plastics need to clean up their act

September 10, 2009

The results of a Web-based survey of facial plastics their knowledge and compliance of hand hygiene: and there's room for improvement.

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